MARAD to fund vessel emission reduction projects

MAY 22, 2015 — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced that up to $1.3 million in Federal funding is now available through cooperative agreements for projects supporting vessel emissions reductions and

Ro-Pax of the future to have rotor sails?

MAY 22, 2015 — Will the “Ro-Pax of the Future” have rotor sails? It looks like it from a teaser image released by Finland’s Deltmarin which will reveal details of the design

Hong Kong to implement new low sulfur fuel regulation

MAY 22, 2015 — Lloyd’s Register has issued a Statutory Alert on a new Hong Kong regulation applicable to all shipowners, operators and managers The Hong Kong Marine Department is implementing a

Anglo-Eastern inks PrimeServ turbocharger contract

MAY 21, 2015 — Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has signed a Premium Turbocharger Maintenance Contract with MAN Diesel & Turbo’s MAN PrimeServ Turbocharger. Anglo-Eastern has over 470 ships under full

Alastair Marsh to be LR’s next CEO

MAY 21, 2015 — Lloyd’s Register CFO Alastair Marsh is to become its next CEO, succeeding Richard Sadler who has decided to step down after eight years in the role. Mr. Sadler

Fassmer delivers research vessel

MAY 20, 2015 — Just 14 months after receiving a contract from Fugro OSAE, GmbH, the Berne, Germany, shipyard of Fassmer GmbH & Co KG, last month handed over the 43 m

Former USCG admiral to be new CLIA President and CEO

MAY 20, 2015 — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reports that retired U.S. Coast Guard rear admiral Thomas P. Ostebo will join CLIA as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6,

Former casino boat up for sale … again

MAY 20, 2015 — A former casino boat, the North Star Riverboat, formerly the Harrah’s North Star, is up for sale again.It is being offered in an “invitation to bid” sale format,

Seaspan Marine has new President

MAY 20, 2015 — Bart Reynolds has joined Seaspan Marine, Vancouver, BC, as President. Seaspan says that Mr. Reynolds will provide vision, leadership and direction for its Marine Division which provides coastal

Norwegian Dawn back in Bermuda after grounding incident

MAY 20, 2015 — Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn was this morning safely moored back in Bermuda, after an incident that started about 5.00 p.m. yesterday when the cruise ship temporarily lost

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