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Crowley Announces the Launch of the First Ocean Class Tugboat, Ocean Wave

The Ocean Wave is scheduled for delivery in early 2012.

Crowley Maritime Corp. announces the recent launch the Ocean Wave, the first of four Ocean Class tugboats under construction at Bollinger Shipyards in Amelia, La. The Ocean Wave and Ocean Wind are classed as Dynamic Positioning 1 (DP1) tugboats and are twin-screw, steel-hulled tugs with an overall length of 146 ft, beam of 46 ft, hull depth of 25 ft and design draft of 21 ft. The second two tugs of the class, Ocean Sky and Ocean Sun, will be classed as DP2 and will be 10 feet longer.

The new tugs will be ideally suited to work with Crowley’s new 455-series heavy lift deck barges, which measure 400 feet by 105 feet and offer increased stability for loads up to 4,200 pounds per square foot. Additionally, the tugs will be outfitted for, and capable of, rig moves, platform and Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit tows, emergency response and firefighting. These Ocean class vessels will also have the capability to support salvage and rescue towing opportunities. Read More…

Jensen-Designed Work Boat for Port of Milwaukee Delivered

Jensen-Designed Work Boat for Port of Milwaukee Delivered

Great Lakes Shipyard (Cleveland, OH) completed construction of a Jensen-designed 60-foot work boat for the Port of Milwaukee. The vessel sailed from Cleveland and was delivered to the port on Tuesday.

The vessel was designed by Jensen, a Crowley Maritime Corp. company based in Seattle, Wash., to include general harbor work, icebreaking, salvage, and dive operation capabilities.  The workboat is equipped with a DMW Telescopic Boom Marine crane; it also has specialized lighting and equipment for harbor security work. The workboat is powered by a single 405 HP Cummins QSK11 Tier II diesel engine and has a maximum speed of 10 knots.

Great Lakes Shipyard was awarded the contract by the city in June 2011.

01/17/2012

INDONESIA SENIOR MARITIME OFFICIAL VISITS SINGAPORE UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS PROGRAMME

Mr Leon Muhamad (L) called on Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Lui Tuck Yew, on Thursday morning.

Singapore played host to Mr. Leon Muhamad, Director General, Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DGST), Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) Distinguished Visitors Programme (DVP) from 19 to 20 January 2012.

World’s busiest port

Port of Singapore

The world’s busiest port is contested by several ports around the world, as there is as yet no standardised means of evaluating port performance and traffic. For the past decade, the distinction has been claimed by both the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Singapore. The former based its measurement on cargo tonnage handled (total weight of goods loaded and discharged), while the latter ranked in terms of shipping tonnage handled (total volume of ships handled). Since 2005, the Port of Shanghai has exceeded both ports to take the title in terms of total cargo tonnage.^[1][2][3]

Lists of world’s busiest:container ports, transshipment ports, ports by cargo tonnage

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Coast Guard releases Top 10 videos of 2011 video contest, two Pacific Northwest videos selected

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DATE: December 29, 2011 2:32:38 PM PST

Astoria, Ore. — The U.S. Coast Guard announced last week the release of its Top 10 video compilation for 2011, highlighting the year’s most compelling cases from the work done every day by America’s Coast Guard.

Two videos from Pacific Northwest units, Air Station Astoria, Ore., and Cutter Henry Blake, homeported in Everett, Wash., were selected to participate in the “Coast Guard 2011 Video of the Year” contest.

The Coast Guard invites the public to participate in the 2011 Video of the Year contest by voting for their favorite video.

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High Speed Ferry and Merchant Freighter Collide in Straits of Gibraltar

High Speed Ferry and Merchant Freighter Collide in Straits of Gibraltar

13th January 2012.

