With the collapse in oil prices, partly as a result of COVID-19, huge numbers of tankers are being time chartered for floating storage purposes. As a result, BIMCO is receiving enquiries about
Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark is gaining increased popularity among law enforcement agencies. It has recently added 20 new customers and has over 35 welded aluminum law enforcement vessels either recently
Nippon Paint Marine has signed a long-term supply contract with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian) to provide antifouling systems to 13 cruise ships operating under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced $19.6 million in Maritime Administration (MARAD) grants to support capital improvements at 28 U.S. small shipyards as a part of its Small Shipyard Grant
Sandefjord, Norway, based coatings manufacturer Jotun has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the world’s largest shipbuilder, South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries. It covers the use of a new type of
JANUARY 4, 2018 — Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., Melville, NY, reports that Bouchard Barge No. 295 (B. No. 295) has completed a major shipyard overhaul at Gulf Marine Repair, Tampa, FL. Approximately
DECEMBER 13, 2018 — Marking yet another milestone in the uptake of liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel, Carnival Corporation’s German market AIDA Cruises brand yesterday took delivery of the world’s
OCTOBER 16, 2018 – Eco-friendly hull cleaning is now available in the Panama Canal area following signing of an agreement between subsea services provider Talleres Industriales, S.A. and HullWiper. HullWiper’s patented Remotely
JULY 27, 2018 — Commemorating the centenary of the ending of World War I, the historic retired New York City fireboat John J. Harvey has been given a striking dazzle camouflage paint
JUNE 14, 2018 — Norbulk Shipping has chosen an ultrasonic anti-fouling system from Coventry, U.K., based NRG Marine to protect the raw sea water pipework on three LPG tankers. NRG Marine says
