More Ships to Bangladesh Shipbreakers
Chittagong-based ship-breakers imported 42 large-sized recyclable ships in February and March this year at a cost of US$ 45 million, according to Jasim Khan's news report in the Financial Express.
Ten Rescued in Pacific Fishing Vessel Blaze
The Coast Guard, U.S. Navy and Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System partners, coordinated in the rescue of 10 crewmembers forced to abandon ship due…
Thruster Mornitoring – New Solution by SKF
SKF list the following benefits: improved thruster and ship availabilty; extended class survey intervals; reduced need for dry=docking, and optimized thruster operation. The monitoring solution is based on enabling the potential monitoring of a wide range of data, including vibration, lubrication, process and electrical functions. This capability, combined with certified data analysis services available from SKF's ISO certified vibration analysis specialists worldwide…
Russian Warships Arrive in China for Joint Drills
"Each vessel was welcomed individually," Captain Roman Martov told RIA Novosti. The naval squadron, including the Varyag missile cruiser, three Udaloy class destroyers and three fleet support ships, will join 16 Chinese surface ships for drills in the Yellow Sea between Aril 22 and 27. "The exercises will involve several simulated missions, including the rescue of a hijacked ship, the escort of a commercial vessel…
Royal Caribbean Reports First Quarter Results
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Net Yields increased 7.0% on a Constant-Currency basis (+6.4% As-Reported). Consistent with prior guidance, approximately 350 basis…
Fire Protection – Inventors of 'COMFIRE' Acquired by PaR Systems
US-based PaR Systems Inc. acquires UK company Marine Systems Technology Ltd. PaR Systems, Inc. announces the purchase of Marine Systems Technology Ltd., a leading expert in lightweight composites…
Hapag-Lloyd Chooses Nigeria, Ghana Partners GAC
Leading global liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with the GAC Group to handle their vessels calling at ports in Nigeria and Ghana. Under the deal, GAC will act as full liner agents for Hapag-Lloyd, actively selling its liner services in the region, as well as providing a range of shipping agency and complementary services for its fleet. The deal comes as part of Hapag-Lloyd’s strategy to develop and expand its presence in sub-Sahara Africa.
Wärtsilä Interim Report January – March 2012
"The year has started rather well with order intake increasing by 13%. Our profitability was 10.1% and we are well on track to reach our targets for this year. Our…
Offshore Salvage of Barge 100 ft Down Succeeds
Inland Salvage Inc. Inland Salvage Inc. recently conducted offshore salvage operations 40 nautical miles southwest of Eugene Island, LA, successfully raising an…
Offshore Platform 'Siri' for Repair Despite Cost Increase
Dong Energy is implementing a permanent repair solution necessary to restore the integrity of the Danish North Sea platform Siri. The background for the repair…
High-speed Japan Ferry May Have Hlt Whale
Five people were injured when a high-speed ship bound for Yakushima Island collided with an object thought to be a whale, the Japan Coast Guard said. The fast ferry…
Costa Concordia Wreck – Removal Contract Awarded
Costa Crociere and the Costa Concordia Emergency Commissioner's Office announced that the tender for the removal of the ship from Giglio Island has been awarded…
Corgotec Wins Large Order from Europe Container Terminals
The order includes a 5-year maintenance agreement for the machines. The new equipment from Cargotec and service support fulfil ECT's high criteria. The engines…
British Computer-aided Design Entrant Wins COMPIT Award
Richard Pawling has been announced winner of the GL COMPIT Award 2012. The British computer aided design expert’s paper “The Development of Modelling Methods and Interface Tools Supporting a Risk Based Approach to Fire Safety in Ship Design”, was honoured for its contribution to the promotion of innovative approaches in conceptual ship design, at the COMPIT Conference which took place from 16 to 18 April 2012 in Liege, Belgium.
GL RC to Certify KHI's Tidal Energy Converter Prototype
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) is will certify Kawasaki Heavy Industries' (KHI) tidal energy converter prototype. The certification will be carried out according…
Jumbo Orders Second Heavy Lift Ship
Jumbo Shipping has confirmed the order for a second new K-class vessel, with an option on a third, to complement its existing fleet. After careful consideration and engineering study, Jumbo has decided to upgrade the lifting capacity of the vessels from 1,300 to 1,500mt, enabling tandem lifts of 3,000mt. These vessels will comfortably surpass the capability of other vessels in their class and reassert Jumbo's leading market position.
Keel-laying of Ferry at STX Finland
The keel-laying of the Double Ended Ferry to be built for Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy (Finferries) was performed at STX Rauma Shipyard on Friday, 20 April 2012. The…
SeeByte Announces Sale to the Royal Netherlands Navy
SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software technology for unmanned systems, has announced that it will provide the Royal Netherlands Navy with twenty new licences of SeeTrack Military. This significant purchase has come after the Royal Netherlands Navy’s successful use of SeeTrack Military over the past six years. The licences will be deployed to the Diving and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group in Den Helder…
Ship Vettings Reveal Gasket & Pump Deficiencies
London P&I Club issues warning on manhole gasket and bilge pump shortcomings. THE London P&I Club has reported a growing incidence of shortcomings with regard to the condition of manhole cover gaskets on board ships. In the latest issue of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club says that feedback from its Ship Inspection Programme indicates that an increasing number of inspectors are reporting issues in this respect.
IMCA Publishes Pocket Safety Cards
‘Safety Coaching’ and ‘Workplace Fatigue’ are the two latest pocket safety cards in the series published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). “These are card numbers 20 and 21 in the popular and effective series,” explains Hugh Williams, IMCA’s Chief Executive. “The safety coaching card includes a list of key aspects of the role of a coach, encouraging people to stop and think and provide objective and honest feedback.
