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Streamlining and Simplifying US Government Guaranteed Vessel Financing
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken several steps to streamline and simplify the Federal Ship Financing Program under Chapter 537 of Title 46 of the U.S. Code (commonly referred to as Title XI).
Dive Boat Captain Charged in Fire that Killed 34
The captain of a dive boat that caught fire last year near Santa Cruz Island, resulting in 34 deaths, was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter.Jerry Nehl Boylan,
UN Urges Designation of Seafarers as Key Workers
The 193-member U.N. General Assembly urged all countries to designate seafarers and other marine personnel as key workers on Tuesday after travel restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 have left
Shipbuilding
Metal Shark Delivers Final NYC Ferry
With the delivery of Time Traveler, shipbuilder Metal Shark has completed its four-year run of
Derecktor Wins Deal to Build Hybrid RVl for University of Vermont
The University of Vermont (UVM) has ordered what is touted as the first hybrid research vessel
NYK Inks Charter Deal for Pair of Methanol-fueled Chem Tankers
NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., an NYK Group company based in Singapore, signed a long-term time
Contracts
Wallem Inks Deal with Navigate Response
Wallem Shipmanagement appointed Navigate Response to enhance its global media response capability
BAE Systems Wins $197 Million Contract for USS Wasp Modernization
BAE Systems said Tuesday it has received a $197.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy to drydock
Newport News Shipbuilding to Build Columbia Class Submarine Modules
America’s largest military shipbuilder announced Tuesday that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)
Technology
Tero Marine Launches Data Visualization Tool
Tero Marine has launched its TM Insights solution, an interactive visualization tool that converts
Maritime Training: Non-Traditional Maritime Simulation
Our COVID-19 maritime world continues to change as our perspectives on education and training with
MacGregor to Install Predictive Maintenance Solution on North Sea Giant Vessel
Cargotec's subsidiary MacGregor has signed an agreement with offshore vessel owner North Sea
Legal
Lebanon Wants Maritime Border Talks to Succeed. Difficulties Can Be Overcome, President Says
Lebanon wants maritime border talks with Israel to succeed and difficulties that surfaced in the
EU Plan to Cut Shipping Emissions Draws Backlash
Japan, South Korea and a fleet of international shipping groups have warned the European Union
UK, France Sign Deal to Stop Illegal Migration Across Channel
Britain and France signed a new agreement to try to stop illegal migration across the Channel on
People & Company News
Fairbanks Morse Acquires Breco International
Fairbanks Morse acquired Breco International Inc., a diesel engine repair and rebuilding service provider. The move expands service markets for Fairbanks Morse with commercial
WMU PhD Candidate Ambrose Wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Kristal Ambrose, a PD candidate at the World Maritime University, is the recipient of the
Toft Takes the Helm at MSC
Soren Toft started his new role as CEO at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company on December 2, 2020