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Nov 3, 2024 · •State-of-the-Art Navigation: Equipped with the latest navigation equipment, including two radars and a superior external lighting system. • Real-Time Monitoring Systems: Engine Room Monitoring: Advanced diagnostics for preventive maintenance. Fire Suppression System: Zoned monitoring throughout the vessel for enhanced safety. • Preventive Maintenance Capability: Technology enables ...
European Council adopts major maritime legislative package
Nov 18, 2024 · The European Council has now adopted four important new pieces of legislation —and, as ever, the devil is in the details in terms of things that vessel owners and operators should start worrying about.
Port of Montreal: Lockout starts - Marine Log
Nov 11, 2024 · When Port of Montreal longshore workers voted against accepting “the last and final offer” presented by employers this past Thursday, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA), as it had said it would, imposed a lockout as of 9.00 p.m. Sunday.
Philly Shipyard delivers Patriot State - Marine Log
Sep 27, 2024 · Philly Shipyard Inc. yesterday delivered the Patriot State, the second of five new purpose-built, state-of-the-art training vessels for America’s state maritime academies.. The vessels are being built under MARAD’s National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) program and are designed to provide world-class training for America’s future mariners and to support humanitarian assistance ...
U.K. pilot boat trials Zelim man-overboard recovery conveyor
Nov 14, 2024 · The U.K.’s Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) has retrofitted its 19-meter pilot boat Picton with Zelim’s SWIFT man-overboard recovery conveyor as part of a three-month trial to assess the system’s capability in high sea states.. The Port of Milford Haven, located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, frequently endures high sea states due to its geographical location and exposure to Atlantic swells.
MAIB reports on fatal mooring line recoil incident - Marine Log
Nov 21, 2024 · The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into an August 2021 incident in which a bulker’s second officer (2/O) who was looking over the side of the vessel died after he was struck by a recoiling mooring line.The incident occurred while the Isle of Man registered bulk carrier Mona Manx was berthing at Puerto Ventanas, Chile.
NorthStar and MARS team to dismantle defueled ex-Enterprise in …
Nov 8, 2024 · Two companies have teamed up to compete for a Navy contract to dismantle the former USS Enterprise (now known as the ex-Enterprise), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.. NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services, LLC, a subsidiary of NorthStar Group Services, Inc. (NorthStar) and Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services, LLC (MARRS), a subsidiary of Modern American ...
Fincantieri Monfalcone floats out Star Princess - Marine Log
Sep 27, 2024 · Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard yesterday floated out Star Princess, the second LNG-fueled cruise ship that the shipbuilder is building for Carnival Corporation’s Princess Cruises brand.. With a gross tonnage of approximately 178,000 tons, Star Princess is the sister ship to Sun Princess, also built in Monfalcone and delivered earlier this year.
Conrad Industries reports a profitable third quarter - Marine Log
Nov 15, 2024 · Morgan City, La.-headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2024.