GAO reports on impacts of Jones Act on Puerto Rico trade
MARCH 21, 2013 — The GAO has issued a report that should rekindle the debate over the benefits, or otherwise, of the Jones Act. Entitled “Puerto Rico: Characteristics of the Island’s Maritime
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Wärtsilä wins Viking Grace maintenance agreement
MARCH 14, 2013 — Wärtsilä has signed a five year maintenance agreement with Finnish shipowner Viking Line. The agreement, which became effective from March 1, is for maintaining and servicing of Wärtsilä
Ports respond to growing interest in LNG as ships’ fuel
MARCH 11, 2013 — International ports are working together in response to growing shipping industry in the use of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as a fuel for vessels. Some vessels today are
Shell moves to boost U.S. availability of LNG fuel
MARCH 5, 2013 — Shell is moving to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel one step closer for its marine and heavy-duty on-road customers in North America by taking a final investment
New Braemar Houston venture will advise on LNG fueling
MARCH 4, 2013 — Geoff Green, Managing Director of Braemar Engineering (formerly Wavespec) says that a new Houston-based, LNG fueling related venture is “a logical extension” for the marine engineering consultancy. “We
LNG bunkering could be available in Australia by 2016
MARCH 1, 2013 — LNG bunkering could be a reality in Australian ports by 2016, says a study by a joint industry project (JIP). The study sees no significant legal restrictions hindering
Crowley adds Farhad Rajabi to project management team
FEBRUARY 25, 2013 – Crowley Maritime Corporation’s solutions group has named Farhad Rajabi vice president of its project management team. He will work out of the group’s Houston office and report to
Maersk Group turns in 2012 profit of $4 billion
FEBRUARY 22, 2013 — Maersk Group CEO Nils S. Andersen has something to smile about. In its 2012 Annual Report, released today, the Group reports a profit for 2012 of $4.0 billion,
Teekay’s LNG burning two strokes promise big benefits
FEBRUARY 13, 2013 – More details are emerging on the two 173,400 cu.m. LNG carriers with LNG-fueled two stroke engines ordered by Teekay LNG Partners from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in
Damen Shiprepair Brest wins another LNG tanker contract
FEBRUARY 8, 2012 — Damen Shiprepair Brest, France, continues to recover market share in the LNG repair business, following Damen’s acquisition of the former Sobrena, just under a year ago. The shipyard