Cavotec wins a further automated mooring system order

Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered Cavotec SA reports that it has signed an agreement with an undisclosed port operator to equip two berths at a terminal with MoorMaster automated mooring systems. Cavotec will design,

Bergeron no longer with Liberian registry

The Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR), the privately owned U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry, reports that “Scott Bergeron has departed from the organization.” Bergeron had served as LISCR’s CEO

Transportation Institute reports growth in Jones Act generated jobs

The Transportation Institute (TI), a Washington, DC, based non-profit organization that advocates and works for the U.S. flag maritime industry, today reported a 30% increase in domestic maritime job creation enabled by

IMO 2020 could cost box ship operators $10 billion this year

While 2018 was a turbulent year for the container shipping industry, it might have been “only a warm up for 2019” in the view of New York headquartered management consultancy AlixPartners LLP.

HFO spill from grounded bulker threatens World Heritage site

Pollution from the Solomon Trader, a 1994 built bulk carrier that ran aground in the Solomon Islands on February 5 is now threatening Kangava Bay, Rennell island, home to a UNESCO World

Incat Crowther designs 1,000 passenger RoPax for China/Taiwan route

Incat Crowther is designing a 1,000 passenger high speed RoPax ferry for operation between mainland China and Taiwan. When in operation, the 113 m x 30.5 m catamaran will be the largest

Tidewater: Red ink quarter, red ink year, but cash flow positive

Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) today reportedrevenue for the three-months ended December 31, 2018, of $110.2 million and a net loss for the same period of $90.5 million (or $2.83 per

USCG releases photos of fire aboard icebreaker Polar Star

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area today released photos taken when an incinerator room fire broke out on the USCG’s only operational heavy icebreaker, Polar Star, 650 miles north of Antarctica. According to

German Naval Yards Kiel floats out LNG fueled research vessel

German Naval Yards Kiel, has floated out Atair, the world’s first LNG fueled research vessel, after a building period of 16 months. The 75 m vessel is being built for Germany’s Bundesamt

ABS updates naval ships guide

ABS has updated its Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships (INS Guide), expanding its guidance to strengthen safety and protection against a range of threats. “ABS is a world leader

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