Korean shipyards raise their sales targets

JANUARY 1, 2018 — South Korean shipbuilders have sharply raised their order targets for 2018, reports the Yonhap news agency. Yonhaps cites its sources as saying that Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (HHI)

BSEE seeks changes to rules put in place after Deepwater Horizon

DECEMBER 29, 2017 — In what is widely seen as an attempt to roll back safety measures put in place after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Crowley Maritime makes management changes

DECEMBER 29, 2017 — Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed four industry veterans to oversee the consolidated lines of business of recently formed Crowley Shipping group. Crowley is reorganizing its non-liner and logistics

Hong Kong flag ship suspected of breaking North Korea sanctions

DECEMBER 29, 2017 — A Hong Kong registered vessel has been seized in South Korea, after it was suspected of violating UN sanctions by trading oil with North Korea. Arirang News reports

California issues reminder on biofouling management

DECEMBER 29, 2017 — In a letter sent yesterday, the California State Lands Commission reminds shipping agents to advise vessels arriving at California ports of the state’s biofouling management requirements. Vessels are subject

Triyards says buyer terminates two chemical tanker contracts

DECEMBER 29, 2017 — Singapore headquartered Triyards Holdings reports that wholly owned subsidiary, Saigon Offshore Fabrication and Engineering has received notices of termination of two shipbuilding contracts. The contracts cover the design and

Samsung Heavy on track to beat 2017 shipbuilding sales target

DECEMBER 28, 2017 — Yonhap news agency reports shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries as saying that it is set to clinch a deal worth 210 billion won (US$195 million) to build a liquefied

MOL and Furuno to develop Augmented Reality enhanced displays

DECEMBER 28, 2017 — Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. plan to jointly develop a system that supports ship operation during voyages using augmented reality (AR) technology.

Fort Schuyler ceremony marks launch of SUNY Maritime Foundation

DECEMBER 28, 2017 — SUNY Maritime College and the Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Association have signed a partnership agreement that promotes student and alumni successes and connection. At the same time, the

Planning a scrubber retrofit? Here’s what you need to know

DECEMBER 28 2017 — Looking at current conditions of the industry and expected cost and availability of low-sulfur marine fuel after two years, the Wilhelmsen Group expects that many shipowners will consider

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