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New Coast Guard Cyber Command report shows threats are rising

22 April 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) has released its second annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) report.

Since December 2020, CGCYBER has rapidly developed resources, capabilities, and partnerships to protect the ME from increasing cyber threats. The observations and findings in this report provide Coast Guard units and port partners with relevant information to identify and address cyber risks. Coast Guard Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) and the Maritime Cyber...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/new-coast-guard-cyber-command-report-shows-threats-are-rising/

Crowley wins $16 million MSC contract for Stena Polaris

21 March 2024

The Navy’s Military Sealift Command has awarded Crowley Government Services Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., a $16,014,532 one-yesr option under a previously awarded contract for the operation of the ice class tanker Stena Polaris.

Stena Polaris is one of three medium range (MR) tankers reflagged as U.S. ships by a joint venture between Crowley and Stena Bulk USA to participate in the Tanker Security Program.

The Tanker Security Program (TSP) was established to ensure that a core fleet of U.S.-based...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/crowley-wins-16-million-msc-contract-for-stena-polaris/

OMSA adds four CEOs to its board

18 March 2024

Wes Bordelon

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) reports that four CEOs have joined its board of directors: Wes Bordelon, CEO, Bordelon Marine; Stacy Jo Stanley, CEO, Offshore Oil Services, Inc.; David Dantin, CEO Odyssea Marine; and Lasse Petterson, CEO, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock.

OMSA says that with the addition of these four executive leaders, it is paying homage to its roots while welcoming expanded opportunities in emerging energy frontiers.

“I am thrilled to...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/omsa-adds-four-ceos-to-its-board/

Gale force winds led to liftboat L/B Robert tilt

11 January 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a November 2022 incident in which, two days after its crew had evacuated it, the liftboat L/B Robert listed (tilted), incurring damage to the vessel and cargo estimated at $6.9 million.

The NTSB report notes that the 185-foot-long three-legged liftboat as built by Gulf Island Marine Fabricators in Houma, La, in 2012. Acquired by Falcon Global Robert in 2018, it was operated by SEACOR Marine.

On November 20, 2022, the L/B Robert...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/gale-force-winds-led-to-liftboat-l-b-robert-tilt/

Looking offshore, Fincantieri buys Remazel

4 December 2023

Looking to strengthen its position in the offshore and subsea sectors, Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri is to acquire Chiuduno, Italy, headquartered Remazel Engineering S.p.A. from Advanced Technology Industrial Group S.A.

Remazel is particularly focused on the design and supply of highly complex topsides systems and on launch and recovery solutions for underwater vessels, particularly those used in the offshore and subsea sectors. With long experience in offshore oil and gas applications,...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/looking-offshore-fincantieri-buys-remazel/

One of Damen’s first ASD Tug 2111 tugs will go to work in Emden

24 October 2023

Hamburg-headquartered Louis Meyer has placed an order for one of Damen Shipyards’ first next-generation ASD Tug 2111 compact azimuthing tugs. It will be operated under a long-term charter by Emder Schlepp-Betrieb GmbH (ESB) in its home port of Emden, one of the top three ports in Europe for car shipping, There, its shallow draft and compact size, along with its over 50 tonnes of bollard pull, will make it ideal for maneuvering large vessels in all areas of the port.

This is the third Damen...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/one-of-damens-first-asd-tug-2111-tugs-will-go-to-work-in-emden/

VIDEO: Ingalls launches LHA 8

6 October 2023

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully launched of the Navy’s third America-class amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8) from its floating dock into the Pascagoula River on September 30

“This launch is a significant accomplishment for our entire LHA shipbuilding team, and we are honored to be building such a versatile ship for our Navy and Marine Corps partners,” said Ingalls Shipbuilding amphibious ship program manager Gene...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/video-ingalls-launches-lha-8/

Vroon completes offshore vessel sell-off

28 September 2023

One of the best-known companies in Netherlands shipping, Vroon, says that it has finalized its restructuring and completed the sale of 37 vessels from its offshore fleet. That leaves Vroon with a specialized fleet of 65 deepsea transport vessels plus emergency response and rescue vessels.

Britoil Offshore Services of Singapore has acquired 30 of the offshore vessels, along with their support offices in Singapore and Genoa. Norway’s Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) is taking over five...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/vroon-completes-offshore-vessel-sell-off/