Megayacht Conversion to Offshore Personnel Floatel
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Chevalier Floatels contracts Holland Shipyards to convert its first ship to a DP2 offshore support & accommodation vessel. In response to the growing European market for wind energy, Chevalier Floatels has initiated the development of a new design concept for staff accommodation and transport to offshore wind farms installations. Chevalier Floatelsā ethos is that their vessels are more than just āfloating accommodationsā. The wellbeing and comfort of the staff on board is paramount.
Northern Sea Route Clicks Up Record Transits
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46 vessels have transited through Northern Sea Route as this year's navigation season comes to an end. Never before have so many vessels used the Northern Sea Route for cargo transport between Europe and Asia. and never before has so much cargo been transported along the route, reports the 'Barents Observer'. Although the season is not yet completely over ā there are still two Finnish icebreakers inā¦
Italian Yachbuilder WIns Chinese Boatshow Award
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The Ferretti 570 wins award as best motor yacht below 60 ft in length at the 2012 Xiamen International Boat Show. The prestigious Chinese Yachting Industry Award was awarded to the Ferretti 570, which was recognised as the Best Motor Yacht in the category below 60 feet in length. Moreover, Speedo Marine - the local dealer with whom the Ferretti Group displayed an Altura 840 during the Xiamen Show - was selected as the best dealer on the Chinese market.
Vietnamese Authorities Recapture Hijacked Tankship
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) commends Vietnamese authorities for recapture of hijacked tankship taken to their waters. The Malaysian-owned tankerā¦
Tug & Barge Safety Focus of New Publication
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The UK ClubĀ's Loss Prevention team takes a close look at tug and barge operations worldwide from the P&I perspective. The latest Loss Prevention publication from the UK P&I Club is entitled 'ĀTug and Barge Matters', running to 18 pages and heavily illustrated, it compares examples of bad and good practice. As in many other shipping sectors, following good practice is usually very inexpensive and canā¦
Double-ended Ferry Named at STX Shipyard
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STX Finland OyĀs Rauma Shipyard sees the naming & delivery of the new ferry to Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy (Finferries). The godmother of the next generation road ferry, Professor Elina Pirjatanniemi, named the ship ĀStellaĀ in the presence of invited guests, the representatives of Suomen Lauttaliikenne, STX Finland, and the classification society Bureau Veritas. The environmentally friendly double-ended ferry, NB 1380, entered production in December 2011 at the STX FinlandĀs Rauma Shipyard.
Astrium Highlights New Brand Image & Broadband Solutions
Partners and customers to benefit from extensive multi-technology service portfolio by provider of global satellite-based mobility services. Astrium Services willā¦
China Oil Demand Growth Slows
China's demand for oil in October 2012 was meaningfully weaker that it was the previous month. The detailed Chinese oil data for October were reported yesterday.
Three BMT Nigel Gee Design WSV's Launched
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Three new Windfamrm Support Vessels (WSV) built to BMT Nigel Gee designs launched in 10 days from three different shipyards. The vessels range from a 19.4m propeller driven conventional catamaran design to a 26m Extreme Semi-Swath (XSS), fitted with active motion damping systems consisting of T-Foils and interceptors. Sea trials for two of the vessels have been completed, both of which have met all expected performance criteria.
China Shipbuilder Delivers Another Bulk Carrier
COSCO Shipyard Group has delivered the bulk carrier Marine Princess of 35000 dwt to an Asian buyer. The delivery documents have been signed by and between COSCO Guangdong and the purchaser.
Vietnam Port Bars Cargoship Departure After Oil Spill
Maritime authorities in Quang Ngai ban a Panamanian-flagged ship from leaving after it spilled nearly 1,000 liters of oil at a local port. The Panama-flagged Chineseā¦
Castrol, MAN, Sing Off Same Lube Oil Song-sheet
MAN Diesel & Turbo supports Castrolās advice that misapplication of mid-range base number (BN) cylinder oils can cause corrosion. Castrol inform that the engineā¦
GAC Overcomes Challlenges, Delivers to Central Africa
GAC UK & GAC Seaforth overcome challenges to deliver cargo to LakeTanganyika, Burundi, for Surestream Petroleum oil exploration. Independent oil exploration company Surestream Petroleum Ltdā¦
Purchase Offers for Peene Shipyard Expected
New agreement reached with Berthold Brinkmann, the insolvency administrator of P+S WERFTEN, German Shipbuilders. The new agreement means hat both coast guard shipsā¦
ITF Inspectors Visit Ships for Support in Walmart Campaign
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ITF inspectors visit ships to ask captains and companies to raise concerns about the way Walmart treats its US staff. The ITF is urging shipping firms carrying cargo owned by US retail giant Walmart to raise concerns over its treatment of US warehouse workers and warning of impending industrial action at the company over the coming holiday period. They are likely to to embark on industrial action on 23 November in protest over poverty pay and the downgrading of working conditions.
Damen Shipyards Open Norway Office
Arnout Damen, COO of Damen Shipyards Group, officially opens a new office in Norwegian Stavanger. When asked why Dutch headquartered Damen Shipyards sets up an advanced base in Stavangerā¦
Korean Shipyard Delivers CMM Tankship
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Consolidated Marine Management (CMM) take delivery of 'King Gregory', first of two fuel-efficient medium-size tankers from Hyundai Mipo. The 52,000 dwt King Gregory, is the first of two medium-range (MR), IMO II & III-class oil/chemical tankers contracted by Latsis Group's Consolidated Marine Management. The ship features the latest equipment and technology to cope with new environmental requirements and energy-saving demands, according to Kostas Vlachos, Consolidatedās Chief Operating Officer.
Two Robert Allan Designed Tugboats Delivered
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Tugboats 'Izbaizabal Diez' & 'Izbaizabal Once' delivered to Spanish tug company Remolcadores Izbaizabal by Astilleros Armon in Navia, Spain. The design features a full raised forecastle running nearly half the length of the tug to provide a high standard of accommodation and the best possible sea-keeping capability for operation in exposed conditions. Main Propulsion for the AVT36/70E comprises a pair of MaK 8M25 diesel enginesā¦
World Fleet Set to Change: DNV's Shipping 2020 Scenario
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DNVās Shipping 2020 scenario explores technology uptake based on market forces, regulatory changes, fuel prices, technology costs & specific shipowner requirements. Based on expected market developments, regulatory changes, fuel prices, cost and availability of new technology and specific shipowner requirements, the model explores the technologies with the best payoff that will also ensure compliance with the relevant environmental requirements.
Towering Met Mast Order for GL Garrad Hassan
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Centrica awards contract to GL Garrad Hassan for design, supply, installation & operation of an offshore meteorological mast system. The contract is for Centrica's Celtic Array project in the Irish Sea. Located 15km north of Anglesey, the system includes a meteorological mast, power supply system, navigational aids and full suite of measurement equipment. āWeāre delighted to be delivering to this highā¦