USCG: Don’t expect BWMS to be “plug and play”

DECEMBER 5, 2017 — Shipowners who expect ballast water management systems to be “plug and play equipment” are in for a disappointment. That’s the word from Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant

NLRB issues complaint against Pasha Hawaii

DECEMBER 5, 2017 — The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) says that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a complaint against Pasha Hawaii, The Pasha Group, and

Damen customer upgrades to a bigger Shoalbuster

DECEMBER 4, 2017 — Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands, headquartered ISA Towage BV recently named the latest addition to its flee, a Damen Shoalbuster 3209, in a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. Named

ABS strengthens digital leadership team

DECEMBER 4, 2017 — Classification society ABS has announced three senior management appointments as part of the organization’s digital class strategy. “As our markets are increasingly shaped by digital technology, ABS is

MHI reorganizes its shipbuilding business

DECEMBER 4, 2017 — Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is reorganizing is shipbuilding business and, effective January 1, 2018, will establish two new wholly-owned companies, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi

VIDEO: DNV GL Veracity platform helps Jotun optimize deliveries

DECEMBER 4, 2016 — Jotun is using DNV GL’s Veracity platform to optimize the delivery of its marine coatings in port. Veracity creates a system where users can safely share data and

TOTAL to supply CMA CGM with (a lot of) LNG for box ship newbuilds

DECEMBER 4, 2017 — Total and CMA CGM have signed an agreement covering the supply of around 300,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) a year for 10 years starting in 2020.

Wärtsilä 20 diesel now packs more power

DECEMBER 4, 2016 — Wärtsilä is launching an upgraded, more powerful version of its well established  diesel engine. Cylinder output is upped from 185 kW to 220kW, increasing the engine’s power density

LR launches speedier path to Type Approval

DECEMBER 1, 2017 — Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) used this week’s International Workboat Show in New Orleans to launch a new way for clients in the Americas to access LR Type

Bouchard Transportation contracts a further newbuild ATB

DECEMBER 1, 2017 — Adding to a fleet expansion plan that began in 2012, Melville, NY-based Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. has ordered a further articulated tug barge (ATB) unit. The tug component

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