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Promising trends in the marine segment. We've seen a reset in the last six to seven years and things are beginning to look promising with new entrants and the re-emergence of some old ones.

Attached is a very recent, interesting Fifth Circuit decision addressing whether a contract to inspect and repair lifeboats on an oil platform located on the OCS is a maritime contract. In Palfinger Marine U S A v. Shell Oil Company, the Court reversed the district court’s determination that the contract was not maritime. The Fifth Circuit explained that the focus of the analysis, under the Doiron test, is on the contract and the expectations of the parties, and the role of the vessel should be viewed in light of what is considered classically maritime. The Court determined that the contract was maritime because (1) the nature and character of the contract supported offshore drilling and production, i.e., maritime commerce, and (2) a contract for the repair and maintenance of a vessel inevitably gives the vessel a substantial role. The Court reiterated the Supreme Court’s conceptual approach established in Kirby by focusing on whether the principal objective of the contract is maritime commerce. The Court reasoned that lifeboats are a required component of drilling and production, which is maritime activity, and that its previous line of decisions never required that the vessel(s) at issue be engaged in maritime commerce. #maritimecontracts #postdoironvoyage #expectations #classicallymaritime

Ever wonder what is the most efficient way to transport your oil or other high-value liquid cargo? . #Ratsonshipbuilding #ratsonshipyard #marine #maritim #maritime #ship #ships #vessels #vessel #SPOB #oilbarge #selfpropelled #tanker #oiltransport #seatransport

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According to Allseas the barge is the first in its fleet to be fitted with an in-house developed #automated anchor positioning system, designed to maximize safety and efficiency when operating its anchor mooring spreads in shallow waters.

Ever wonder what is the most efficient way to transport your oil or other high-value liquid cargo? . #Ratsonshipbuilding #ratsonshipyard #marine #maritim #maritime #ship #ships #vessels #vessel #SPOB #oilbarge #selfpropelled #tanker #oiltransport #seatransport

In maritime jargon, a "funnel" refers to a pipe or chimney arrangement utilized for expelling smoke and exhaust gases from a vessel. Typically situated atop the ship's superstructure, it vents emissions from the ship's engine or boiler. Funnels are often adorned with distinctive colors or designs to facilitate ship identification. These embellishments may convey details regarding the vessel's classification, company affiliation, or flag. #didyouknow #vdengetechnology #shipdesign #shiprepair #shipbuilding #drycargovessel #oilchemicaltanker #supplyvessel #setransportation #seatransport #maritimetransport #maritime #ship #sea #ocean #funnel #shipfunnel

The production process of 8 strand mooring rope Mooring ropes are commonly used in maritime and marine environments. They play a crucial role in securing and stabilizing ships, boats, and other floating vessels to docks, piers, or other structures. Mooring ropes are essential for preventing the drifting or uncontrolled movement of vessels, especially in ports, harbors, and anchorages. They are also utilized in offshore oil and gas platforms to anchor and stabilize the structures in open sea conditions. Additionally, mooring ropes find applications in various marine activities such as towing, salvage operations, and offshore mooring systems. #Julisling #slings #Mooringrope #marine #SteelCable #ElevatorLink #HookRing #LiftingBeam #customersatisfaction #riggingproducts #rope #transportation #construction

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The delivery date for a CalMac ferry being built at the Ferguson Marine shipyard is set to slip again as the yard faces new supplier problems. Delays in obtaining specialist pipework mean the LNG gas system on the dual-fuel Glen Sannox cannot be fully commissioned until late May. CalMac will then conduct weeks of sea trials before the ship enters service. The yard has now put back the launch of a second ferry MV Glen Rosa by four weeks to focus on Glen Sannox. Both ferries being built at Port Glasgow were originally due for delivery in 2018 but have been beset by repeated design and construction problems. The ships, which can use both LNG (liquefied natural gas) and conventional marine diesel, are the first LNG-powered vessels ever built in the UK. The yard had hoped to deliver Glen Sannox by the end of March but Ferguson Marine chief executive David Tydeman said that late May was now the planned date and warned of possible further delays and cost overruns. "We are evaluating the risks to further slippage on the planned late May handover date for Glen Sannox, the cascade impacts onto Hull 802 and the overall costs to complete impacts for both ships," he wrote in an update to Holyrood's net zero, energy and transport committee. Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/49jZHHt The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network is here to support your business - reach out to share your views, concerns and opportunities. #SCCnews #businesssupport #businessnetwork #businessvoice #businessleader Sign up for the Scottish Chambers of Commerce enewsletter at https://buff.ly/3CpsQnu