U.S.-flag containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc., (OTCQB: HRZL) has issued an update on its efforts to mitigate environmental impact from shipping operations and intermodal transport. “Ensuring sustained environmental protection has always been
“The market upturn in 2011 has resulted in early signs of an improvement in Bourbon’s performance and results,” said Christian Lefèvre, Chief Executive Officer of Bourbon announced, reporting the Paris-headquartered offshore giant’s
Wärtsilä has launched a new medium voltage power drive. The product will enable the delivery of electro and automation systems for large, electric propulsion vessels, such as drilling rigs and tankers, large
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is to temporarily convert the Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co.(MES) slow speed diesel of one of its newbuildings into a ME-GI (electronically-controlled gas injection) engine. The engine
APL has signed an agreement to fit the main engine of one of its 10,000 TEU containerships with a fuel savings system that uses cavitation to create a highly stable heavy fuel
Liuzhou Yinliu Hotel Management Co. Ltd., China, has ordered a first-of-its kind luxury sightseeing ferry from Afai Southern Shipyard (China). To be built to Damen Ferry 3508 design, the 35 m aluminum-hulled
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that Lori Harper has been promoted to vice president of supply chain management for the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. In this capacity, Ms. Harper will be responsible
Miramar, Fla., headquartered MTN Satellite Communications is boosting its senior leadership team as it moves ahead with growth plans that include the impending launch of its Next Generation Network. Robert Wise, previously
Cal Dive International, Inc. (NYSE:DVR) reports that it has been awarded a contract by Pemex Exploración y Producción for the installation of a 20 inch subsea pipeline located in the Abkatun Pol
Athens-headquartered Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK) reports that one of its vessels, the 179,546 dwt Capesize bulk carrier STAR POLARIS, sustained bottom damage when entering the port of Eregli, Turkey. Following
