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
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
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
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
DECEMBER 21, 2017—Greek shipping remains a powerhouse, boasting the world’s largest fleet with some 4,585 ships (over 1,000 grt) representing 342.75 million dwt. Like the rest of the world’s shipowners, Greek ships
DECEMBER 20, 2017 — ABB has successfully concluded installing the latest hardware and software onboard the 38-year Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreaker CCGS Pierre Radisson as part of a complete upgrade to
DECEMBER 20, 2017 — DNV GL has published its Maritime Forecast to 2050 which analyzes the impact of the changing global energy system on the shipping industry through to 2050. The report
DECEMBER 20, 2017 — Gibraltar ship repairer Gibdock is continuing to win orders from German shipowners, with three German-owned containerships docking at the shipyard within a six-week period during the last quarter
DECEMBER 20, 2017 — Ms. Sabrina S. M. Chao, Executive Chairman of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd. has been named as the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore for the year 2018.
DECEMBER 19, 2017 — Q-LNG, LLC, has selected ABS to class its recently ordered LNG bunkering Articulated Tug Barge (ATB). The vessel is scheduled to begin construction at shipbuilder VT Halter Marine