Graig Order Launches Generation of "Super Feeders"
The Cardiff-based Graig Group has ordered a series of up to 26 fuel-efficient new generation MARLIN 2000 Blue design container feeders to be built at the major Jin Hai shipyard complex in China. The first two vessels are scheduled for delivery in August and September 2013 with subsequent vessels to be delivered in pairs every two and half months. Discussions on charters for the vessels are advanced with a number of global liner companies.
Royston Completes Overhaul of P&O Ship Engines
Diesel technology specialists from Royston Australia completed a three-week overhaul of the engines of the P&O Southern Supporter while it was docked in Henderson Fremantle, Western Australia. The project required the eight-man Royston team to work 24 hours a day, seven-days a week to service and re-build the shipās three Cat 3516 engines. This included a complete strip-down of the engines, replacing the main bearingsā¦
Rolls-Royce Wins Italian OSV Contract
Rolls-Royce announced an £11million order to design and equip two offshore service vessels for Italian ship owner Fratelli DāAmato.These UT 755 XL vessels will carryā¦
Linssen Yachts Signs Agreement with Raymarine
One of the Netherlands' oldest and most respected yacht builders, Linssen Yachts, has confirmed an exclusive supply agreement with marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine.
Study: O&G Setback Cost U.S. Jobs
figures. According to the study conducted by Quest Offshore Inc., the Gulf offshore oil and gas industry supported more than 240,000 jobs across the country whileā¦
Imtech Marine Unveils Entertainment System
Imtech Marine has developed an IPTV-based crew entertainment solution for the offshore and merchant marine market. IPTV offers interactive multimedia services such as televisionā¦
Donjon-SMIT Receives TVRP and SMFF Approval
A Donjon-SMIT client has received the first Tank Vessel Response Plan (TVRP) Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) Update Approval issued by the U.S. Coast Guard under the new SMFF regulations.
Chevron Commends Expro's Safety Measures
Expro has received a commendation from a major customer for maintaining an extremely high level of safety for the past year. Chevron has thanked Expro for an exemplaryā¦
GNSS Guidelines Update
After an extensive review and update, the former UKOOA document āGuidelines for the use of GPS in offshore surveyingā has been jointly issued as a new document byā¦
Topaz Wins Social Responsibility Award
Oilfield services group Topaz Energy and Marine ("Topaz") has won an award for the āBest Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative in the Private Sectorā from IIR Middle East.
OSX Partners with SENAI to Train Shipbuilders
OSX, an EBX Group company focused on offshore naval industry, signed a partnership with SENAI (National Service for Industrial Apprenticeship) from Rio de Janeiro to train 3ā¦
Container Forecaster: Industry Conditions "Very Challenging"
According to Container Forecaster, the container industry is in dire need of a correction on the supply side and even the realization of a decent peak season demandā¦
Drydocks World Introduces Self Elevating Platform
Drydocks World, a ship and offshore repair, conversion and new building company, has announced the successful launch of Self Elevating Platform L210 from its rig building facility in Graha, Indonesia.
VSD Signs MOU with Zamil
VSD, LLC (VSD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Zamil Group (Zamil) of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to facilitate an international business relationshipā¦
Moose Boats Introduces M3 Mono-Hull
Moose Boats, an aluminum boat manufacturer, unveiled the new M3 mono-hull at MACC 2011. This boat was developed as an alternative to Moose Boatsā existing M1 and M2 catamaran modelsā¦
Star Bulk Carriers Relocates, Appoints Kleopas
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, announced that it has moved its executive offices to new premises at 40 Agiou Konstantinou Strā¦
Rapp Provides Winch Drive to Otto Candies
Rapp technicians recently completed a winch drive retrofit for Otto Candies in Houma, LA, early this year. An existing Rapp hydraulic winch was converted to electricā¦
Hamburg Sud Christens "Santa Rita"
On July 6, as part of a customer event, Hamburg Süd christened the container ship āSanta Ritaā in Sepetiba (Brazil). The sponsor of the āSanta Ritaā was Hayfa Konradā¦
Vale Vessels to Use Hempel Coatings
Hempel recently signed a contract with Brazilian mining giant Vale, the worldās largest iron ore producer, to supply coatings for a five-vessel conversion project.
Concordia Maritime Introduces Smartphone App
Concordia Maritime recently launched its own Smartphone App. Shareholders can access the latest share prices and trades, along with financial reports and annual reports.
