Canada's Descartes Systems Acquire Dutch Software Provider
Infodis provides a rich, functional transportation management network-based solution that handles specific European logistics requirements. The solution manages…
Kratos Wins Navy SSC Pacific Contract
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.,a leading National Security Solutions provider, has announced that it was on the Booz Allen Hamilton winning team to provide…
LNG Fuel of the Future – Denmark Maritime Authority Affirms in Report
The main project purpose has been to make recommendations for the best way in which to establish an infrastructure facilitating the use of LNG as a ships’ fuel.
Japan Shipowners Issue Tsunami Guidelines to Fleet
NYK has drawn upon the lessons learned from the tremendous tsunami damage sustained by vessels after the east Japan earthquake in March of last year to create tsunami…
Greece's Troubled Economy Looks to Shipping for Lifeline
With the participation of 1,870 exhibitors from 87 countries and regions, which sets a new record in the four decade history of the biennial exhibition, and 17,000…
Indian Warship Begins Sea Trials
INS Tarkash (serial number 01355) is the second Project 11356 frigate of a three-ship series ordered by India for its navy. The lead ship – INS Teg (F45) – was handed over to the customer on Apr 27, 2012 and is currently heading for her homebase Visakhapatnam. According to the ship's construction manager Sergei Schugorev, "the trials program is pretty eventful. The ship is to be delivered in October, so we have an array of works to do.
Bio-fuel's Potential Shown by Marad Tests
The Maritime Administration has announced its analysis of a test conducted with algae-based biofuel on one of its large commercial-size vessels. This cutting-edge…
Korean Shipbuilders in Troubled Waters
According to a report by Park Si-soo in the 'Korea Times', Korean shipbuilders are caught between a rock and a hard place. The prolonged global economic downturn…
Simek Get Order for Versatile Subsea Work Vessel
The contract is for a ship specially designed to carry out ROV, survey, diving and light construction offshore work, also able to perform work on the construction of wind farms. Simek is due to complete the new vessel by May 2014. • · Accommodation for a total of 90 persons, SPS code and lifeboats. • · Effective logistics and facilities for management of subsea operations including data processing rooms and conference rooms. • · DP II with diesel electric propulsion system.
ABS Nautical Systems Signs New Contact in Malaysia
Saujana Marine Sdn Bhd has signed an agreement for the use of ABS Nautical Systems’ NS5 Enterprise software on two of their 300 pax accommodation barges. Based in Malaysia…
ABS Nautical Systems Expands in the Middle East
ABS Nautical Systems has signed a contract with Arina Offshore (Fze) for use of its NS5 Enterprise software, marking the fourth new customer win in this region.
ABS Nautical Systems Signs Two New Contracts in Greece
ABS Nautical Systems has signed two new contracts in Greece with Petrochem General Management S.A. and Opera S.A. for use of its NS5 Enterprise software. Both companies will take advantage of the ABS Newbuild Program which offers free software to ABS-classed vessels built after 1 January 2009. Petrochem General Management S.A. will implement the Hull Inspection module on seven of its chemical carriers.
Niron Staal, VOSTA LMG Sign Long Term Agreement
As a result of the need for innovation in the dredging market, Niron Staal and VOSTA LMG Cutting and Coupling Systems have entered into a long term agreement for…
Final Football Whistle Signals Kick Off for Posidonia 2012
Some 250 shipping executives from 24 companies unraveled their football talent on the turf of Greek Superleague champions Olympiacos during the Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament, the last of the three sporting events which comprised this year's recreational and networking calendar of the Posidonia 2012 Exhibition week. The five-a-side event, which was organized by Posidonia Exhibitions S.A and Naftiliaki Filathliki Enosis…
Descartes Systems Acquires Infodis
Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, acquired Infodis B.V., a Netherlands-based…
Beam Announces Inmarsat-Based Piracy Solution
Beam Communications Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Reach Limited (ASX: WRR), announces a new satellite piracy solution for secure communication on board a vessel. The new system operates with the Inmarsat satellite network. Beam’s new Oceana 800 Covert Piracy Solution provides a dedicated system for a safe room or citadel on board a vessel. The system ensures that, in the event of a piracy attack…
Bureau Veritas Launches E-Learning Program
International classification society Bureau Veritas has launched a web-based training program to help companies in the shipping industry train their personnel for implementation of the Maritime Labor Convention. As the deadline for implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 draws nearer, companies in the shipping industry are becoming increasingly aware of the need to make sure that they are properly prepared, and that their personnel are correctly trained.
Aker Solutions Developing Norway's Oil and Gas Future
Statoil has awarded Aker Solutions early phase studies for all their recent major discoveries on the Norwegian Continental Shelf; the Skrugard and Havis fields in the Barents Sea and the Johan Sverdrup discovery in the North Sea. Contract values are undisclosed. The past year has been unique, with Johan Sverdrup (formerly named Aldous/Avaldsnes) as the largest out of several new discoveries in mature areas in the North Sea…
Ecochlor’s BWT Systems Receives ABS Approval
Ecochlor, Inc. announced that it has received Product Design Assessment (PDA) Approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for their full range of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS).
Cecon ASA: Update on Davie Yard Situation
“SNC-Lavalin has made the difficult decision to cease its efforts to participate in the Davie Joint Venture. Following an extensive analysis, we concluded that this initiative did not pass the financial or business risk criteria required to proceed. SNC-Lavalin was one of the Davie J.V. partners that was planned to take part in the completion of the Cecon vessels under construction at the Davie yard.
