Maersk Ships Save US$ 90-million on Energy Using KPI
In three years Maersk Line says it has saved almost USD 90 million in energy costs by measuring the performance of individual vessels, thus raising awareness on consumption. Other business units are to follow suit. Maersk KPIs, Key Performance Indicators, have for years been a way of measuring how well one did in the past year. Since 2009 however, KPIs have also made their way on to the vessels in a mission to boost performance.
Watermakers for Newbuild Drillships Ordered from Hatenboer-Water BV
Demitec® is the trade name of Hatenboer-Water RO type watermakers. These are heavy duty installations specially designed for 24/7 operation in maritime and offshore applications.
Warship in Place to Guard London Olympics
The warship will be berthed at Greenwich until after the Paralympics, and will act as a helicopter landing platform and logistics hub in support of maritime and air security operations. HMS Ocean will also accommodate 400 military personnel who will be part of the venue security force for nearby Greenwich Park. An amphibious assault ship, HMS Ocean is designed to deliver Royal Marines commandos to…
China Conference on Offshore Engineering Coming Up
The conference aims at exploring the forefront of subsea exploration technology, and promoting trade exchanges and cooperation between business partners. All participants…
Young Leaders Mingle at Tognum's Youth Future Forum
The event was hosted for the third time by Tognum, the propulsion and power solutions specialist, and organized in conjunction with Young Leaders GmbH. What does an internationally operating company like Tognum offer young people in terms of future strategies and opportunities for development? What are the challenges of the globalized world? The three-day forum centered on these key issues, as well as on meetings between young people and executives…
Port Everglades Names New Director of Administration
In his new position, Hill will oversee procurement, property management, contract administration, business permits, franchises, human resources, labor relations, risk management, contract administration, and various other facets of general administration for Port Everglades. He is replacing Pia Thompson, who retired recently after 35 years at Port Everglades. During the last six months, Hill served…
Japan's CLassNK Urged by UANI to Stop Cerifying Iranian Entities
ClassNK maintains an office in Tehran and provides certification for two Iranian radio firms that service Iranian shipping companies. In a July 12, 2012 letter to…
Global Marine Energy Gets UK Offshore Wind Farm Maintenance Contract
The cable maintenance agreement is designed to ensure that the transmission link is inspected and maintained properly over its service life. • A framework agreement for cable related incidents…
