Panama Canal Expansion: Lock Valves Arrive
The Panama Canal Expansion Program passes a milestone with the arrival of first shipment of valves for the third set of locks. The valves were built in South Korea by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. “This marks a new milestone for the Panama Canal expansion works, particularly for the construction of the new locks,” Panama Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano said. Arriving on board the vesel BCC England…
US DoD Extends Austal Chartering Contract
The Dept of Defense exercise a 6-month option period for worldwide charter of a US-flagged passenger/cargo ferry. The vessel will support the Marine Corps, Third Marine Expeditionary Force…
Hybrid-powered Container Reach Stacker for UK Market
The world's first hybrid reach stacker, developed by Konecranes, is soon to be available in the UK through Cooper SH. With a 45 tonne lifting capacity, the new SMV 4531 TB5 HLT features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage - significantly cutting fuel consumption and emissions. Estimated fuel consumption will be around 10 liters/hour during normal handling of fully loaded containers…
Norway's Scana Energy Call on Consultants
Scana Industries ASA engage consultants to evaluate strategies for Scana Energy's further growth and international development. Scana Industries ASA has engaged…
Steam Turbines: MHI in J/V with Chinese Company
MHI to establish small/medium-size steam turbine & marine-use steam turbine marketing & design business with Qingdao Jieneng Steam Turbine Group. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has signed an agreement with Qingdao Jieneng Steam Turbine Group Co., Ltd. of China, a major manufacturer of small steam turbines, under which the two companies will jointly establish Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Jieneng (Qingdao) Steam Turbine Co., Ltd.
Kirby to Announce 4Q Results on 30 January
Kirby Corporation To Announce 2012 Fourth Quarter And Year Results On January 30, 2013, With Conference Call On January 31, 2013. Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE…
Vigor Inks Deal for 80,000 Ton Drydock
Vigor signs deal for largest floating drydock in the United States. Vigor Industrial has reached an agreement with Daoda Marine Heavy Industry Company (DDHI) to…
IHC Handling Systems Delivers Innovative Tool
IHC Handling Systems, part of IHC Merwede, has delivered a pile guiding tool for the installation of 80 wind turbine foundations at sea. This innovative tool was designed and constructed by IHC Handling Systems, and then installed on board Seajacks’ new jack-up vessel, ZARATAN, in autumn 2012. The company was awarded the contract on the strength of its vast expertise and experience in the offshore market.
Ocean Rig Announces Contract Signing
Ocean Rig UDW Inc., a global provider of offshore deepwater drilling services, has announced that it has signed definitive documentation, following the previously announced Letter of Intent…
Dryships Reports Sale
DryShips Inc., an international provider of marine transportation services for drybulk and petroleum cargoes, and through its majority owned subsidiary, Ocean Rig UDW Inc.…
McDermott Awarded Pemex Platform Contract
McDermott International, Inc. has announced that one of its subsidiaries has received a letter of award for a turnkey contract for the PB-Litoral-A production platform…
COA Appoints STX Panocean's Kwon to BoD
The Container Owners Association – the international organization representing container shipping lines and container leasing companies worldwide – has appointed Mr O I Kwon…
Seaspan Chooses CleanBallast
CleanBallast bolsters world’s most efficient container vessels. North America's leading containership owner Seaspan, with a fleet serving customers in Asia, Europe and South America, caused quite a stir when it showcased its revolutionary SAVER (Seaspan Action on Vessel Energy Reduction) design of 10,000 TEU container vessels. Pursuing the aim of top-efficiency ship operation and improved operational performances…
Great Lakes Shipyard Appoints Three Managers
Great Lakes Shipyard recently appointed three management positions because of continued Shipyard expansion. Paul W. Deterding has been appointed as Vice President & General Manager.
Trelleborg Marine Systems Acquires SeaTechnik
Trelleborg Marine Systems, part of Trelleborg business area Offshore and Construction, has announced the acquisition of Sea Systems Technology Ltd. (SeaTechnik), a firm engaged in the design and manufacture of systems for safeguarding the transfer of LNG between liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and shore terminals. In addition to developing, manufacturing and supporting systems for the safe handling of LNG…
St. Lawrence Seaway Sees Late Season Surge
Tonnage Exceeds Forecast as Grain Heads to Overseas Markets. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced today that tonnage increased by 4% to 38.9 million tonnes during the 2012 navigation season, exceeding the SLSMC’s original forecast by 300,000 tonnes thanks in part to a late season surge in grain movements. Strong performance within a number of core markets contributed to an overall gain of 1.4 million tonnes for the year…
ECDIS Workbook from Transas Marine
In response to the growing demand in ECDIS Training and in order to contribute to the knowledge improvement on ECDIS use, Transas Marine has published an ECDIS Workbook…
Stena Line Providing Free Internet
Highly customized least cost routing solution helps leading ferry operator to meet customer expectations for free connectivity. Stena Line, the established ferry operator in north west Europe is using a customer-specific solution from Marlink to provide improved free Internet connectivity for passengers on seven ferries serving Norwegian, Swedish and Danish routes. The CoastalRoam solution is a specially…
EU to Support Dunkirk Modernization
The European Union will co-finance with over €2.2 million from the TEN-T Program studies analyzing the possible ways to improve the rail connections to the French…
EMAS Demonstrates All-round Strength
More than US$160 million worth of contracts won by the subsea services, offshore support services divisions, and the energy services division. EMAS, the operating brand of Ezra Holdings…
