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Posted By: Ancient Mariner Posted On: Oct 5, 2007 Views: 2236	OSG Shuttle Tankers Great News! Hopefully Aker Philly will look towards its Viking roots for guidance in the conversion of the existing Hyundai design in regards to the platform/ship transfer arrangement. Can a US flag FPSO be far behind? Looks like OSG has made a good choice in taking in Maritrans.
Posted By: Sleepdienst Posted On: Oct 2, 2007 Views: 2208	Crowley 330K ATB's An ATB that can break the 15 knot barrier? Now this will be an act to follow. Would love to see some details of the hull form of both the tug and barge. Takes a fair hull form to get water to the wheels on a unit that big. Would hope they have done tank tests before proceeding. Also interesting to note that they have turned to another yard for the tugs. Dakota Creek is however, well know for its quality workmanship.
Posted By: Ron Posted On: Oct 1, 2007 Views: 2125	"One Stop Shopping" The recent announcement of Rolls Royce aquistion of Seaworthy Systems may appear to be a convenience to ship owners who view this as a "one stop shopping" environment much like many of Wartsilas recent aquistions. As convenient as this may seem it places greater emphasis on the importance of the ship owners knowledge in design, construction and operations and the ability to review the recommendations of these purveyors and pay particular emphasis to areas for which these firms are not known to have significant expertise. Package deals while appearing to have significant cost savings often have critical areas that fall prey to the low bidder scenario. There is something to be daid for individuality. Seaworthy is an excellent engineering firm and will be a great addition to the Rolls Royce portfolio.
Posted By: SpongeBob Posted On: Sep 26, 2007 Views: 2161	MarAd and the Savannah Talk about "pork" MarAd spends over 4 mil on the Savannah albeit a historic vessel however more pressing needs abound in the maritime sector. How about 4 mil for a new update to date training vessel for perhaps the Paul Hall Center? A concept short sea shipping vesel perhaps? MIght be a good odea to include MarAd in the discussions to revamp how the US maritime industry is regulated. Would be interesting to see just how many of their current upper management has held significant positions in the industry or senior positions at sea in the US fleet. Shift the RRF to MSC control, let the shipyards follow the lead of Aker and Nassco with joint ventures and turn out the lights at MarAd. They may be on but there is "definitely no one home".
Posted By: Jason Posted On: Sep 11, 2007 Views: 2335	Subsidies Very good comment. Much like the Title XI crutch in the United States. The politicians in Washington have reapwed the free lunches of the lobbyists long enough. Time to send the "build American" provisions of the Jones Act to the beaches of Alang. Subsidies are much akin to a respirator, keeping something alive that will eventually die.
Posted By: Vedant Choudhury Posted On: Sep 11, 2007 Views: 2322	indian story.... the Indian govt. has recently extended the subsidies for five more years...how long can the industry survive only on susidies
Posted By: Patrick Posted On: Sep 9, 2007 Views: 2296	Price vs. Quality With all due respect to Spongebob,shipowners historically have relentlessly put price ahead of quality and then been surprised that all they got was what they paid for! The price battle has driven down quality to the point where the class societies have had to adopt so-called "unified" rules (i.e. called a truce on allowing ever less steel) in an effort to head off tough IMO action on construction standards.
Posted By: SpongeBob Posted On: Sep 8, 2007 Views: 2106	Best Price or Quality? One must never forget the concept of price versus quality. When Korea first satrted to venture into shipbuilding and repair horror stories abounded. Same for China with ships being held hostage in demands for more money. One of the weak links will be recent rash of engine licensees. There have already been problems amongst recent engine deliveries from both Korea and China in regards to component quality and the lack of quality control in supply chain management. And how about Vietnam with ships hanging up on the ways? They'll soon be building engines. Then on the other side of the coin you can pay astronomical prices in places like the US and get abismal workmanship and a vessel that is obsolete as it slides down the ways.
Posted By: GRAYBEARD Posted On: Sep 6, 2007 Views: 2105	INDIAN SUBSIDIES O.K. Indian yards are gearing up for big things and booking some interesting orders, but how much longer will the Indian Government give them subsidies. My advice, take these nice "opening offers" while they are available!

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