Aircraft Carrier – China's First – to Commission Soon
Xu Hongmeng, deputy commander of the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, said the PLA plans to put the carrier, which has undergone four sea trials into service this year. The former Varyag, which is docked in Dalian Port, in Northeast China's Liaoning province, is currently equipped with life-size model planes. China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted former Soviet vessel, set out on its maiden voyage on Aug 10 and returned to port five days later.
Ship Software Aids Optimal Speed Choice
Eniram’s new product, Optimum Speed Assistant (OSA), is an onboard decision support tool that enables a ship’s crew to attain the optimum speed profile for each voyage…
Cargotec Wins Another Volstad Crane Order
Volstad Maritime returns for repeat offshore crane contract from Cargotec. Following on from an order in April last year, Cargotec has won a contract for two active heave-compensated (AHC) offshore cranes from the privately-owned Norwegian specialist operator, Volstad Maritime. The two cranes, a 250-tonne MacGregor AHC subsea crane and a 15-tonne MacGregor AHC offshore crane, will be fitted to Volstad's new offshore construction vessel (OCV) on order at Bergen Group Fosen shipyard in Norway.
ITIC: Professional Indemnity Cover Needed
ITIC says professional indemnity cover essential in litigious shipping industry. International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that, in today’s increasingly litigious business environment, there is a growing need for shipping professionals to have third-party indemnity insurance cover. This can be the case even in those sectors where insurance has not previously been deemed necessary…
Wavestream Introduces 80W X-Band Solid State
80W X-Band Amplifier Supports Military and Government Operations. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Wavestream(R) introduced…
Danaos Adds Containership to Fleet
Danaos Corporation, an international owner of containerships, announced that on March 8, 2012, it took delivery of one more newly built containership, the HYUNDAI TENACITY…
Tidewater Provides Update on Sonatide Joint Venture
Tidewater Inc. announced today the following update with respect to its negotiations with Sonangol, the national oil company of Angola, regarding Sonatide, the joint…
Kværner ASA Updates Verdal Accident Situation
Kværner ASA: Serious accident at Verdal: internal investigation completed. Kvaerner's internal investigation following from the serious crane accident at the Verdal…
WTS Names Bannerman Vice President, Americas
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Philip Bannerman as Vice President, Americas Region. Bannerman has been with the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Group since 1997 in a number of sales and marketing roles, most recently as Regional Sales Director of Wilhelmsen Ships Service in the Americas. Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has been especially successful…
ABB Nets $60 million Propulsion Contract
ABB wins $60 million marine order for energy efficient propulsion system. Energy-efficient propulsion and reliable electrical systems for two new cruise ships to…
Imtech Marine Inks VSAT and TVRO Contracts
Imtech Marine has recently signed Global Distribution and Service agreements for satellite communication (VSAT) and satellite TV (TVRO) products with three prominent manufacturers.
OSX to Build 11 Tankers for Kingfish
OSX was hired by Kingfish do Brasil Navegação S/A to build 11 medium range tankers, with 45,000 DWT (Deadweight Tonnage) each, for transportation of oil and clear products.
Lloyd's Register: Statutory Alert
Statutory Alert: Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports. Applicabilty: All owners and operators of Lloyd’s Register classed vessels trading to Australian waters The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued Marine Notice 7/2012 – Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports, available on their website here. This Notice aims to clarify some of the emerging issues…
Hutton's Appoints General Manager
Hutton’s, a UK-based ship supplier, has appointed a General Manager to work at its new head office in Hull, England. David Greenwood brings to Hutton’s a wealth of experience having been responsible for running international logistics and supply operations for almost 20 years. He has been responsible for start-ups, growth and change management and operations for companies such as UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Tibbett & Britten and Whitbread.
Princess Cruises Selects MCP for Wireless Comms
Princess Cruises has again selected MCP’s wireless communications service, this time for the new Royal Princess and her sister being built at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.
Saltchuk Names Chiarello President & CEO
Saltchuk Resources has promoted Anthony Chiarello, to president & CEO of TOTE, Inc. TOTE, Inc. is the largest of six operating groups owned by Seattle-based Saltchuk Resources, Inc., and includes five companies organized in maritime, logistics and ship management lines of business. Chiarello, who accepted the top leadership position at TOTE, Inc. just 18 months ago, has already lead a realignment of…
Transas Launches Pay As You Sail Solution
Transas Marine launches Pay As You Sail solution. Transas Marine launches its 'Pay As You Sail' chart solution for (S)ENC. Transas received approval for the 'Pay As You Sail' service by UKHO…
Shipbuilding Cooperation Between China and Japan
Cooperation between China and Japan on shipbuilding technology opens a new chapter; SINOPACIFIC Shipbuilding Group has joined hands with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…
EIVA announces SUBSEA Time Tagging product
EIVA announces the new SUBSEA version of its ATTU (Accurate Time Tagging Unit) for integration into subsea platforms such as ROV, AUVs etc. The EIVA ATTU adds high…
Marlink Renews Contract with Telenor
Marlink renews and increases satellite contract with Telenor Satellite Broadcasting; More flexibility provides growing value for Marlink customers. Marlink, a maritime…
