Press Release - Robert Allan Ltd - On June 16, 2020, the barge MTS 3501 was launched at Nanjing Jinling Shipyard, in Nanjing, China. The MTS 3501 is the first of four Robert Allan Ltd. designed double hull oil/deck cargo barges that are being built by Jinling Shipyard. Barge MTS 3502 was launched on June 22, 2020, while barges MTS 3503 and MTS 3504 were launched on June 28, … [Read more...]
Ecochlor Receives IMO BWMS Code Type Approval
Press Release - Ecochlor is pleased to receive Type Approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) for the IMO BWMS Code (MEPC.300(72) / revised 2016 G8) standards. The new certification applies to the entire range of Ecochlor ballast water management systems (BWMS), with flow rates of between 500 m3/hr. and 16,200 m3/hr., meaning that vessel owners may continue to … [Read more...]
World Heritage Cruises’ Eighth Incat Crowther Catamaran Under Construction
Press Release - Incat Crowther is pleased to announce that construction is well underway on a new vessel for World Heritage Cruises. The Incat Crowther 35 will be the eighth Incat Crowther vessel for the Tasmanian operator. Under construction at Richardson Devine Marine, the vessel is due to launch by the end of the year. It will draw on the many successful features of … [Read more...]
Sea Machines Partners with Maine Maritime Academy & MARAD to Include Intelligent Vessel Systems in Curriculum
Press Release - Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics, a leading developer of autonomous command and control systems for surface vessels, has partnered with Castine-based Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) and representatives of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)’s Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program to bring valuable, hands-on education about autonomous … [Read more...]
Robert Allan Ltd. Celebrates 90 Years of Successful Business
By Robert G. Allan In business, as in life, after major anniversary milestones like 60 (Diamond) and 75 (Diamond or Sapphire), it seems that every year after that is worth celebrating. However, 90 years is somewhat in the nether regions of celebrations; certainly, a major achievement after say 75, but not quite the centenary either! However, Robert Allan Ltd. has been an … [Read more...]