Paddy Rodgers has a new, and prestigious, job

Those who wondered what Paddy Rodgers would do following his decision to step down as CEO of tanker giant Euronav need wonder no longer. From being in charge of an operation with

ABB to convert Italian ferry to hybrid operation

Italian ferry operator Gestione Navigazione Laghi has selected ABB to convert its 1965-built ferry San Cristoforo for hybrid operation by fitting it with an electric power and propulsion system. The conversion will

MAN Cryo wins well boat system contract

MAN Cryo – MAN Energy Solutions’ marine LNG fuel-gas-system manufacturer – is to supply an LNG fuel-gas supply system for a live-fish carrier, or well boat, ordered by Nordlaks, one of Norway’s

Remote machinery operation comes a step nearer

We’ve heard a lot lately about remote maneuvering and docking of vessels, but less about remote machinery operation. However, there’s been progress on that front, too, Classification society DNV GL, automation systems

Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Ava M. McAllister

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. recently delivered the escort/rescue Z-drive tug Ava M. McAllister to McAllister Towing, Inc.  The tug is USCG Sub-M certified and is the third in a series of four

Kongsberg signs up for KVH Watch IoT connectivity

Middletown, R.I., headquartered KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), reports that Kongsberg has become the first major partner for its KVH Watch IoT connectivity as a service offering. ‘ KVH Watch will provide

Ship total losses fell in 2018

Large shipping losses are now at their lowest level this century, declining by over 50% year-on-year, according to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE. Its latest annual Safety & Shipping Review,

Boilers, too, face IMO 2020 issues

A century ago, when the first marine boiler left the Aalborg Shipyard in Aalborg, Denmark, there were no regulations governing fuel content or vessel emissions. Things have changed since then and, as

First Iridium GMDSS terminal now available

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) and partner Lars Thrane A/S have unveiled the LT 3100S terminal. This is the first shipboard terminal designed to meet Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Christian Vaccari to lead Gulf Island Shipyard Division

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) has appointed Christian Vaccari as Executive Vice President of its Shipyard Division. Vaccari previously served as Senior Vice President, Business Development, of the Shipyard Division. “I

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