Ship Repair: Inside the $60m Refit of RV Roger Revelle

This month MR dives inside the $60 million refit of RV Roger Revelle, a project which leverages a treasure trove of ‘lessons learned’ from recent refits in the academic research vessel fleet and highlights the value of slimming the vendor list.
China Authorizes Coast Guard to Fire on Foreign Vessels if Needed

China passed a law on Friday that for the first time explicitly allows its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels, a move that could make the contested waters around China more choppy.China has maritime
Biden's Transportation Secretary Pick Buttigieg Supports the Jones Act

Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden's nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation, has voiced his support for the Jones Act, a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States.
Shipbuilding
Interview: Tim Leach, Glosten, Discusses Efficient Refit by Design

From 3D laser scanning to Computational Fluid Dynamics, an efficient and successful major mid-life
DNV GL Awards AIP to KSOE for Wing Sail Propulsion

Classification society DNV GL said it has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Korea
Expedition Cruise Ship Ocean Victory Ready for Sea Trials

Expedition cruise vessel Ocean Victory, under construction at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China
Contracts
Cashman to Expand Its Fleet with New Hopper Dredge

Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., LLC said it has signed a design contract with IHC
Sovcomflot, Total Ink Timecharter Deal on LNG Transport

PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group) and Total have concluded a time charter agreement for up to seven years
MARAD Green Lights Two More NSMV Builds

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) on Tuesday authorized the
Technology
Inmarsat Milestones: 10k Ships with Fleet Express Installed, 'Fleet Data Academy' Launched

Ship data consumption is booming, and as digitalization and data trends increasingly drive the
ABS Grants AIP for DSME’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

Classification society ABS informs it has granted approval in principle (AIP) to solid oxide fuel
Arklow Chooses Satcom Global Aura VSAT

Ireland headquartered ship owner and charterer Arklow Shipping has contracted communications
Legal
Biden Administration Suspends Federal Oil and Gas Permitting

The Biden administration has temporarily suspended oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal
Biden Administration Names Lessley as MARAD Deputy Administrator

Lucinda Lessley has been named Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Biden Announces Return to Global Climate Accord, New Curbs on US Oil Industry

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced America's return to the international Paris
People & Company News
V.Group Hires Sprotte as CEO of Ship Management

Ship management company V.Group has announced the appointment of Bjoern Sprotte as chief executive
Boluda Towage Acquires Iskes Towage & Salvage

Boluda Towage SL on Thursday signed an agreement to acquire Iskes Towage & Salvage's port towage
Fruergaard to Take Over as CEO of Pacific Basin

Hong Kong-headquartered dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin announced Wednesday that Martin