NSRP issues RFI on shipyard best practices

JANUARY 8, 2016 — The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) 01-01, to solicit abstracts related to research, development and implementation of best practices in the

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INTTRA teams up with supply chain software leader

JANUARY 8, 2016 — Ocean shipping electronic marketplace INTTRA has teamed up with JDA Software Group Inc., a leader in supply chain and retail solutions for more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Under

Harley Marine acquires ten vessels from Enterprise

JANUARY 8, 2016 — Harley Marine Services reports that it has acquired certain offshore marine assets of Enterprise Marine Services LLC, a subsidiary of Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPD). The acquisition

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ABS in strategic cooperation with China’s MARIC

JANUARY 8, 2016 — Classification society ABS has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Marine Design & Research Institute of China (MARIC) to expand collaboration, focusing on operational efficiency and environmental performance

Flameless venting protects LNG-fueled ferry

JANUARY 7, 2016 — Germany’s first LNG-fueled ferry, the MS Ostfriesland, has now been  operating for AG Ems between Emden and Borkum Island on the ecologically sensitive Wadden Sea, since June 2015.

Mabus announces name of first TA-O (X)

JANUARY 7, 2016 —In a ship-naming ceremony held at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC, yesterday, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced Jan. 6 that the first ship

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Fathom names Ron Fenska VP Sales

JANUARY 7, 2016 — Carnival Corporation’s newest cruise brand, Fathom, has appointed Ron Fenska as its vice president of sales. He will be responsible for leading the brand’s overall sales strategies and