OceanSaver to Deliver First Commercial Order to Höegh
OceanSaver announces that its ballast water treatment system has formalized an order by Höegh Fleet Services for 10 such systems on its managed fleet of car and gas carriers.
Utility Tug for Sealink
Building to their own account, Sealink Sdn Bhd of Miri Sarawak East Malyasia are nearing completion of a 3600 hp utility tug. The 40 by 11.8-meter Sealink Maju 8 will be powered by a pair of Cummins KTA50 M2 engines each generating 1800 hp at 1800 RPM. The engines turn fiexed pitch four-blade propellers in nozzles through Twin Disc 5507 gears. To give the tug a bollard pull of approximately 45 tons. A pair of Cummins powered 150 kW generators provides electrical power.
RINA Launches ILO Notation
RINA has introduced a new voluntary notation which will help shipowners meet the new international standards for crew accommodation. The notation, ILODESIGN will ensure compliance with the ship construction and accommodation layout and outfitting requirements of the new ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006.Roberto Cazzulo, deputy director of RINA’s marine division says, “Seafarers are the most important resource of shipowners, and good seafarers will become scarcer in the next few years.
Seaarland and OSG Set up Suezmax Pool
Amsterdam-based Seaarland Shipping Management and New York-based Overseas Shipholding Group have set up Suezmax International, a commercial pool which will initially operate eight tankers.
EC to Support Bangladeshi Shipbuilders
Head of the Delegation of European Commission (EC) Dr. Stefan Frowein said that the EC would provide necessary support to the local shipbuilders for letting them…
Wärtsilä Completes Senitec Acquisition
Senitec, the Swedish oil and water treatment solutions supplier, has now been fully integrated into Wärtsilä Corporation, marking the final stage of the company's acquisition process.Wärtsilä acquired Senitec in February 2007 and the company has operated as a separate legal entity under the name Wärtsilä As of June 1, Wärtsilä Senitec has merged with Wärtsilä and now forms part of Wärtsilä Sweden AB.
MAN Diesel Achieves Environmental Milestone
MAN Diesel is relaunching its portfolio, making all its engines compatible with the limits established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its Tier II regulations.
Keppel to Build ENSCO Semisubmersible Rig
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has won a contract to build a $537m ultra-deepwater semisubmersible (semi) drilling rig from a subsidiary of ENSCO International Incorporated (ENSCO). This contract follows shortly after of the award of the fifth semi, ENSCO 8504, that was announced on May 6, 2008. This latest rig, ENSCO 8505, is the sixth consecutive semi of the ENSCO 8500 Series® that Keppel FELS is constructing, and is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2012.
NYMAR's Shaerf Open Nasdaq
On Friday, May 30, New York Maritime Inc. president Peter Shaerf (center) opened the NASDAQ stock exchange in New York City, highlighting the growing importance of the marine industry in the equity markets globally. On NASDAQ alone there are 40 maritime companies listed. Shaerf, flanked by about 50 colleagues from the New York metro area, noted the importance of the timing of the occasion, prior to the opening of the Posidonia exhibition in Athens, Greece.
EXMAR Leases 3 LNG Ships
This Day in Naval History - June 02
1941 - First escort carrier, USS Long Island (CVE 1), commissioned. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at www.history.navy.mil.
BV Focuses on Access Safety
structures. detail. the means of access onboard ships of any type. cent of non-fatal shipboard injuries to almost nothing. hatchways, can reduce common accidents to almost zero. that benefit to merchant ships. crew members and surveyors. of actual users and the application of ergonomic principles to design. openings (vertical and horizontal) and elevated passageways. and confidence and poor marking of hazards. to build. for shipping accidents are due to slips, trips and falls," says Anne.
KfW uses Eurofin to target Greek owners
Eurofin to act as its consultant. clients and identifying ship financing opportunities for the bank. Dr. clients. stronger than it has ever been. good banks such as KfW IPEX-Bank have to be selective.
