StormGeo launches latest version of its onboard software

MARCH 20, 2017 — StormGeo’s shipping business (formerly AWT) has launched the latest version of its onboard software, Bon Voyage System 8 (BVS 8). StormGeo gathered feedback from existing customers to develop

Change of leadership at Keppel O&M

MARCH 20, 2017 — Keppel Offshore & Marine CEO Mr. Chow Yew Yuen, 62, will retire with effect from March 31, after 36 years of service, during which he served as, among

Odfjell signs LOI for two chemical tankers

MARCH 20, 2017 — Bergen, Norway, headquartered Odfjell SE has signed of a letter of intent with China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for two additional chemical tankers with stainless steel cargo tanks. Odfjell says

R-R and Stena Line cooperate on intelligent awareness

MARCH 20, 2017 — Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Swedish ferry company Stena Line AB, to collaborate in the development of its first intelligent awareness system. Rolls-Royce says that intelligent awareness

HHI to build LNG fueled Aframax quartet for Sovcomflot

MARCH 19, 2017 — Hyundai Heavy Industries Co reports that its Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries shipbuilding subsidiary has won a $240 million order to build four 114,000 dwt Ice Class 1A LNG

Ports concerned by budget cuts to key programs

MARCH 19, 2017 — The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) say it is concerned over the potential of significant declines for most federally funded, port-related programs in President Trump’s fiscal 2018

Zukunft makes plea to fund USCG as an armed service

MARCH 17, 2017 — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft yesterday delivered the 2017 State of the Coast Guard Address at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. And, in light

DHT Holdings sells 2001-built VLCC

MARCH 17, 2017 — DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) reports that it has entered into agreement to sell the DHT Ann, a 2001 built VLCC, for $24.8 million. The sale is in accordance

OMB drops plan to cut Coast Guard budget

MARCH 17, 2017 — After attracting criticism from a bipartisan group of 25 U.S. senators (see earlier story), a Trump Administration draft proposal that would have made big cuts in Coast Guard

Martek Marine to play major role in EMSA drone project

MARCH 17, 2017 — Rotherham, U.K., headquartered Martek Marine is to play a key role in one of the world’s maritime drone projects. The company has been awarded a two year contract

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