The 189 meter long, 48193 dwt freighter New Glory collided with the 97 meter long, 758 dwt ro-ro ferry Milenium Dos near Ceuta, Spain.   The New Glory struck the starboard side of the Milenium Dos who was proceeding north with 174 passengers and 18 crew.  The collision left a large hole in the ferry’s hull above the waterline.  One of the Milenium Dos fuel tanks was damaged and some fuel was released into the water.  Two passengers and one crewman were injured and were taken to hospital.   The two vessels remained locked together as authorities dispatched rescue craft and tugs to the scene.   The two vessel remained together for several hours until they could be pulled apart.  The Milenium Dos was taken under tow by the tugs and proceeded to Ceuta.   The New Glory proceeeded to an anchorage.   No reports of injuries on the freighter.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Disney Fantasy’s Spectacles Designed to Take Cruise Ship Family Entertainment to New Heights

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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2011) – Like never before, Disney Cruise line takes cruise ship entertainment to new heights: Performers soar and surf over the stage in aerial maneuvers … Pirates rappel from atop the ship’s funnel during a swashbuckling adventure … The evening sky lights up with a dazzling display of sound and color.

On the Disney Fantasy, entertainment is designed to charm and bedazzle the entire family. Guests delight to some of the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea, over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all, the largest fireworks spectacular aboard a cruise ship.

It’s Show Time!

Every night is show time at Walt Disney Theatre, an elegant, 1,340-seat entertainment palace that is at once classic and ultra-modern. Spanning three decks with orchestra and balcony seating, the theater is resplendent with art deco styling recalling luxurious show places of a bygone era. At the same time, it is equipped with theatrical technology that makes it one of the most advanced venues on land or sea, bringing original productions and Disney stories to life in a whole new way. Read More…

Travel Weekly Readers Name Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 “Best Luxury Cruise Ship” for Eighth Straight Year

Queen Mary 2, best cruise liner for eighth consecutive year

Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2, renowned for her signature trans-Atlantic Cruise, has been named “Best Luxury Cruise Ship” for the eighth consecutive year by the readers of Travel Weekly, the national publication of the travel industry. The award signifies the ocean liner’s dominance in providing the ultimate luxury cruise for which Cunard is known. Bestowed at the magazine’s ninth annual Readers Choice Awards gala event, held on 15 December 2011 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, the awards are presented annually to industry suppliers who set the highest standard for product and service during the past year.

Recently,  Queen Mary 2 completed a significant 14-day refurbishment of all 1,310 staterooms, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, the Queens Grill and Princess Grill Suites and Restaurants, the Commodore Club, the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, Sir Samuel’s Bar and Lounge, and the children’s Play Zone. The Golden Lion Pub also received a complete redesign, including upgraded flat screen televisions. Read More…

‘Share a Holland America Line Highlight’ Facebook Contest Will Award Europe Cruise for Two

Fans encouraged to share stories to be voted a top 10 "HAL Highlight" finalist

Holland America Line is holding a “Share a Holland America Line Highlight” contest on its Facebook page asking fans to submit their favorite cruise experience on the line — or one they heard from friends or family — for the chance to win a seven- to 11-day Europe cruise for two in a verandah stateroom.

From now until Jan. 18, 2012, fans who “like” the line’s Facebook page can submit their favorite Holland America Line highlight and upload an optional photo to go with their written entry. Then, from Jan. 19-Feb. 2, entrants are encouraged to share their highlight and ask friends and family to vote. The 10 entries that receive the most votes will be announced Feb. 3 and become finalists to win the Europe cruise prize.

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ILA To Hold Informational Rally at Global Terminals

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International Longshoremen’s Association To Hold Informational Rally at Global Terminals This Friday, January 6th In Bayonne, New Jersey To Protect “Good Paying Jobs” in Port.

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – ILA Locals in the Port of New York and New Jersey plan a noon-time rally on Friday, January 6^th, 2012 outside the offices of Global Terminals, 302 Port Jersey Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey to promote keeping good-paying jobs in this Port.  The ILA will address growing concerns over terminal management wanting to implement new technology that will reduce ILA employment in the coming years.

ILA International and District officers will participate in the rally and have invited ILA members who are on their lunch breaks at Global Terminals or those not working on Friday to join them to demonstrate solidarity as the ILA prepares to begin negotiations on a new Master Contract sometime in the coming months.  The current Master Contract expires on September 30, 2012.

The ILA is instructing all its members not want to interfere with working operations at Global Terminals and for members to work their assigned hours on Friday.

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