Subsea 7 pipelay support vessels get Brazil contract extensions

JULY 21, 2017 — Oslo-listed Subsea 7 S.A. reports that the award of contract extensions for three Pipelay Support Vessels (PLSVs) currently on long-term day-rate contracts offshore Brazil. These extensions have a

Newest addition to Harley fleet honors cancer research pioneer

JULY 21, 2017 — Seattle, WA, headquartered Harley Marine Services has welcomed its newest vessel, Dr Hank Kaplan, to its Puget Sound fleet. Built by the Diversified Marine shipyard in Portland, OR,

Impairment charges push Triyards into loss

JULY 21, 2017 — Singapore headquartered Triyards Holdings Limited has reported its results for the three months and nine months ended May 31. Losses after tax came in at US$63.3 million for

French polar vessel meets tough IMO emission limits

JULY 21, 2017 — L’Astrolabe, a 72 m polar logistics recently launched by French shipbuilder Chantiers Piriou, is the first vessel to operate with IMO Tier III EIAPP (Engine International Air Pollution

Duke University gets funding to build new research vessel

JULY 20, 2017 — Duke University, Durham, NC, has received $11 million for the construction and operation of a new state-of-the-art ship that will expand teaching and research capabilities at its marine

Gibdock demonstrates its RO/RO sector skills

JULY 20, 2017 — Gibraltar ship repairer Gibdock has demonstated its expertise and capabilities in the RO/RO cargo vessel sector by carrying out an extensive package of work on the 12,049 dwt,

OOCL opts for Shell lubes and services for world’s largest box ship

JULY 20, 2017 — Shell Marine is to provide Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) with its integrated marine solutions, which include lubricants and services, for the 21,413 TEU OOCL Hong Kong, the

World Container Index takes a dip

JULY 20, 2017 — The Drewry World Container Index is down by 6.3% to $1421.4/40 ft container this week, but up by 15% from the same period of 2016. . The index

Fatal tug capsize underscores danger of girting

JULY 20, 2017 — A report by the U.K. Marine Accident Branch is a reminder that a particular hazard faced by tugs is girting. Girting occurs when high athwarthships towing forces cause

MOL moves ahead on Smart Ships with ClassNK solution

JULY 20, 2019 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is harnessing big data to enhance engine plant preventive maintenance and reduce life cycle costs. As part of its Ishin Next — MOL

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