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Monday, February 13, 2012
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Engineering News

Kvaerner Wins NOK 1.2 Billion Contract for Hild Jacket Delivery Offshore Norway

Total E&P Norge AS has awarded Kvaerner an EPSC-contract (Engineering, Procurement, Supply and Construction) of close to NOK 1.2 billion for delivery of a

Monday, February 13, 2012
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Engineering News

Swire Pacific Contracts ST Marine for Additional Anchor Handling Tugs

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced today that its marine arm, ST Marine, has won two shipbuilding contracts worth about S$75m

February 13, 2012
Total Views: 73

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Working Offshore on the Skandi Vega – Timelapse Video
Blog

Working Offshore on the Skandi Vega – Timelapse Video

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/33955961[/vimeo] Nice work by Andreas Storebø on DOF Subsea’s Skandi Vega. Background on the Skandi Vega… The Skandi

February 12, 2012
Total Views: 170

gyroscopic pool table
Blog

A Possible Cure for Seasickness…Royal Caribbean’s Gyroscopic Pool Table

I had heard rumors in the past that some ships had outfitted their rec rooms with pool tables, but I never quite believed it.  Why the heck would you

February 12, 2012
Total Views: 100

Maersk Ras Laffan LNG ship carrier
News

Qatar Increases Stake in LNG Carriers

Milaha, previously known as Qatar Navigation, today announced that its fully-owned subsidiary, Qatar Shipping Company, has signed an agreement to increase its

February 12, 2012
Total Views: 123

Saturday, February 11, 2012
ocean rig drillship
News

Sete Brasil Prepares to Become one of the World’s Largest Drilling Companies

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)–Fresh from winning one of the world’s single-largest orders for drilling rigs, investment company Sete Brasil plans to

February 11, 2012
Total Views: 174

Most Read

News

Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Hijacked in Gulf of Aden and Diverted Toward Somalia

A U.S.-sanctioned product tanker has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden and redirected toward Somalia after six armed men boarded and seized control of the

Shipping

Saudis Shuttle Oil North On Tankers To Evade Houthis

By Weilun Soon Aug 22, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern

Shipping

Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo

The river Rhine in Germany has risen sharply after recent rain, the country’s inland navigation agency said on Monday, with vessels able to load more freight

News

Trump Administration Claims Massive Oil Flows Through Hormuz But Industry Data Raises Questions

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz on

Shipping

‘Thamesborg’ Completes Arctic Northwest Passage After Last Year’s Grounding

Dutch general cargo vessel Thamesborg has safely completed its first transit of Canada’s Northwest Passage since running aground on an uncharted shoal in the


Saturday, February 11, 2012
north korea china border Hwanggeumpyong
Engineering News

DSME and China’s Rilin Group to Jointly Invest in North Korea [REPORT]

SEOUL (Dow Jones)–South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) and China’s Rilin Group will jointly invest in

February 11, 2012
Total Views: 52

Homam Star
News

Asia Outlook: Fuel Oil To Consolidate, Naphtha Likely Firm [REPORT]

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–The Asian fuel oil market is likely to consolidate with a bullish stance next week; traders say the product’s spreads look

February 11, 2012
Total Views: 54

Friday, February 10, 2012
Quiet! Your Noisy Ship is Really Stressing Out the Whales
Blog

Quiet! Your Noisy Ship is Really Stressing Out the Whales

Do loud noises tend stress you out?  If so, turns out you’re not alone. Researches working with the New England Aquarium have linked increased and

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 28

Fighting Piracy with Education: University of Greenwich Offer World’s First Masters Degree in Maritime Security
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Fighting Piracy with Education: University of Greenwich Offer World’s First Masters Degree in Maritime Security

The University of Greenwich says it will soon be offering the world’s first Masters degree in Maritime Security that is designed to help the

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 142

Global Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Muster Drill Policy

Global Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Muster Drill Policy

Associations representing the global cruise industry have announced a new drill policy requiring mandatory muster drills for embarking passengers prior to

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 188

Most Read

Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Hijacked in Gulf of Aden and Diverted Toward Somalia
News

Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Hijacked in Gulf of Aden and Diverted Toward Somalia

A U.S.-sanctioned product tanker has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden and redirected toward Somalia after six armed men boarded and seized control of the

Saudis Shuttle Oil North On Tankers To Evade Houthis
Shipping

Saudis Shuttle Oil North On Tankers To Evade Houthis

By Weilun Soon Aug 22, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern

Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo
Shipping

Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo

The river Rhine in Germany has risen sharply after recent rain, the country’s inland navigation agency said on Monday, with vessels able to load more freight

Trump Administration Claims Massive Oil Flows Through Hormuz But Industry Data Raises Questions
News

Trump Administration Claims Massive Oil Flows Through Hormuz But Industry Data Raises Questions

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz on

‘Thamesborg’ Completes Arctic Northwest Passage After Last Year’s Grounding
Shipping

‘Thamesborg’ Completes Arctic Northwest Passage After Last Year’s Grounding

Dutch general cargo vessel Thamesborg has safely completed its first transit of Canada’s Northwest Passage since running aground on an uncharted shoal in the


Friday, February 10, 2012
jaime tetrault caterpillar
Blog

The Future of Remote Monitoring of Marine Engines

– by Jaime Tetrault, Director – Marine Product Support, CAT Marine There are limitations in the amount of data that a human can process in a

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 190

HMAS Parramatta
Defense

Australian Warship Busts Drug-Runners in Northern Arabian Sea

Combined Task Force 150 (CTF), one of three Task Forces within Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) conducted a successful disruption of a vessel carrying illicit

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 97

offshore wind renewable energy
News

World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Opens Off the British Coast

The £1 billion Walney wind farm, which is a joint venture between DONG Energy (50.1%), SSE (25.1%) and OPW ( 24.8%), is being officially opened by Edward

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 49

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Horizon Reliance Responds to High Seas Distress Call, Rescues Family of Three [VIDEO]
Incidents

Horizon Reliance Responds to High Seas Distress Call, Rescues Family of Three [VIDEO]

Horizon Lines’ Chief Mate Steven Itson gives a replay of the rescue at sea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNb_uRhG_c The crew of the 38-foot sailboat

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 163

SFFD's Super Pumper Fireboat
Engineering News

Jensen to Design Custom “Super Pumper” Fireboat for City of San Francisco

Seattle-based Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc. announced today they have been chosen to design a custom “super pumper” fireboat for the City of

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 122

Corporate News

12 hours ago

Inmarsat Maritime and SK telink deepen strategic partnership to accelerate NexusWave adoption in South Korea

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and South Korean telecommunications services provider SK telink have signed an agreement to advance maritime digitalisation across the

August 18, 2026

MacGregor Secures Comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited

MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard

August 18, 2026

Ferry To Floatel: Heat Pumps Provide a Green Pathway

An innovative ferry-to-floatel conversion proves that zero-emission hotel loads are a reality today, offering cruise and ferry operators a highly efficient, scalable alternative

August 11, 2026

ABB to power Allseas’ heavy transport vessel for offshore wind industry

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver an integrated power and propulsion package to semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand

August 11, 2026

ABS Issues Product Design Assessment to Fleetzero’s Leviathan™ Battery Energy Storage System

First U.S.-Manufactured Lithium Iron Phosphate Marine Battery System to Receive Classification Society Approval ABS has issued a product design assessment (PDA) to Fleetzero for

August 6, 2026

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries Advance 50 MW and 200 MW Floating Data Center Designs

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced two milestones advancing floating data center development, part of a series of innovative agreements following the opening of

August 6, 2026

Damen signs contract with Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for ASD Tug 2811 delivery

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for an ASD Tug 2811. Thanks to its stock-building programme, Damen is able to offer its

August 6, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to growing global distributor network

Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture

Corporate News

12 hours ago

Inmarsat Maritime and SK telink deepen strategic partnership to accelerate NexusWave adoption in South Korea

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and South Korean telecommunications services provider SK telink have signed an agreement to advance maritime digitalisation across the

