Tenneco SCR gains key ABS certifications

JULY 14, 2015 — Tenneco (NYSE: TEN), a global supplier of clean air after-treatment technologies, has been granted three product design assessment (PDA) certificates by ABS for its new selective catalytic reduction

American Cruise Lines reveals name of latest paddlewheeler

JULY 14, 2015 — American Cruise Lines has announced the name of its brand-new Mississippi paddlewheeler – America. Currently under construction at sister company Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD, the America will

Wärtsilä solutions chosen for Chinese super dredge

JULY 14, 2015 — Tianjin Dredging Company, part of the China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), has signed a contract that will see Wärtsilä supply the engines and all essential ancillaries for a

Cruise industry appoints its first American female captain

JULY 13, 2015 — San Francisco native Kate McCue is to be the cruise industry’s first ever American female captain. The 37 year old California Maritime Academy graduate and San Francisco native

ClassNK releases new version of PrimeShip-HULL

JULY 13, 2015 — In response to the new IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT), classification society ClassNK has released PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver. 2.5.0

Horizon delivers third 80 ft towboat to FMT

JULY 13, 2015 — Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., Bayou La Batre, AL, has delivered another 80 ft inland river towboat, the M/V Michael Akiu No. 86, to Florida Marine Transporters. Inc. (FMT) of

LR: Time to apply for BWMS extension is now

JULY 13, 2015 — In a Statutory Alert issued today, Classification society Lloyd’s Register says that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has advised that vessels with less than 12 months to comply

Greek shipowners eye their options

JULY 10, 2015 — As Greek banks remain closed, the country’s creditors are now mulling a package of proposals submitted by Greece as it seeks a three-year bailout loan totaling EUR 53.5

He’s back: Billy Smith rejoins Trinity Yachts

JULY 9, 2015—William (Billy) S. Smith, long time vice president of Trinity Yachts, has rejoined the firm as its COO, according to an announcement by Shane Guidry, President and CEO, Harvey Gulf

Matsonia back steaming, after losing power north of Hawaii

JULY 9, 2015 — Matson Navigation’s ro-ro/containership SS Matsonia was yesterday reported by local media as adrift without power 550 miles north of Hawaii. In an e-mail, Matson spokesman Jeff Hull said

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