Two hostages freed, nine Somali pirates killed
Nine Somali pirates have been killed by U.S. forces in the daring rescue of two aid workers kidnapped on shore on October 25, 2011. Jessica Buchanan, an American, and Poul Hagen Thisted,
STX Finland completes car-passenger ferry
STX Finland’s Rauma shipyard has delivered the car-passenger ferry NB 1368, the Spirit of France, to P&O ferries. Her sister ship, the Spirit of Britain was delivered from Rauma Shipyard one year
Algoma Central newbuilds to have Wärtsilä integrated scrubbers
Wärtsilä is to supply fresh water integrated scrubbers for a series of six vessels, with an option for a further two, being built for Canadian shipowner, Algoma Central Corporation by Chinese shipbuilder
First wind farm service vessels built to new DNV class
Now in service with Maritime Craft Services on the U.K.’s Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Project, the wind farm service vessels MCS Zephyr & MCS Maestro are the first to be built
Harris CapRock to provide VSAT services to Siem Offshore
Harris CapRock Communications is to deliver turnkey Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) communications to five Siem Offshore supply vessels, located offshore in Brazil. The SeaAccess solution will enable Siem to extend its
Antipiracy campaign looks to CEO’s for support
The SOS SaveOurSeafarers antipiracy campaign is looking for support from business leaders to increase international pressure on governments to take tougher action against Somali piracy, which is estimated to be costing the
FERC licenses NYC tidal power plant
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued the first license for a U.S. tidal power plant to transmit energy onto the local and national grid. The pilot commercial license allows
Tidewater adds to senior management team
Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) announced today that Jeffrey A. Gorski has joined Tidewater as a Senior Vice President. Mr. Gorski reports to Tidewater’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Platt, and is
As Concordia death toll rises, EU takes new look at passenger vessel regs
Two more bodies have been discovered aboard the Costa Concordia, taking the confirmed death toll in the tragedy to 15. The bodies were found on Deck 4 of the ship, after the
Damen Shipyards books repeat order for wind farm support vessels
Scottish offshore service provider MarineCo UK has placed an order at Damen Shipyards for two more High Speed Support Vessels (HSSVs). The newbuilds are to be delivered in May and October 2012.