The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is taking enhanced measures to further secure safe port operations and facilitate crew change. Among the added precautionary measures for ships calling at Singapore
Classification society DNV GL reports that it has carried out the world’s first in-water remote ship surveys, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). In-water bottom surveys using ROVs have now been carried
A Washington State project aiming to develop an innovative fast foil ferry has received a boost in the shape of a $372,910 award to Kitsap Transit in the latest round of grants
Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards is currently building the third vessel in its VectRA 3000 tractor tug series. Designed exclusively for Sanmar by Robert Allan Ltd., in close collaboration with the shipbuilder and Voith
C&C Marine and Repair LLC, Belle Chasse, La., is putting the final touches to the 6,600 hp, 170- by 50-foot towboat M/V Scarlett Rose Furlong. Set to be delivered by mid-September to
The Port of Galveston, Texas, reports that it is open for business, providing maritime-related jobs and economic benefits for the region following Hurricane Laura. “We have an exceptional emergency response team that
Mare Island Dry Dock, Vallejo, Calif., has been awarded a $15,378,728,50 calendar day contract for the mid-term availability of the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). The contract includes
OnWatch Scout’s Crane Connection Future development plans include extension of the OnWatch Scout capability beyond cargo and load handling cranes to include hatch covers, deck machinery and other critical equipment and systems.
New “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship” released by class society ClassNK set out the procedures to obtain new class notations for ships with advanced digital technology. The guidelines are part of the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District deployed a 13-member Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hurricane Laura response, on August 26. The “Power