KONGSBERG MARITIME COMPLETES SIMULATOR INSTALLATION AT GREAT BARRIER REEF INTERNATIONAL MARINE COLLEGE
The installation of a new suite of navigation simulators has been completed at the all-new Great Barrier Reef International Marine College (GBRIMC) in Cairns, Australia. Installation took place in January 2011 and consisted of a 270 degree DNV Class A full mission bridge simulator, a 180 degree tug bridge, 8 destktop navlab stations with part task simulators for ECDIS training and an instructor station. The simulator delivery features exercise area databases of Australia's busiest ports.
Saipem Wins New E&C Offshore Contracts Worth In Excess of $2.2 Billion
San Donato Milanese (Milan), 9 March 2011 – Saipem has been awarded new E&C Offshore contracts worth in excess of $2.2 billion. In Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco awarded the EPIC contract, in the framework of the Al Wasit Gas Program, encompassing the offshore development of the Arabiyah and Hasbah fields, located approximately 150 kilometres northeast of Jubail industrial city, in the Arabian Gulf. The complete development of the two fields encompasses the engineering…
Buss Data to Receive Complete Broadband Communications Solution from Vizada and Telemar
Hamburg, 9 March 2011 – Vizada, the leading independent satellite communications provider and Telemar, the leading integrated service and maintenance provider, have just signed a 3-party deal with the German IT company Buss Data GmbH, a part of Hermann Buss Group, to provide a high-performance broadband communications solution for the company’s fleet of vessels. The Hermann Buss Group shipping company based in Leer, Germany specializes in commercial shipping and runs a fleet of over 85 vessels.
GL Garrad Hassan at EWEA 2011: Measuring Wind Turbine Reliability - Results of the Reliawind Project
Hamburg/Germany, Bristol/UK, 9 March 2011 - Over the last three years, the EU funded Reliawind Project has been conducting research to improve the reliability of wind turbines. In his presentation at EWEA 2011 in Brussels, Michael Wilkinson, GL Garrad Hassan, gives insights to the results of the Reliawind Project. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, 16.03.2010, from 9:00 - 10:30 at EWEA. One…
ROLLS-ROYCE AND DAIMLER ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE COMPANY AND INTENT TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR TOGNUM AG
* Attractive offer price of €24 per share for Tognum shareholders. (Stuttgart/London) – Daimler AG, the global automotive company and Rolls-Royce Group plc, the global power systems company, announced today that they intend to launch a public tender offer for 100 per cent of the share capital of Tognum AG. The public tender offer is intended to be carried out by a 50:50 joint venture company.
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. Announces a Change in the Composition of tts Board of Directors
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:ONAV), a leading provider of Global Marine Transportation services specializing in product tankers, announces that Matthew W. McCleery has stepped down from its Board of Directors and Audit Committee and Compensation Committee effective as of March 1, 2011. Mr. McCleery has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since April, 2006. His resignation…
Juliet Marine Systems, Inc. Announces Anti-piracy Sea-based Security Platform, GHOST
Juliet Marine Systems, Inc. announced today that they have developed and built a revolutionary marine platform called GHOST specifically designed to deal with international problems of piracy. International piracy has been consistently growing. In Somalia alone, pirates today hold 33 hijacked ships and 711 hostages, according to ICC IMB figures. Piracy is growing at about 10% per year and the heaviest activity is centered in Somalia.
L-3 MPRI’s Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator Accredited for Use in the Delivery of TOTS Training Courses and Assessment Exercises for the Italian Maritime Academy Philippines
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 08, 2011 – L-3 MPRI, a global provider of integrated training solutions, which includes simulation-based training systems, services and turnkey training facilities…
VARNA Products Announces Distributor in Bahrain/Qatar
Cameron Park, Ca…VARNA Products, Manufacturer of Industrial/Marine oil & fuel oil pumps, turnkey control solutions and valves is proud to announce the appointment of Sencitec Bahrain (W.L.L.) as master distributor for Bahrain/Qatar/KSA. Sencitec is a systems solutions venture, with a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants focused, like VARNA Products, on quality and commitment to client service and satisfaction.
Globecomm Launches Globecomm Maritime
Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading global provider of communications solutions and services, announced today the launch of Globecomm Maritime to provide a comprehensive suite of maritime communication solutions for the maritime market sectors, commercial, fishing, leisure and government. Globecomm Maritime is the result of the integration of the Company’s well-known maritime business units with Globecomm’s global managed communications platform and engineering capabilities.
Transas Marine Installs a Vessel Traffic Management System in Togo
Transas Mediterranean in cooperation with its local partner SERAMAR have delivered a Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) to Port Autonome de Lomé. The System is installed in Lomé Port - the main point of exchange for the country. During the tender process Transas offered a turnkey VTMS solution that was in full compliance with the terms of the tender and international guidelines for port VTMS.
Seoul Shares Gain on Shipyards, Financials
According to a report from Reuters, Seoul shares edged up in volatile trade on March 8 lifted by shipbuilders and financials, but memory chip manufacturers like…
Marine Pressure Transducer Model: PX2471
The Model PX2471 Marine Pressure Transducer has been designed to meet the stringent requirements of military standard MIL-T-24742(SH) and when invoked ASTM specification F2070-00. This product is directly interchangeable with other existing pressure transducers designed to MIL-P-24212C(SH) when used with mounting plate assembly A019852. The Model PX2471 marine pressure transducer is a light weight 18 oz (510 gm) transducer, available in pressure ranges from 15 to 10,000 psi.
Funding Plan for Port of Miami Dredging Project
Governor Rick Scott announced plans to fully fund the $77m shortfall for the port dredging project so that larger ships can enter the port. “Today I directed the…
CMF’s USS Bulkeley Frees Ship from Pirates
A request for assistance from a Japanese-owned merchant vessel in the Somali Basin led to Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) warship USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) securing the release of the vessel and its 24 crew members from four suspected pirates, Mar. At approximately 3.00pm local time, Mar. 5, the oil tanker MV Guanabara reported it was under attack when it was 328 nautical miles south east of Duqm, Oman.
USCG Special Statement for Yachts, Somalia Piracy
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) received the following communication from CDR David G. McClellan, Chief, Prevention Operations Department, USCG Sector Miami.
BOEMRE to Hold Industry Workshop on Plan Processing
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) will host a one-day workshop in New Orleans to discuss standards and requirements for exploration and development plans…
BOEMRE Awards $1.3M in Grants for Louisiana
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has awarded four Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) grants totaling $1,309,365.91…
GAC Helps Deliver Goliath Crane to Rosyth Scottish Dockyard
It took meticulous handling and perfect timing to sail the Goliath crane beneath theForth Bridge on its way to Rosyth shipyard in late February/early March. With careful coordination by GAC Shipping UK’s Leith office acting as port agent with all the parties involved, the massive load arrived safe and sound. Carrying it was the Zhen Hua 13 vessel, built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co Ltd (ZPMC), the world’s largest heavy-duty equipment manufacturer.
Ship Rechristened to Honor Former Congressman Oberstar
In his 47-year Congressional career, former Congressman Jim Oberstar has received many honors. But few are as big – literally – as the announcement that The Interlake Steamship Company will rename and rechristen one of its massive ships the MV Hon. James L. Oberstar this spring. The vessel will sail from layup in March as the MV Hon. James L. Oberstar, and will be rechristened in a ceremony at Duluth later this spring.
