Amendment to Puerto Rico bill threatens Jones Act
JUNE 8, 2016 — The U.S. marine industry is condemning a measure proposed by Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act – which requires waterborne cargo
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ABB introduces dedicated auxiliary engine turbocharger
JUNE 7, 2016 — ABB Turbocharging has used the CIMAC Congress in Helsinki as the opportunity to introduce its first dedicated turbocharger for marine auxiliary engine applications. Developed in cooperation with IHI
CMA CGM launches all cash offer for NOL
JUNE 6, 2016 — Consolidation in the container shipping industry is moving forward. Marseille, France, headquartered CMA CGM S.A. today launched an all-cash voluntary conditional general offer for all outstanding shares of
Gibdocks drydocks Canadian RO/RO duo
JUNE 3, 2016 — Canadian ship operator Oceanex recently chose Gibraltar ship repairer Gibdock for the drydocking of two of its RO/RO vessels. The 210 m long, 1,300 TEU Oceanex Connaigra arrived
Danelec books VDR orders in China and Taiwan
JUNE 3, 2016 — Birkeroed, Denmark, headquartered Danelec Marine has recently won 32 orders for its new-generation DM100 Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs). The orders were taken by Danelec distributors in China and
Esben Poulsson is new Chairman of ICS
JUNE 2, 2016 — Esben Poulsson, the President of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), was today elected as the new Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) at its Annual General
Stevedoring barge delivered to ProvPort
MAY 30, 2016—Conrad Shipyard, Amelia, LA, recently delivered a 300-foot long x 72-foot wide rake/box barge with a deck rating of over 6,000 pounds per square foot to ProvPort, Providence, RI, according
Danaos opts for MAN Diesel & Turbo upgrades
MAY 26, 2016 — MAN Diesel & Turbo is to upgrade the propulsion system of two 8,500 TEU Danaos Shipping containerships, CSCL Europe and CSCL America. The upgrades will include Engine-Power Limitation
Canadian shipbuilding debate continues
MAY 25, 2016 — Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) has launched public consultations in the development of a new defense policy for Canada and Irving Shipbuilding has reportedly taken this as
Damen introduces new workboat series
MAY 25, 2016 — Damen Shipyards will soon start work on a new class of utility vessel, the UV2410. The multi-role platform is the result of extensive consultation with aquaculture industry customers