Gulf of Guinea piracy warning from IMB
OCTOBER 22, 2012 — The number of ships reporting attacks by Somali pirates has fallen this year to its lowest since 2009, says a report from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International
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Wärtsilä UV based BWMS picked for Tidewater PSV newbuilds
OCTOBER 16, 2012 — Wärtsilä has won a contract to supply ballast water management systems (BWMS) to four 3,800 dwt platform supply vessels (PSVs) being built for Tidewater at China’s COSCO (Guangdong)
Wärtsilä BWMS gains IMO Basic Approval
OCTOBER 11, 2012 — Wärtsilä says that its Aquarius EC ballast water management system (BWMS) has been granted Basic Approval by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) during its recent 64th session
New warning to yachts on piracy dangers
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — While commercial shipping operators know by now that the end of the monsoon season will bring an increase in pirate activities, maritime authorities are letting the yachting world
Hercules Offshore reports increased revenues
JULY 27, 2012 — Hercules Offshore, Inc. (HERO) today reported revenue of $179.0 million for the second quarter 2012 compared with revenue of $170.2 million for the second quarter 2011. However, the
Gulf of Guinea piracy increases
JULY 16, 2012 — The number of pirate attacks worldwide fell sharply in the first half of 2012 says the latest global piracy report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). The decline
Freire delivers research ship to Qatar
May 22, 2012 —A new, state-of-the-art ship given to Qatar University will transform marine research in the Arabian Gulf region. Built by Freire Shipbuilding, Vigo, Spain, the research vessel Janan – named
Smit Lamnalco plans expansion
MAY 15, 2012: Following the 2011 acquisition by Lamnalco of Smit’s terminal and anchor handling tug supply activities, Smit Lamnalco has been launched as a distinct entity. Daan Koornneef, Smit Lamnalco Chief
Pirates hijack vessel off Oman coast
A maritime security alert has been issued for the Arabian Sea after a merchant vessel, MV Royal Grace, was reportedly hijacked in position 21:27N – 062:37E approximately 150NM off Oman on March
Art Anderson Associates hires Sean McKee as Marine Electrical Engineer
Bremerton, Wash.,based Art Anderson Associates has hired Sean McKee, PE as a Senior Marine Electrical Engineer. He will work in the firm’s Marine Division, and be responsible for leading and executing electrical