Bimini Superfast cleared to embark passengers in U.S

JULY 17, 2013 —The Bimini Superfast ferry received its Initial Certificate of Compliance (ICOC) from the U.S. Coast Guard Monday and is now cleared to embark passengers in U.S. ports of call.

Marcon brokers sale of Crowley tug to Island

JULY 17, 2013 — Marcon International, Inc. has brokered the sale of another tug from Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to Island Tug & Barge Co., of Seattle, Washington. Last May, Marcon brokered

EC says some Spanish shipbuilding aid must be repaid

JULY 17, 2013 — Spanish shipbuilders have gotten some bad news, but it could have been worse. The European Commission has ruled that there must be repayment of state aid received under

Harley Marine Z-drive tractor tug arrives in California

JULY 17, 2013 — The first of two Z-drive tractor tugs built by Nichols Bros, Whidbey Island, WA, for Harley Marine Service has arrived in Southern California. The 100 ft x 40

Wärtsilä books first orders for X62 engine

JULY 17, 2013 — Wärtsilä has received its first two orders, for a total of seven engines, for the Wärtsilä X62 two-stroke low speed engine. The Wärtsilä X62 is a midsize engine

Brazil’s EISA gets environmental nod for new shipyard

JULY 17, 2013 — Brazilian shipbuilder EISA (Estaleiros Ilha SA) has received a preliminary license from environmental regulator IBAMA for a new shipyard  to be built in the municipality of Coruripe, Alagoas, in the

Vane Brothers tug launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding

JULY 17, 2013—A new Vane Brothers tug recently launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD, will feature some innovative towing winch and deck equipment from JonRie Intertech LLC, Manahawkin, NJ. The Tangier

Charges unsealed in counterfeit semiconductor case

JULY 16, 2013 — Peter Picone, 40, of Methuen, MA, has been charged with importing counterfeit semiconductors from China for sale in the United States. Certain semiconductors sold by Picone were allegedly

American Cruise Lines appoints Director of Marine Operations

JULY 16, 2013 — Captain Andrew White has joined American Cruise Lines as Director of Marine Operations. Captain White recenty retired from twenty-seven years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard.  Thirteen

Norwegian Cruise Line orders second Breakaway Plus

JULY 16, 2013 — Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed an order with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft for a second Breakaway Plus cruise spring 2017. Along with the first Breakaway Plus ship, which

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