Hydrodynamic Analysis Database Gives Charterers ‘Sneak Peak’ Into Fuel Performance

Hydrodynamic Analysis Database Gives Charterers ‘Sneak Peak’ Into Fuel Performance

Propulsion Dynamics has responded to industry concerns over the expected spike in bunker fuel costs and increasingly stringent environmental legislation. The company’s new offering, Inferred Fuel Performance, allows a ‘sneak peak’ of a vessel’s expected performance based simply on its type. Latest reports suggest that global shipping fuel costs are predicted to rise by a…

Oil Spill In Port Arthur After Barge-Ro/Ro Collision

Oil Spill In Port Arthur After Barge-Ro/Ro Collision

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Texas General Land Office launched an operation to contain an oil spill resulting from the collision between towboat Savage Pathfinder and the RoRo Endurance at Dock Four near Port Arthur, Texas. The operation was launched on Wednesday. The accident happened as the Savage Pathfinder’s barge tow made contact with…

[VIDEO] Cruise Ship Azamara Pursuit Christened in Southampton

[VIDEO] Cruise Ship Azamara Pursuit Christened in Southampton

Cruise Ship – Azamara Pursuit – the latest fleet addition of the Azamara Club Cruises, a brand of Royal Caribbean Cruises was christened in Southampton, U.K., marking its official debut. “Since the announcement of Azamara Pursuit in September 2017, we have eagerly awaited this special moment to celebrate the ship’s debut,” said Larry Pimentel, President…

Iran Set To Launch Negin Port Container Terminal Phase 1

Iran Set To Launch Negin Port Container Terminal Phase 1

Director General of Ports and Maritime Directorate of Bushehr Province Siavash Arjmandzadeh said Phase 1 of the construction project of Negin Island’s container terminal is now complete. “With a length of 300 meters and a width of 30 meters, this container terminal can now offer services to 20,000-ton container ships,” he was quoted as saying…

Shell Gas To ACQUIRE Total’s 26% Stake In Hazira LNG And Port

Shell Gas To ACQUIRE Total’s 26% Stake In Hazira LNG And Port

Shell Gas B.V., a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, said on Monday that it has entered into an agreement with Total Gaz Electricité Holdings France to acquire its 26% equity in the Hazira LNG and Port in Gujarat. The company did not disclose financial details of the deal. The agreement is subject to regulatory…

India-France To Begin Work On Maritime Surveillance Satellites Next Year

India-France To Begin Work On Maritime Surveillance Satellites Next Year

India and France will commence the project of launching a constellation of maritime surveillance satellites by next year, an official of the French Space agency said. “The satellites will be designed to cover areas ranging from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, keeping in…

Kongsberg Maritime: Real-Time Monitoring System Set To Increase Operational Availability For Two Seadrill Semi-Submersibles

Kongsberg Maritime: Real-Time Monitoring System Set To Increase Operational Availability For Two Seadrill Semi-Submersibles

Seadrill has selected Kongsberg Maritime to deliver real-time monitoring systems that will enhance operability in the shallow water harsh environment operations planned for the West Hercules and West Phoenix semi-submersibles. The technology will enable more integrated and remote operations, enabling migration of expertise fromoffshore to onshore facilities by digitalising assets, personnel workflows and processes, and…

Kongsberg Delivers Operational Advisory Solution For Deepsea Stavanger

Kongsberg Delivers Operational Advisory Solution For Deepsea Stavanger

Odfjell Drilling has awarded Kongsberg Maritime the contract to deliver a real-time monitoring and advisory solution to provide operational safety and non-productive time (NPT) improvements for the 6th generation semi-submersible, Deepsea Stavanger. The contract is in specific relation to an upcoming offshore South Africa campaign awarded to Odfjell Drilling. Also read: Oil Driller as a…

Construction Of Chilean Icebreaker Starts

Construction Of Chilean Icebreaker Starts

The construction of the Chilean Navy’s new polar ship has started officially at the ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard. ASMAR, Chile’s state-owned company, had to ramp up its infrastructure just for this ambitious project. A 150-ton gantry crane has been incorporated launching pad to increase lifting capacity. Along with it, a 230-ton carriage has been brought in…