VIDEO: Solar-electric ferry goes to work in the Baltic
This summer, there’s a new way to get to the island of Usedom in the Baltic Sea: a solar-electric ferry. A 14.65-meter-long emission-free vessel is operating several times a day between the
Podcast: BAE Systems on powering the Beluga24 ferry by Green City Ferries
In this edition of Listen Up! podcast, we’re bringing back Joe Hudspeth, Director of Business Development-Global Marine with BAE Systems, on Powering Green City Ferries high-speed emission-free catamaran passenger ferry, the Beluga24.
Silverstream Technologies names Claire Gardiner CCO
London-headquartered hull air lubrication specialist Silverstream Technologies has appointed Claire Gardiner as chief commercial officer (CCO). In that role, she will oversee the company’s expansion efforts in Asia and Europe. Building on
Royal Caribbean buys former Crystal Endeavor for $275 million
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reports that it has received court approval to acquire the ultra-luxury cruise ship Endeavor (ex-Crystal Endeavor). Originally delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021 by German shipbuilder MV
Eastern Shipbuilding lays keel for third Heritage class OPC
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG), Panama City, Fla., hosted the keel authentication ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard’s future Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), USCGC Ingham (WMSM-917) on July 15. The vessel is
Op-Ed: Three things to watch as floating offshore wind heads into full commercialization
by Mark Goalen. Director, offshore engineering, Houlder Ltd As the floating offshore wind market shifts from its current demonstration stage into full commercialization, there are three factors driving the outcome. The offshore
New Olympic CSOVs will feature Ampelmann transfer systems
The Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) just ordered at Ulstein Verft by Stig Remøy’s Olympic group will feature Ampelmann’s W-type access systems. The electric motion compensated systems will be permanently integrated into
MAIB reports on fatal mooring deck incident
The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report on an August 30, 2021 incident in which the chief officer of a general cargo ship, managed by V.Ships Ship Management
Manson books Corps contracts worth $30 million
Manson Construction Company, Seattle, Wash., has been awarded two USACE dredging contracts worth nearly $30 million in total. The Mobile Engineer District awarded Manson a $15,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for rental of a
BOEM takes regional approach to New York Bight environmental review
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct a regional environmental review of the six New York Bight offshore lease areas offshore New York and New Jersey. Leases for these six