Maritime Reporter 2016 Articles

- Schottel's Strahberger: One Year at the Helm page: 20
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Schottel, a ubiquitous German-based maritime propulsion company, is firing on all cylinders and preparing now for the inevitable maritime market upturn. As Schottel’s new Managing Director, Dr. Christian Strahberger, closes in on his first year at the helm, he discusses the strategy with Maritime Re
- Interview: Mika Koli, The Switch page: 42
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The Switch is a 10 year old company working to advance the world with electrical drive train technology. It is still a relative new player in the global maritime sector with nearly four years of experience, but its first reference ships with The Switch technology onboard are starting to ply the worl
- OPC: Making Naval History page: 44
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In September, 2016, an U.S. shipyard and the Canadian design business of an Italian-owned Norwegian shipyard won the largest vessel procurement contract in U.S. Coast Guard history. Now, Eastern Shipbuilding will build nine — and possibly many more — Vard Marine designs in its Panama City, Fla., shi
- Great Ships of 2016: Polaris page: 37
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Polaris - World’s First LNG-Powered Icebreaker Builder: Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Owner: Arctia Ice
- All Eyes on 2020 page: 24
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IMO Low-Sulfur Fuel Mandate Triggers Mixed Reaction The International Maritime Organization’s proposals to reduce sulfur levels in marine fuels to a maximum of 0.5 percent m/m (mass/mass) by 2020 may prove to be controversial, having met with various responses from major shipping organisations a
- Great Ships of 2016: Ternsund page: 43
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Ternsund - LNG fueled tanker with Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator Builder: AVIC Dinghe
- Vessel Automation: Command & Control page: 49
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The marine industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with many looking to lower transportation costs while demanding the highest environmental and safety standards. Automating vessel operations and systems can significantly improve a vessel owner’s competitive edge in the market, by reducing st
- Great Ships of 2016: Sunray page: 36
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Sunray - First of Two Dual Class Tankers for TEN Builder: SungDong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
- Great Ships of 2016: Greenland page: 32
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Greenland - LNG powered cement carrier Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit delivered what it is calling
- Great Ships of 2016: Lindanger page: 33
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Lindanger - World’s First Methanol Fueled Tanker Builder: Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Owner: Westfal-
- Great Ships of 2016: Seri Camellia page: 38
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Seri Camellia - New LNG Carrier for MISC Berhad Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries Owner: MISC Berha
- Great Ships of 2016: Milos page: 36
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Milos - Suezmaz crude oil tanker Milos is the first vessel in a series of two Suezmax Crude Oil
- Great Ships of 2016: Texas page: 34
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Texas - LNG-ready tanker for Crowley Crowley Maritime Corp. took delivery of Texas, the second of
- Great Ships of 2016: M/V Auto Eco page: 32
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” M/V Auto Eco - World’s First Dual Fuel LNG PCTC Builder: Kawasaki Heavy Industries @ NACKS in China
- Great Ships of 2016: Carnival Vista page: 35
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Carnival Vista - New, Largest Flagship of Carnival Cruise Lines Builder: Fincantieri Monfalcone Own
- Great Ships of 2016: NYK Blue Jay page: 34
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” NYK Blue Jay - Propulsion “World First” Builder: Marine United Corporation Operator: Nippon Yusen Ka
- Great Ships of 2016: Ethane Crystal page: 31
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Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. This year 18 ships in total were honored, including many “world firsts.” Ethane Crystal - World’s Largest Ethane Carrier Builder: Samsung Heavy Industries Owner: Reliance I
- Southern Exposure: Wilson Sons' Sergio Guedes Talks Towage page: 42
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The influx of ships and rigs sailing into and out of Brazilian ports since the discovery of large pre-salt plays off Brazil in 2007, and the opening of new ports and shipyards during the past decade has led to a sharp increase in towing operations in Brazil. MR spoke to Sergio Guedes, Director of Op
- Could Offshore Crewing Requirements Make Things Worse? page: 16
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It has been years (2009) since I last wrote an article discussing the availability of U.S. citizens to work offshore in support of oil and gas projects during a downturn in the economy. And now, it is even worse. With the price of oil and gas remaining depressed for many months now, and the many new
- R.W. Fernstrum: Keeping Things Cool for 67 Years page: 54
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Founded by Robert W. Fernstrum 67 years ago, R.W. Fernstrum & Company is currently run by its third generation of Fernstrum. This long-tenured maritime staple has seen its fair share of maritime cycles, and in today’s challenging market it is not standing still. The company is digging for, and findi