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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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