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

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

CMB’s Hydroville is first LR classed hydrogen fueled vessel

DECEMBER 27, 2017 — The 14 m x 4.2 m catamaran passenger vessel Hydroville launched last month by Antwerp maritime group Compagnie Maritime Belge (see earlier story) is the first Lloyd’s Register

ClassNK releases amendments to its steel ship Rules and Guidance

DECEMBER 27, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance in

Algoma Central buys four veteran lakers

DECEMBER 27, 2017 — St. Catharines, Ontario, headquartered Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC) has reached an agreement with American Steamship Company to acquire four vessels: the M.V. Buffalo (built 1978) , the M.V.

Vard “reels in” contract for two

DECEMBER 26, 2017—Norway’s Vard Aukra will build two 19m x 10m freight-and-service vessels for the FSV Group of Norway, according to an announcement by Vard Holdings Limited. The FSV Group operates and

Sailors’ Snug Harbor: Caring for our mariners

By Capt. Matthew Bonvento DECEMBER 24, 2017—As a seafarer, I have suffered my share of bumps and bruises, torn ligaments, cut, scrapes, and many other manner of ailments. I am more fortunate

BASS appoints Lehrer VP Sales in North America

DECEMBER 21, 2017—Fleet management software system provider BASS, headquartered in Lysaker, Norway, has appointed Fernando Lehrer as its Vice President of Sales for the North American market as part of its continuous commitment

Wartsila set to expand underwater hull cleaning services with acquisition

DECEMBER 21, 2017— Wärtsilä has agreed to acquire Trident B.V., a Netherland based company specializing in underwater ship maintenance, inspection, and repair services. The move would make Wärtsilä the first global operator

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