Marine Link International News
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 20:50:55 Z
Carnival Makes Leadership Changes at HAL, Costa
Carnival Corporation announced another set of moves within its global leadership team as part of the company's broader efforts to enhance operations and best prepare the organization for the eventual resumption of cruising amid the coronavirus health crisis.Gus Antorcha…
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Futureproof Tugs: Efficient, Sustainable and Automated
Tug owners are cutting emissions and increasing automation. Subject to technology choices, ‘greener’ tugs are a global phenomenon today, while the autonomous tugs of tomorrow are starting to emerge. David Lee S,enior Account Manager, New Build…
Read MoreFri, 10 Jul 2020 19:00:43 Z
Wärtsilä Expands Predictive Maintenance Options
Wärtsilä said its digital predictive maintenance product is now being offered to support two-stroke engines and will be available for scrubbers at a later date.Originally launched in November 2019 for four-stroke engines, Expert Insight combines…
Read MoreFri, 10 Jul 2020 17:42:19 Z
Silver Ships Delivers RHIB for Eglin Air Force Base
Theodore, Ala. boat builder Silver Ships said it has recently delivered an Ambar 1100 oceangoing rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) for the Eglin Air Force Base in western Florida.Built to assist in ocean rescue and firefighting missions, the…
Read MoreFri, 10 Jul 2020 17:13:45 Z
Carnival to Resume Voyages in Phases
Carnival Corp said on Friday it was planning to resume operations in a phased manner and would operate with a smaller fleet on its return, months after suspending trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The company’s shares, that have lost more than two-thirds of their value this year, rose as much as 11
Read MoreFri, 10 Jul 2020 14:46:54 Z
Baltic Index Snaps Streak of 7 Consecutive Weekly Gains
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index was unchanged on Friday, as gains in panamax and supramax vessel rates offset losses in capesize rates, although it was set for its first weekly decline in eight.The Baltic dry index, which tracks…
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BV Opens Remote Survey Center in Singapore
Bureau Veritas (BV) has opened a new remote survey center in Singapore, with more new locations to follow, as the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services provider continues its digital transformation and push to prove remote class…
Read MoreFri, 10 Jul 2020 13:47:12 Z
Gibdock Repairs Shearwater Duo
Mediterranean shiprepair facility Gibdock reports it completed a two-vessel drydocking and maintenance and repair project for Shearwater GeoServices.The Gibraltar-based repair and conversion specialist worked on the seismic research vessels Oceanic Sirius…
Read MoreFri, 10 Jul 2020 15:11:56 Z
Electric Ferry Legacy of The Fjords Delivered in Norway
Norwegian tourist vessel operator The Fjords has taken delivery of a new all-electric catamaran, Legacy of The Fjords, expected to enter service on July 17, ferrying passengers between Flåm and Nærøyfjorden.Like her sister ship Future of The Fjords…
Read MoreFri, 10 Jul 2020 12:50:53 Z
Desperate Times for Sailors Stranded by Pandemic
Jens Boysen disembarked one of the world’s largest container ships on Thursday after 167 days at sea when he has acted not only as captain but also as doctor, dentist, mental coach and entertainment director for his stressed-out crew.Almost 200…
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