Technip Wins Brunei Offshore Pipe Contract
Technip awarded flexible pipe supply contract for Champion Field offshore Brunei. Technip has been awarded by Swiber Offshore Construction a flexible pipe supply…
UK's Port of Tyne Shortlisted for Global Award
The Port of Tyne has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 in the Port Operator of the Year category. This award recognises the…
DP World Southampton Handles Pair of Mega-Container Ships
Southampton's role as a UK regional gateway confirmed by arrival of two 13,000 teu container carriers at the same time. Southampton’s strategic role as a regional gateway for the new generation of ultra-large container ships (ULCS) was reinforced with calls from two ocean carriers – among the largest and newest in the world – which berthed in tandem at the UK’s only South Coast container terminal, DP World Southampton.
German shipbuilder P+S Werften Edges to Brink
German shipbuilder P+S Werften fights for time to stave off insolvency. Troubled German shipbuilder P+S Werften, which operates two of the country's biggest shipyards…
Fire-damaged Sub 'USS Miami' US$450 Repair Cost
'USS Miami', heavily damaged by an arsonist in May, will cost US$450 to fix, put back into service. The figure is about $50 million higher than the initial repair estimates, and the service admits it could change as much as an additional $45 million, or 10 percent, reports 'Navy Times'. The fire heavily damaged or destroyed the submarine’s control room, combat systems and torpedo room. Casey James Fury…
Alphatron Introduce Onboard PABX System
Alphatron Marine introduces the Alphaconnect Hybrid, a type-approved on board Telephone System (PABX) with integrated IP facilities. The new Alphaconnect 48/128 hybrid uses well known Alphaconnect technology in combination with cable saving IP technology to provide internal marine communications. A dedicated app is available, to allow a smartphone to integrate with the communication system on board.
Korea-built Container Ships for Evergreen Named
Naming ceremonies held at Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard for two 8,542 TEU L-class container ships built for Evergreen. Ever Laden, the second L-type containership of Evergreen Line, was christened by S.S. Lin, the Evergreen Group's First Vice Group Chairman, at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard. The ceremonial rope cutting for the new 8,452-TEU vessel was performed by Mrs. Mei-Sui Lin in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from Taiwan and abroad. Mr.
Port of Rotterdam to Intensify Development
Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to intensify investment programme for Port Vision 2030 in light of increased financial returns. In the first half year, the Port…
Offshore Structural Strength Analysis Software Launched by DNV
DNV Software introduces new 6.3 version of Sesam GeniE, to provide strength analysis through the entire lifecycle of fixed offshore structures. To avoid catastrophes at oil or gas field operations it is vital that a thorough strength analysis is done before a structure is operative. The effects of wave, wind and fatigue determine the duration and profitability of the operation, and correct calculations are critical.
ECDIS Furuno Type-specific Training Available in China
Furuno Shanghai has started to provide product-specific ECDIS training for its important Chinese market. Furuno Shanghai is the sixth training facility to join the Furuno NavSkills training network and with its strategic location it is strengthening FURUNO's provision of type specific ECDIS training to the many end users around the world. The type specific ECDIS training provided by Furuno Shanghai…
Somali Counter-piracy Operations Effective, Should Continue
UK House of Lords Select Committee states naval 'Operation Atalanta' has turned the tide on Somali pirates but should extend. The House of Lords EU Committee for…
Offshore Wind Farm Cable Landed Off Coast of Wales
Global Marine Energy lands first export cable from 'Cable Enterprise' at Gwynt y Môr 576 MW offshore wind farm. The cable was landed by GME’s recently launched vessel, Cable Enterprise, and is the first of four export cables to be installed at the project site. Each of the export cables are between 18km and 22km in length linking the north coast of Wales to the offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay.
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