Guidelines - YP47 Steel for Hull Structures
The first large sized container carrier in the world to use a new grade of higher tensile steel in its hull structure with a specified yield point of 47 kgf/mm (460N/mm)…
Shell Orders from Survival Craft
Shell UK Ltd placed an order for two new 72 seat lifeboats from Survival Craft Inspectorate Ltd in Aberdeen. The lifeboats will replace two 56 seat lifeboats aboard the Anasuria FPSO operating in the North Sea. The new lifeboats will use the vessel’s existing davits but due to their design, will enable an increase in crew carrying capacity. The two lifeboats will be fitted with Survival Craft’s patented Safelaunch on-load release hook mechanism.
Sea Tel Branding Change
The Sea Tel brand has changed with the addition of Cobham’s name to the new Sea Tel logo. Sea Tel’s products and service will remain the same, the only difference…
Cruise West – New River Itinerary
Cruise West, now the only cruise operator on the river, is extending the Columbia & Snake Rivers cruise season through the summer with a new itinerary on the Spirit of '98.
This Day in Naval History – Oct. 31
1943 - LT Hugh D. O'Neill of VF(N)-75 destroys a Japanese aircraft during night attack off Vella Lavella in first kill by a radar-equipped night fighter of the Pacific Fleet.
NOL 3Q Results
Group EBIT for 3Q08 of $52m was down 75% from 3Q07, while third-quarter revenue was up 16% year-on-year to $2.4b. Announcing the results, NOL Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
First VLCC Built to CSR
Global tanker shipping entered a new era of vessel construction Oct 28, when Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS) delivered to ’s Ocean Tankers (Pte) Ltd the first very large crude carrier (VLCC) built to Common Structural Rules (CSR). The 318,000-dwt Hua San, the first of 11 VLCCs confirmed to Lloyd’s Register class at Shanghai Waigaoqiao, was delivered to the owners five months ahead of schedule. The…
Wärtsilä Powers Largest Dry Bulk Carriers
The RT-flex common-rail technology brings benefits to ship owners in terms of great flexibility in engine setting for lower fuel consumption, lower minimum running speeds…
STX Europe ASA 3Q Report
While the revenues grew with 14.2 percent and new order intake amounted to NOK 7 344 million, an ongoing project within Offshore & Specialized Vessels for A.P. Moller…
C2SAT, Seanet Sign Agreement
Seanet will focus on the business area's maritime GSM services which the company received several new orders for in autumn. Seanet announced recently that the company…
Dockwise Contracts & Financials
In the light of current financial market conditions, Dockwise reiterates the security of its debt structure and the strength of its cash flow position. Current trading…
Keppel O&M Training Center Opens
(), the technical and specialized skill training center of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), has enhanced its capacity to 3,500 training places per annum with its new facilities in . The Center will be a one-stop training facility where employees and subcontractors can register for courses, undergo training, receive certification and apply for relevant trade licences. Keppel O&M’s annual investment in training was S$17 million for 2006 and 2007 each.
W&O, Amot Controls Reach Agreement
New Icom M36 Handheld
Icom launched the M36 radio, the next step in Icom’s lineup of military rugged marine handhelds. The M36 comes with Clear Audio Boost. It can adjust its own volume…
Electric Boat Wins Navy Contract
Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will continue to provide services required to support planned and emergent non-nuclear maintenance and repair for operational nuclear submarines…
TMM Reports Results
Jose F. Serrano, chairman and chief executive officer of Grupo TMM, said, "Despite weak global economic conditions, in the third quarter of 2008 TMM reported a revenue increase of 24.1 percent…
INMEX China 2008
Showcasing the latest technology in shipbuilding, ship repair, shipping, marine engineering & equipment, this international exhibition will feature some 300 participating…
MAN Diesel Logs Historic Order
In this way, the engine’s end user, based P&O Ferries is anticipating the 2011 implementation of the second stage of the IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI emissions regulations.
Ultra-Deepwater Drillship Contract
The five-year drilling contract is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2010, following shipyard construction. The contract commencement date is contingent…
Corena, SpecTec Sign Agreement
SpecTec, world supplier of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to the shipping industry, is the author of Shipdex. Shipdex is an exchange protocol for the…
