Kings Point plebes take the oath
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, today welcomed 237 “plebe candidates” of the Class of 2017 into the Regiment of Midshipmen as they took the
Thirty tons of pot go up in smoke
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 — A 2,108 dwt general cargo ship caught fire Friday off the coast of Malta after a cargo of 30 tons of cannabis caught fire, according to a Reuters
Braemar Engineering wins floating LNG contract
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 — Braemar Engineering has won a contract that VP of Business Development Sheila McClain calls “a very exciting opportunity.” Sheila McClain, VP of Business Development, Braemar Engineering, Houston The
Hempel awarded Growth Excellence Leadership Award
September 6, 2013—Global research organization, Frost & Sullivan, has recognized Hempel with the 2013 Growth Excellence Leadership award for its continued growth while overcoming the challenges of the protective and marine coatings
Top Ships sells fleet, plans to buy a new one
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 — Athens, Greece, headquartered TOP Ships Inc. reports that it has entered into three Stock Purchase Agreements with an affiliate of the AMCI Poseidon investment fund that will see
North Sea OSV is first vessel detained for MLC deficiency
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 — The Liberian flagged offshore supply vessel Atlantic Carrier, operating in support of the DanTysk offshore wind farm in the North Sea, looks to have gained the dubious distinction
GAO report raises questions about CVN 78 delays
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 — The GAO released a report yesterday that says that the Navy faces technical, design, and construction challenges to completing the nuclear aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
Caterpillar closes Berg Propulsion acquisition
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 — Caterpillar Marine reports that its acquisition of Johan Walter Berg AB has successfully closed, enabling it to now offer complete propulsion systems to the commercial marine market. Headquartered
Port of Houston christens new fireboat
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 — The Port of Houston Authority has formally welcomed the first of a new fleet of high-performance emergency response vessels. The new vessel was christened in festivities that included
Shipping industry wants action on container weights
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 — Many observers feel that misdeclared container weights likely played a role in the recent breaking in two of the five-year old containership MOL Comfort. Now the shipping industry