• Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Home

Current Issue

04 December 2018

LR becomes first class society to be assigned RO status by Canadian Department of National Defence

On 15 November 2018, Lloyd’s Register (LR) became the first classification society to be assigned RO (Recognized Organization) status by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). LR is now authorized to survey Halifax Class vessels and undertake combatant certification activities in key hazard areas of the Naval Ship Code. Photo above: The signing ceremony between LR and the Canadian Department of National Defence with John...

04 December 2018

The 2019 CLEAN PACIFIC Conference program is being planned right now!

Right now, a prestigious group of leaders made up of operators, state, federal and provincial regulators, consultants, service companies and OSROs are in Seattle, WA, planning the conference agenda for the CLEAN PACIFIC Conference & Exhibition. The conference will consist of 3 tracks covering spill prevention and response matters pertinent to the Western United States and Canada’s environmental sensitivities. The goal of CLEAN...

03 December 2018

New DNV GL research sees long-term expansion of hydrogen use for energy

Hydrogen can play a significant role in decarbonizing world energy supply to mitigate climate change, according to a new research paper by DNV GL, the technical advisor to the oil and gas industry. Hydrogen as an energy carrier predicts demand for hydrogen for heating residential and commercial space, heat for industry, and transport to reach between 39 and 161 million tonnes of hydrogen per annum (Mtpa) in 2050, under various modelled...

16 November 2018

John Horton art provides perfect Christmas card for marine industry

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is again featuring the talents of John Horton, B.C.'s renowned maritime artist. This year, "Awaiting the Call" depicts the Delta Lifeboat in Ladner Harbour on the Fraser River. The image is in recognition of the CLI's partnership agreement with the City of Delta for the Delta Lifeboat to provide search and rescue and marine support services to police, fire, ambulance and other city resources.  The cards...

16 November 2018

Vancouver Maritime Museum raffle tickets make a great Christmas stocking stuffer!

The Vancouver Maritime Museum 2018 Raffle Is Now On!  Grand Prize - One Ocean Expeditions High Artcic Explorer Adventure For Two - ($31,650 value) Explore the wonders of the Arctic includes: 9 Nights/10 Days, all meals and accommodation on board in a Twin Private cabin, round trip charter flights from Vancouver to Resolute Bay, zodiac excursions and landings, ship transfers, and foul weather gear. 2nd Prize - King Pacific Lodge...

15 November 2018

Chamber of Shipping applauds Government’s initiative for new radars on B.C. coast

The Government of Canada’s announcement today of expanded use of new Canadian Coast Guard radars, as part of the Coast Guard’s Marine Communication and Traffic Services network, is yet another concrete action towards further protection of British Columbia’s pristine coastal waters under the Oceans Protection Plan. Announced by the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Chamber of...

Pages