Thursday, August 30, 2012
DNV Issues ISO 50001, New Energy Management Cert to Arcadia Shipmanagement
Engineering News

DNV Issues ISO 50001, New Energy Management Cert to Arcadia Shipmanagement

As commercial ship operators around the world continue to search for ways to lower their environmental impact and operating costs, a voluntary international

August 30, 2012
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
At First Glance: Isaac Spares Gulf Energy Production
Offshore

At First Glance: Isaac Spares Gulf Energy Production

BSEE reports that all dynamically positioned drilling rigs in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico moved off location prior to the storm and have been accounted for.

August 29, 2012
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ABS Cleared in ‘Prestige’ Liability Suit
Uncategorized

ABS Cleared in ‘Prestige’ Liability Suit

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Wednesday upheld the original ruling that the government of Spain cannot hold Houston-based American Bureau

August 29, 2012
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Bridge Tech of The Future: Ulstein’s Bridge Vision
Blog

Bridge Tech of The Future: Ulstein’s Bridge Vision

Norway’s Ulstein Group unveiled a new technology today that could potentially revolutionize bridge resource management and the way crews interact with

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 195

simon stevin research vessel
Engineering News

“Engage the Silent Drive!” Damen Shipyards Delivers Nearly Silent Ship

It may not be quite as dramatic as the Red October, however, to conduct scientific research on climate change, sustainable fishing, and energy

August 29, 2012
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PEMEX Strikes It BIG in Deep Water Gulf of Mexico [UPDATED]
Offshore

PEMEX Strikes It BIG in Deep Water Gulf of Mexico [UPDATED]

(Bloomberg) — Petroleos Mexicanos, the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, may have as many as 10 billion barrels of potential reserves in its El

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 43

Germany’s P+S Werften Files for Insolvency
Engineering News

Germany’s P+S Werften Files for Insolvency

German shipbuilder P+S Werften GmbH on Wednesday said it has filed for insolvency with the local court of Stralsund, Germany, after talks with creditors,

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 108

Energy Centurion Hijacking Underscores West African Piracy Threat [UPDATE]
Piracy

Energy Centurion Hijacking Underscores West African Piracy Threat [UPDATE]

Update: The Energy Centurion has been located off the coast of Nigeria still under control of pirates. “The vessel is presently sailing off the coast of

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 74

DSME 2Q Hit By Discounts
Engineering News

DSME 2Q Hit By Discounts

SEOUL–Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) on Wednesday posted a 33% decline in its second-quarter net profit, due to earlier

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 13

m/v hansa berlin
News

Update on Hansa Berlin Grounding Off Cuba, Salvors Enroute

The shipowner/managers Leonhardt & Blumberg report today that they have invited salvage companies for individual offers for the safe and successful

August 29, 2012
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Press Releases

Bolidt Reveals Smart solution for Cruise Ship Balconies

Bolidt has extended its range of composite decking for cruise ship balconies to offer a new option for owners and shipyards looking to replace conventional

August 29, 2012
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cscl venus
News

Losses Widen at China Shipping

SHANGHAI–China Shipping Container Lines Co. (2866.HK), the country’s largest container shipper by capacity, said Wednesday its net loss for the

August 29, 2012
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frontline tankers
Finance

Supertanker Owner Frontline Misses Wall Street Targets

Frontline Ltd., the world’s largest operator of supertankers, reached an eight-month low in Oslo trading after forecasting deteriorating returns from

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 46

bourbon orca
Finance

Higher Day Rates Boost Earnings 27 Percent at Bourbon, Massive Fleet Expansion in Progress

Bourbon SA, owner of the biggest fleet of supply and crew ships for the oil industry, swung to a profit in the first half and said an increase in

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 129

sembcorp marine
News

Sembcorp Marine Secures $674 Million in Brazilian FPSO Contracts

Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Jurong do Brasil Prestacao de Services Ltda (JDB) announced today that they have secured a US$674 million contract for the

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 32

purse seiner fire Lyttelton new zealand
Incidents

Purse Seiner Catches Fire in Lyttelton Dry Dock

At around 1740hrs tonight, fire broke out onboard the Purse Seiner Ocean Breeze while in dry-dock in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The trawler was under repair after

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 69

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Filming Heavy Seas Can Be a Hazard to Your Health [VIDEO]
Blog

Filming Heavy Seas Can Be a Hazard to Your Health [VIDEO]

This video was supposedly shot  on board a Russian aircraft carrier and we don’t have much more info other than that.  Skip to about a minute and a

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 57

Brazil Court Upholds Chevron, Transocean Ban
Offshore

Brazil Court Upholds Chevron, Transocean Ban

RIO DE JANEIRO–A Brazilian court on Tuesday upheld an injunction that bars U.S. oil major Chevron Corp. (CVX) and drilling company Transocean Ltd. (RIG)

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 34

Foss to Build First-In-Class Arctic Tugs
Offshore

Foss to Build First-In-Class Arctic Tugs

Foss Maritime on Tuesday announced plans to build the first three vessels of its new Arctic Class of tugs as the company responds to growing demand and new

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 139

conti seattle
News

Goldenport Acquires 2,100 TEU Containership, Conti Seattle

International cargo shipper Goldenport Holdings Inc. (LSE: GPRT) announced today that it has agreed to acquire the sub-Panamax, 2,100 TEU container vessel

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 70