Sinopec unit takes delivery of advanced seismic vessel
OCTOBER 3, 2013 — China’s Shanghai Offshore Petroleum Bureau, which is part of Sinopec, has taken delivery of delivery of the seismic research vessel FA XIAN 6 from Shangai Shipyard Co. The
New simulator aids Mexican port development
OCTOBER 3, 2013 — A new multi-purpose Kongsberg Maritime Polaris ship’s bridge simulator has become a key coastal and port development resource for the Instituto Mexicano del Transporte (IMT) following the opening
Navy captain relieved of command as bribery probe continues
OCTOBER 3, 2013 — Capt. Daniel Dusek (left) has been relieved of command of the USS Bonhomme Richard, which is currently in Sasebo, Japan. According to media reports, Capt. Dusek, who has
Bay Houston takes delivery of new tug from Leevac
OCTOBER 2, 2013 — Bay-Houston Towing Co. has taken delivery of the first Z Tech 2400 tugboat, the Chloe K, from Leevac Shipyards LLC of Jennings, LA. Chloe K The Robert Allan
Wärtsilä introduces two new thruster series
OCTOBER 2, 2013 — Wärtsilä has introduced two new series of thrusters. A new Wärtsilä Steerable Thruster series (WST) is being introduced to replace the company’s Modular Thruster and Compact Thruster series,
Jensen to manage Jones Act tanker construction program
OCTOBER 2, 2013 — Jensen Maritime Consultants, Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, announced today that the company has been awarded a new construction management contract for four
Private equity firm buys DNV Petroleum Services
OCTOBER 2, 2013 — Funds managed by European private equity investor IK Investment Partners (IK) are to acquire DNV’s subsidiary DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS). Financial details for the transaction were not disclosed.
Turbocharger retrofit yields slow steaming fuel savings
OCTOBER 2, 2013 — To reduce fuel consumption during slow steaming, a 318,000 dwt Maersk Tankers VLCC has been retrofitted with Variable Turbine Inlet system (VTI) turbochargers. Cross-section view of VTI turbocharger
BAE Systems wins order for subsea vessel
OCTOBER 2, 2013 — Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII) says it has commissioned the construction of a subsea support vessel from BAE Systems. The vessel will be U.S. flagged and documented with a
Government shut down closes Kings Point
OCTOBER 1, 2013 —The day after marking its 70th anniversary, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, is today officially “closed for normal operations,” according to a notice on its