Jeanne Warner christens submarine John Warner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 — With her husband at one side and a massive submarine bow on the other, Jeanne Warner christened John Warner (SSN 785), the 12th Virginia-class submarine and the only
MAN Diesel & Turbo launches new high-speed engine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 — MAN Diesel & Turbo used this year’s SMM event in Hamburg to present the MAN 12V175D. The twelve-cylinder model, developed especially for use in the shipping industry, is
Safety alert stresses importance of air draft
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 — The U.S. Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued a Marine Safety Alert (09-14) entitled “Air Draft is Critical.” Following is the text: Air draft is a
New MaK engine platform emphasizes fuel economy
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 — Caterpillar Marine has announced the launch of the Mak M 25 E engine platform. Caterpillar Marine senior product definition engineer Detlef Kirste commented, “The reliability of the new
Vale cooperates in project to build giant Brazil repair yard
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 — Brazilian mining giant Vale S.A. has agreed to cooperate in a project that aims to build the largest ship repair facility in South America, capable of drydocking any
NTSB issues first video marine safety alert
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 — The National Transportation Safety Board has released its first-ever maritime video safety alert. This safety alert addresses the hazards associated with passengers congregating or standing in stairwells during
MTU and Fairplay Towage test genset with SCR
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 — Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG says that its MTU brand and Fairplay Towage are to test an MTU diesel genset with SCR exhaust after treatment in a harbor tug
Burger launches research vessel for Great Lakes
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014—Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc, WI, recently launched the 78 ft research vessel Arcticus for the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The Arcticus replaces the 38-year-old R/V Grayling bringing the USGS Great Lakes Science Center
ABS offers BWMS selection service
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 — Classification society ABS has launched a Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) Selection Service to assist designers, shipyards, owners and operators in selecting the solution suited to the unique
MARAD releases LNG bunkering study
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 — The U.S.Maritime Administration has released a study on LNG bunkering contracted from DNV GL with the objective of analyzing existing LNG bunkering infrastructure, safety, regulations, and training, and