August 18, 2026

MacGregor Secures Comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited

MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard

August 18, 2026

Ferry To Floatel: Heat Pumps Provide a Green Pathway

An innovative ferry-to-floatel conversion proves that zero-emission hotel loads are a reality today, offering cruise and ferry operators a highly efficient, scalable alternative

August 11, 2026

ABB to power Allseas’ heavy transport vessel for offshore wind industry

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver an integrated power and propulsion package to semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) Grand

August 11, 2026

ABS Issues Product Design Assessment to Fleetzero’s Leviathan™ Battery Energy Storage System

First U.S.-Manufactured Lithium Iron Phosphate Marine Battery System to Receive Classification Society Approval ABS has issued a product design assessment (PDA) to Fleetzero for

August 6, 2026

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries Advance 50 MW and 200 MW Floating Data Center Designs

ABS and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced two milestones advancing floating data center development, part of a series of innovative agreements following the opening of

August 6, 2026

Damen signs contract with Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for ASD Tug 2811 delivery

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Greece-based Aegean Tugs Shipping Company for an ASD Tug 2811. Thanks to its stock-building programme, Damen is able to offer its

August 6, 2026

Thordon Bearings adds SAI Engineering to growing global distributor network

Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture


Thursday, February 9, 2012
shipping container Orient Overseas Line
News

G6 Alliance Set to Launch Asia-Europe Liner Service

Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that their groundbreaking cooperation in Asia-Europe container shipping will begin operation in the first week of

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 52

rabaul shipping fleet
Incidents

Rabaul Shipping Fleet Seized in Papua-New Guinea by Angry Mob

In heavy weather last week, the passenger vessel, MV Rabaul Queen, owned by Rabaul Shipping, capsized and sank off Papua-New Guinea.  246 people were rescued,

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 220

Atlantis Found (then lost again!) on Google Earth
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Atlantis Found (then lost again!) on Google Earth

The National Ocean Service, has a minor problem they wish to address.  While ‘navigating’ the ocean floor in Google Earth, countless amateur 

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 181

Vigor Industrial Acquires Alaska Ship & Drydock
Engineering News

Vigor Industrial Acquires Alaska Ship & Drydock

Combination to Further Strengthen Maritime Industry and Jobs in Alaska and Across the Pacific Northwest   Alaska Ship and Drydock Inc. (ASD) and Vigor

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 81

ONI piracy report indian ocean
Incidents

Piracy Report: Steel-Carrier Captured in Central Arabian Sea

Weekly Summary of Global Maritime Crime and Piracy, week of 2-8 February 2012, (source: ONI) GHANA: Offshore tug boarded by four robbers on 9 February while

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 64

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Thursday, February 9, 2012
IMO: Philippines’ Maritime Development is a Priority
News

IMO: Philippines’ Maritime Development is a Priority

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has pledged IMO’s support for the Philippines in all facets of the country’s maritime development.  In

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 118

Otto Marine Entrenches Deeper into West Africa with 3-year Multi-Million Dollar Contract
News

Otto Marine Entrenches Deeper into West Africa with 3-year Multi-Million Dollar Contract

Global Workboats will take delivery of the 7,200 bhp AHTS in-line with the Group’s strategy to build a strong chartering fleet to tap on pockets of

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 229

Methane Kari Elin
News

BG Group has a Cracker 4th Quarter, LNG Gains Momentum

LONDON (Dow Jones)–Shares in BG Group PLC (BG.LN) rose sharply Thursday after the company revised higher its outlook for earnings from a key division and

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 45

VLCC Kensington
Finance

VLCC Spot Charter Market Boosts Results for Knightsbridge Tankers

Bermuda-based Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd (NASDAQ:VLCCF) reported yesterday a net income of USD 9.5 million (EUR 7.1m) for the fourth quarter of 2011, up from

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 153

Greatship vimla
News

Drydocks World Singapore Delivers New Anchor Handler to Greatship Global Offshore

Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte., a Singapore incorporated subsidiary of Greatship (India) Limited (GIL), has taken delivery of GREATSHIP VIMLA, a 150T

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 149