Steam Boiler Contract for Parat Halvorsen
Tersan Shipyard, Turkey, awards contract for four fishing-trawler steam boilers to Parat Havorsen. The boiler plants will be equipped with Parat combined oil fired and exhaust gas boilers, type MCS, to comply steam production for the freezer trawlers fishmeal and fish oil factory. The exhaust gas section is specially designed for high steam production during low load on the ship’s engine. The steam boilers are for Tersan Shipyards' stern trawlers ST-116 new-buildings…
Attorneys Press US$400-million Claim Against Cruise Company
New York law firm Ronai & Ronai file a compensation claim on behalf of a victim of the 'Costa Concordia' shipwreck. The federal lawsuit has been filed in the United…
Dredging Works to Bring Post-Panamax Ships to US East Coast Port
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announces signature of third Delaware River dredging contract. Governor Tom Corbett was joined by the Philadelphia Regional Port…
MHI Appoint Senior Regional Staff
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI ) install Chief Regional Officers to enhance business strategies in Latin America & Asia-Pacific. Through creation of the posts…
Brown Relieves White at Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
Rear Adm.(lower half) Brian B. Brown relieved Rear Adm. Jonathan W. White as commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NAVMETOCCOM) in a traditional…
Keppel Signs $4.1B Deal
The offshore industry, and specifically Brazil, continue to be a driver for maritime markets, as Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), through its subsidiary Fernvale Pte.
Ove Bråthen strengthens Scandinavian sales team at MARIS
Maritime Information Systems AS, Norway (MARIS) has appointed Ove Bråthen Director, Sales Scandinavia. Mr Bråthen, who holds an electronics degree with focus on radar and underwater acoustics, brings more than 25 years’ international sales experience to the company, having spent the first six years of his career with the Royal Norwegian Navy. After working at sea on a number of seismic research vessels…
IEC Sets Out High Voltage Shore to Ship Connection Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees).
Fire-fighting Experts Reboard 'MSC Flaminia' After Storm
'MSC Flaminia', fire still smouldering in No. 7 hold, boarded again after foul weather in UK Western Approaches. Thanks to improving weather conditions, a team of firefighting experts is able to board MSC FLAMINIA and continue the salvaging efforts today. Boarding had not been possible since July 30 2012. The current measures aim at inspecting areas which had not been accessible so far. Also, data is being collected to calculate and assess the stability of the vessel.
Indian NAIS System Implemented by SAAB
Saab, with Elcome Marine Services, successfully implements National Automatic Identification System Network in India. Saab's National Automatic Identification System…
Tognum Tones Down Financial Forecast for Full Year 2012
Tognum adjusts its forecast at end of the first half-year 2012, anticipating growth in revenues in the lower single-digits. The company now anticipates growth in…
Plainer Sailing in Western Australia's New TS Scheme
New shipping fairways being progressively introduced in August 2012 off the coasts of NW Australia. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese recently…
FPSO Offshore Angola FEED Contract for KBR
KBR awarded FEED for FPSO topsides and hull, Luanda Office to play major role in supplying local content. KBR announce that it has been awarded a FEED contract to…
Russian Icebreaker Order for Baltic Shipyard
Atomflot awards a US$ 1.15-billion contract for a nuclear-powered icebreaker to Russia's Baltic Shipyard. The ship is designed for operations in the western Arctic…
Russia to Set Up Northern Sea Route Naval Infrastructure
Russia will create several hubs along the Northern Sea Route to enforce security in the region. The Northern Sea Route stretches along Russia’s Arctic coast from Murmansk on the Barents Sea to the Bering Strait in the Far East. Russia will create several infrastructure hubs along the Northern Sea Route in the Arctic to be used as temporary stations for Russian warships and border guard vessels, according to Security Council chief Nikolai Patrushev.
Brazilians Sign Charters for Three Semi-submersible Rigs
Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás (QGOG) partners with Sete Brasil in charter agreements for 3 drilling rigs. QGOG, the largest Brazilian provider of drilling and production services…
Oregon Wave Energy Calls for US$ 10,000 Prize Entrants
Oregon Wave Energy Trust seeks submissions for Its 2012 Ocean Energy Fast Pitch competition. In conjunction with the seventh annual Ocean Renewable Energy Conference in Portland…
Horizon Lines Nets Quality, Service Awards
Horizon Lines receives top honors in 'Quest for Quality' award, ranked first by customers for outstanding service. Horizon Lines, Inc., one of the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping companies…
MTN Introduce Remote Location Broadcast Transmission
MTN Satellite Communications introduces 'Broadcast Group' to provide global coverage audio & video transmissions. MTN Satellite Communications announce the formation…
Cruise Ship Healthcare Conference Hears from Norovirus Expert
Zylast™ infectious disease specialist presents benefits of broad spectrum anti-microbial products at Miami meeting. Maj. Steven E. Czerwinski (Retired), an infectious…
