Evoqua launches compact version of BWMS
JUNE 2, 2016 — Warrendale, PA, headquartered Evoqua Water Technologies is launching a compact version of its SeaCURE ballast water management system (BWMS). The compact SeaCURE BWMS, which will be on display
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New Fire Fighter UHF meets coming SOLAS requirement
JUNE 1, 2016 — Under a new SOLAS regulation about 65,000 vessels worldwide will be required to carry intrinsically safe portable radios within the regulated “fire fighter outfits,” prior to their first
NYPD takes delivery of another Response Boat – Medium
MAY 31, 2016 — Seattle, WA, based Kvichak Marine Industries, a Vigor Industrial company, has delivered a fourth, 45 ft Response Boat – Medium C (RB-M C) to its long-time customer, the
USCG continues response to grounded laker
MAY 31, 2016 — The U.S. Coast Guard today was continues to monitor and respond to the motor vessel Roger Blough. The 833 ft, 1972-built self-unloading bulker, owned by Great Lakes Fleet,
The American Club wins Lloyd’s List Maritime Services Award
MAY 27, 2016—Leading P&I organization The American Club has won the Lloyd’s List North American Maritime Services Award for 2016. The presentation of the award took place in New York at the end of
P&I club warns on cargo hold dangers
MAY 27, 2016 — The London P&I Club says it continues to see cases of injuries and fatalities associated with entry into enclosed onboard spaces, including cargo holds on bulk carriers where
d’Amico adds two eco-ships to its fleet
MAY 26, 2016—Product tanker operator d’Amico International Shipping S.A. recently launched two new eco-ships at the Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard Co. Ltd., in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. “Today’s launch and the ambitious
Alfa Laval PureBallast USCG testing moves swiftly
MAY 26, 2016 – Alfa Laval says that it is continuing to move swiftly towards the submission of a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval application for its Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1
Carnival appeals Australia fuel sulfur penalty
MAY 23, 2016 — The New South Wales, Australia, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Carnival PLC A$15,000 after one of its P&O Cruises ships, the Pacific Jewel, breached new low sulfur
BWTS manufacturers edge closer to USCG Type Approval
MAY 20, 2016—While no ballast water technology manufacturer has yet gained U.S. Coast Guard Type Approval, some are now reporting that they have completed land-based and shipboard testing, the final steps on