Hydrex performs underwater PBCF installations
NOVEMBER 26, 2013 — More than 2,300 ships have now been fitted with Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), a proven fuel saver developed by Mitsui O. S. K. Lines, Ltd. PCBFs work
MARAD releases Panama Canal expansion study
NOVEMBER 26, 2012 — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a study on shipping patterns and industry costs intended to help prepare for the anticipated impact of the Panama Canal expansion
River closure follows towboat sinking
NOVEMBER 26, 2012 — The Coast Guard says the Captain of the Port closed the Mississippi River from mile marker 493 to mile maker 501 on the upper Mississippi River yesterday to
Crowley orders LNG fueled ConRo duo
NOVEMBER 25, 2013 — Crowley has signed a contract with VT Halter Marine, Inc., Pascagoula, MS, covering the construction of two 219.5 m, LNG-fueled, combination container combination container – Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ships.
Prosafe firms up semi-sub contracts
NOVEMBER 25, 2013 — Larnaca, Cyprus, headquartered Prosafe (Oslo: PRS) has completed firm turnkey contracts for construction of two semi-submersible accommodation vessels at China’s with COSCO (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. Prosafe signed
Chouest to build new design Ulstein OCV in U.S.
NOVEMBER 25, 2013 — Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore are ordering two new offshore construction vessels through the company Island Ventures II LLC. One vessel will be built in the U.S.
JonRie commissions new Double Drum Escort Winch
NOVEMBER 24, 2013 — Manahawkin, NJ, headquartered JonRie InterTech LLC has commissioned its new Super Series “220” Double Drum Escort Winch, currently installed on the Marine Towing of Tampa newbuild ASD tug
DeJong & Lebet mourns Norman DeJong
NOVEMBER 24, 2013 — DeJong & Lebet, Inc., Naval Architects, Jacksonville, FL, reports the passing of Norman N. DeJong on November 7, 2013. Mr DeJong was one of the founding partners of
Petronas LNG carriers to have MHI-MME UST power
NOVEMBER 24, 2013 — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME), has received orders from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) of Korea for four Ultra Steam Turbine (UST)
American Club: 10% rate hike in 2014
NOVEMBER 22, 2013 — From February 20, 2014 American Club members will face a 10% general increase in all classes (mutual and fixed-premium) for both P&I and FD&D. Any additional costs of