Overload test for Liebherr Heavy Lift Crane
Currently the support vessel Caballo Marango is being equipped with a Liebherr heavy lift crane, type BOS 35000, in the port of Rostock. The overload test has now been carried out and the offshore crane successfully lifted 1,100 t which is 110% of its maximum lifting capacity. The crane, offering a maximum boom length of 102 m, was built at the Liebherr plant in Rostock within the last eight months.
PPG PMC Business earns SSPC Military Award
Recognized for coatings performance on restoration of historic battleship. PPG Industries' (NYSE:PPG) protective and marine coatings (PMC) business received The…
BV Certification France Unveils Offshore Wind Guide
Bureau Veritas Certification France has released a comprehensive Guide on Offshore Wind Farm Project Certification, which allows industry players and experts to make sense of the complex rules applying to certification processes in the field of offshore wind farms. Bureau Veritas is attending the EWEA trade show from 4 to 7 February 2013 in Vienna (Austria). This exhibition will give visitors the opportunity…
Container Loaded BWT Gets ClassNK Approval
MHI and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Co-develop Japan's First ClassNK Approved Installation Technology for Container-Type Ballast Water Treatment System -- Will Enable Faster BWTS Retrofitting and Deployment. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), working jointly with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), has developed installation technology of a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) enclosed in a standard-size freight container in the hold of container ships.
Finacantieri STX OSV Acquisition Completed
Fincantieri subsidiary Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A., completes acquisition, intend to buy more shares. This acquisition marks Fincantieri's entry into a market segment…
Euronav Reports Earnings; Pushes Fuel Economy
Belgium's Euronav reported a net loss of US$ 31-million in its Q4 2012 financial report. The result of the fourth quarter is affected positively by the revaluation…
Bourbon's Two New Offshore FSIV's
FSIV (Fast Support Intervention Vessels) 'Bourbon Sirocco' delivered & 'Bourbon Shamal' soon to be delivered. Designed by Piriou Ingénierie and Mauric Design, and built by the Piriou SEAS shipyard in Vietnam, this brand new series relies on the solid experience both companies have and on their long-term partnership with Bourbon, which in 2004 resulted in the very first FSIV (Fast Support Intervention Vessels) series in the BOURBON fleet; currently numbering 30 such vessels.
Momentum Engineering Achieves ISO & OHSAS Standards
Offshore & onshore drilling specialists Momentum awarded Environmental, Health & Safety management certifications. In a statement Momentum's Managing Directore Mr. James C. The Momentum Group is an Irish registered company established in 1983 with principal headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hong Kong Plans Ship Exhaust Gas Emissions Law
Ship onshore power alternative provision to take several years, but clean fuel requirement by 2014. It will take several years for the government to introduce onshore…
BWTS in a Box Fits in Cargo Hold
New ClassNK-approved container-type Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) installation technology. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), working jointly with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), has developed installation technology of a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) enclosed in a standard-size freight container for installation in the hold of container ships. The new technology will significantly reduce BWTS retrofitting turnaround time in comparison to engine-room BWTS installation.
Crew Cashcard a Continuing Success
Over 100,000 seafarers currently committed to the CrewCashCard, with a total potential of 1.5-million more to come. CrewCashCard eliminates many well-known pain points for both ship owners and their respective crew. Immediate benefits are achieved from bypassing the traditional practice of cash payroll payment distribution at ports of call. Benefits for the seafarers include safety and better funds security…
AEC Appoints Business Development Manager
Aquatic Engineering & Construction (AEC) appoints Martyn Conroy to Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. Aquatic, an Acteon company, has the ability to lay flexible and semi-rigid product on the seabed, with wide experience of off- and onshore installations, transpooling and recovery and decommissioning. Conroy’s responsibilities in his new role will include leading sales and business development across the broader EMEA region.
Counter-Piracy Tugboat & Barge Guide
ReCAAP issue 'Tug Boats & Barge' guide to help owners, operators and crew stay safe from hijacking and piracy. The guide contains inputs and experience of tug boat owners…
Braemar Earnings Boosted by 'Rena' Operations
Braemar Shipping Services, international provider of shipping, marine & energy services, issues interim financial statement. The interim management statement refers…
Steerprop Propulsion Win Orders from Russia & India
Finland's Steerprop wins orders from Russia's Severnaya shipyard & the Bharati shipyard in India for ECO CRP propulsors. The orders are for the new generation ECO CRP propulsors that are designed to provide the finest efficiency and maneuverability at even the highest speeds. The combined value of these orders is approximately 10 million Euros. The multi-purpose vessel ordered by the Russian Federation will be powered by two SP 120 ECO CRP -propulsors to operate at speeds of roughly 18 knots.
SHI to Build Eighth Drillship for Pacific Drilling
Pacific Drilling exercises contract option for Samsung Heavy Industries to construct another Ultra-Deepwater Drillship. The drillship will have a rated water depth of 12…
World Superyacht Award Winner 'Seriously' for Sale
Builders Feadship puts its World Superyacht award-winning 45m megayacht for sale at a reduced 29.8 million Euro price. From the moment of her launch Feadship had special plans for the 45-metre Helix. The world's leading luxury motoryacht builder knew that she would be ideal to showcase the Feadship lifestyle to new and potential clients across the Far East. Helix fulfilled this brief in spectacular fashion during 2012…
Offshore Thailand Drilling Contract for 'Atwood Orca'
An Atwood Oceanics subsidiary awarded drilling services contract by Mubadala Petroleum. The Atwood Orca, currently under construction at PPL Shipyard in Singapore…
Nautilus Marine Extends Acquisition Tender Offer
Nautilus Marine Acquisition Corp. extends its tender offer for Assetplus Ltd. until end of January 2013. The completion of the tender offer is a condition to Nautilus'…
AAM Shipyard CEO Buys Out Founding Partner
CEO, Matthew Mullett, acquires complete control of All American Marine from founder partner Pat Pitsch. Mullett joined AAM as CEO in 1999 and has served as the managing partner of the shipyard since he became co-owner in 2003. Under Mullett’s leadership, the small boat builder has grown to become an award-winning and internationally known entity. Originally known for their 32’ aluminum bay boats and 6-pak charter boats…
