Schottel propels European river cruises
APRIL 30, 2014 — Schottel reports that some 40 European river cruise vessels are either fitted, or will be fitted, with a propulsion concept involving four Schottel Twin Propellers STP 200. The
Toxicology: Heroin, alcohol led to Maersk Alabama deaths
APRIL 30, 2014 — A toxicology report has found alcohol and heroin present in samples taken from the bodies of the two 44 year old former U.S. Navy SEALS, Mark Kennedy and
Damen wins first order for smaller wind farm support cat
APRIL 30, 2014 — Windwave Workboats, Penzance, Cornwall, U.K., has placed the first order for a Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2008. It is the first Damen Shipyards vessel ordered by
DNV GL boosts role of simulators in DP training
APRIL 30, 2014 — DNV GL has introduced a new recommended practice for the training of dynamic positioning (DP) operators. Based on the latest training and certification principles, it defines the role
Costa Concordia refloat prep put on hold
APRIL 30, 2014 — The committee overseeing the operation to remove the wreck of the Costa Concordia from Giglio Island, Italy, today ordered the temporary suspension of preparatory work. The decisions on
ABS has strong year, makes appointments
APRIL 30, 2014 — Classification society ABS held its Annual Meeting in New York yesterday. reporting a strong year and electing industry leaders to key positions. Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki
Korean Register chief resigns
APRIL 29, 2014 — Korean Register of Shipping Chairman and CEO Dr. Chon Young-Kee has has announced his resignation. The Korean Register said “Dr. Chon has decided to step down as chief
Pirates flee captured dhow
APRIL 29, 2014 — An attempt by Somali pirates to used a captured dhow as a mother ship has been foiled by EU Navfor. The six armed pirates who had taken the
Vard: profits dip, but orders soar
APRIL 29, 2014 — Specialist shipbuilder and designer Vard Holdings Limited (which is 55.63% owned by Fincantieri) saw first quarter operating profit drop to NOK 123 million compared to NOK 275 million
OSD-IMT designs new wind farm vessel range
APRIL 28, 2014 — OSD-IMT, the U.K. division of Offshore Ship Designers (OSD), has developed a range of innovative new designs of offshore wind-farm service operation vessels (SOVs). The 1,350 dwt IMT972