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.
