World-first Incat LNG Ship To Operate In South America
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Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the name of the customer for their world first high speed passenger Ro-Ro ship powered by LNG (Liquified Natural Gas). The 99 metre LNG ship was contracted by South American company Buquebus in November 2010, however for commercial reasons Buquebus requested that identity be kept under wraps. They have now announced that they will operate the vessel on their River Plate service between Buenos Aires…
Keppel Receives US$8 Million From QGOG For Early Delivery of Alpha Star
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The DSSTM 38 ultra deepwater semisubmersible rig was delivered a record four months ahead of schedule. Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has delivered Alpha Star, the second of two DSSTM 38 semisubmersible rigs, to Brazil's Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás (QGOG) four months ahead of schedule and with zero lost time incidents. This continues Keppel FELS track record of delivering its rigs on time or ahead of schedule.
Technip Awarded Offshore Contract In The United Arab Emirates
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Technip was awarded an engineering services contract by ZADCO* for the UZ 750 project, one of the major offshore field development projects in the United Arab Emirates. The project aims at increasing by 2015 the oil production of the Upper Zakum field (located in the Gulf, 84 kilometers offshore Abu Dhabi) to 750,000 barrels of oil per day and to sustain this production target for at least 25 years. · procurement services for long lead items.
Next step for SSPA Sweden AB
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The 4th of April Helén Jansson takes on the newly established position as Communication and Market Manager at SSPA Sweden AB. It launches Step 2 in the company strategy; a more explicit communication of the broad SSPA knowledge base and all the service opportunities that are offered to the market. - The maritime industry offers the society tremendous opportunities in many fields such as technology, sustainable development and social welfare.
Schat-Harding Sees Shipowners Select Secure Service
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Leading lifeboat manufacturer and service provider Schat-Harding says more shipowners are opting to enter into long-term service agreements in order to ensure priority service for the lifeboats, davits and hooks on their vessels. David Torres, vice-president sales, Schat-Harding Service, says, “We see a welcome trend away from ad hoc servicing of key lifesaving equipment and a move towards long-term Fleet Service Agreements.
ITIC Exposes Real Cost of Crew Internet Access for Ship Manager
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International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has explained how a ship manager was recently asked to pay $436,000 in communication costs as the result of an error which unwittingly allowed the crew of a ship unrestricted access to the internet over a three-month period.<br /> <br /> In the latest issue of its Claims Review, ITIC notes that it was the policy of a particular shipping company…
Optimism In The Multipurpose Sectors, will it last?
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Drewry Maritime Research’s latest Annual Multipurpose Market Review & Forecast details the state of the multipurpose fleet, the demand for the cargo space on those vessels and the outlook for the market they trade in. Project carriers and heavy lift are covered in detail to reflect the anticipate growth in demand. London, UK, 29th March 2011 - The multipurpose sector and in particular the project cargo arena…
Wärtsilä And Aker Solutions To Jointly Develop Turbine Installation Vessel
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Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions provider, and Aker Solutions, the international oil and gas services company, have agreed to combine their fields of expertise to develop a new and environmentally sound concept for offshore wind farm installation vessels. According to the contract, which was signed earlier this year, Wärtsilä will provide the new installation vessels with the ship design…
Renowned Piracy Negotiator Calls On Maritime Industry To Educate The Public On Piracy Threat
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March 21 2011—Stamford, CT. In recognition of the International Maritime Organization’s “Year of Piracy”, WISTA USA hosted world renowned piracy negotiator, Suzanne Williams QPM, as their keynote speaker at its sixth annual WISTA USA luncheon on Monday, kicking off the Connecticut Maritime Association’s Shipping 2011 conference. The luncheon was attended by nearly 250 industry professionals and maritime cadets. Ms.
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