COSCO to Build Ulstein design
Ulstein has entered into a contract for the delivery of design and power package for two platform supply vessels of the PX121 design for the Dutch shipowner Vroon. The ships will be constructed at Chinaās COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard Co., Ltd. The vessels are planned for delivery in Q1 2015. The contract also includes an option of two more vessels. The vessels for Vroon are the ninth and tenth of this design.
GL Container Ship Forum
The Forum looked at a broad spectrum of topics concerning container shipping including: stowage and lashing, the potential for LNG vessels and bunkering, trends in the liner markets, high tensile steel and thick materials for ship building, pilotage and maneuvering XXL container ships in the Hamburg harbor and the advantages of having an Emergency Response Service. Some 50 representatives from the container industry met with GL experts at the Container Ship Forumā¦
LMS Maps 3D Sound Fields with SoundBrush
LMS International debuted LMS SoundBrush, its new and patented acoustic troubleshooting solution. LMS SoundBrush is a tool that enables engineers to map sound propagation around an object and localize acoustic sources. LMS SoundBrush makes sound visible. It is the first technology ever to visualize sound fields in 3D while measuring. At the heart of the compact SoundBrush solution is the patented optical tracking technology, combined with either a G.R.A.S.
Dockwise Applies for Delisting from Euronext
This press release is issued by Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Dockwise Ltd. (Dockwise) pursuant to the provisions of Article 5-12 of the Norwegianā¦
Advances in Sea-State Forecasting
Marine operations such as offshore oil and gas operations, renewable energy projects and shipping depend on high quality information on sea-state (wave height, period, direction, steepness) for economic and safety decision making. The information currently available is based on atmospheric/ocean models and lacks sufficient temporal and spatial resolution. āWave conditions are always changing and can vary tremendously over a period of a few hoursā, said Chelseaās Technical Manager, Paul Bolton.
Direct Comparison of Waterjets
Two recent refits of waterjets are unique in one respect that they allow a direct comparison between waterjet brands, while everything else remains unchanged. Waterjets from Marine Jet Power were recently used to solve some significant propulsion issues and in one case the exchange even helped a yard to achieve its project goals leading to the fact that the yard finally was able to deliver the ships to the owners.
Seaspanās Selects PEMA Equipment for NSPS Project
The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) is an initiative of the Canadian Government to build new ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard. Seaspanās Vancouver Shipyards won the right to bid on the non-combat vessels under this strategy, and as such is proceeding with a $200 million Shipyard Modernization Program to support execution. As a part of modernization project, Seaspan selected PEMA welding automation equipment for their panel production.
MOL Safety Conference 2013 Held in Four Cities
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. The event opened with a strong message from MOL Chairman Akimitsu Ashida and President Koichi Muto, who said, "Safe operation is key toā¦
Irish Continental Group Release 2012 Results
Irish Continental Group (ICG) produced another resilient performance in the face of continued economic weakness, which affects both consumer travel and import/export trade flowsā¦
Damen Introduces New ASD Tug
Introducing the ASD Tug 2913 ā compact, powerful and ideal for busy ports. Damen Shipyards Group is launching a new vessel type in its ASD Tug series. The ASD Tug 2913 has been designed primarily as a highly manoeuvrable, powerful tug, ideally suited for busy harbours where space is limited. Petersen & Alpers (Germany) is the launching customer for the new tug, which will be delivered end 2014. Theā¦
GL Garrad Hassan Announces New Country Manager
Mr Dilip Kumar will take up the role of Country Manager for GL Garrad Hassan in India. India is the world's third largest market for wind, with annual installationsā¦
PB Asher Partners with Burgess Marine
The Worldās Longest established Fuel Injection equipment specialistās āPB Asherā joins forces with āBurgess Marineā The UKās largest independent Ship Repair Company to offer a complete solution for marine engine overhaul, repair & replacement. Ben Cross ā MD at PB Asher says āWe couldnāt be happier joining forces with Burgess Marine; Itās a logical move and will enable both companies to offer an improved service solution to existing and prospective customers.
Ocean Installer Awarded Contract with Shell U.K.
Shell U.K.Ltd. awarded Ocean Installer a contract for umbilical installation at the Bittern field in the U.K. sector of the North Sea. The scope of the work is to install two new static umbilicals of 20.7km and 1.8km. This includes pre-lay engineering; survey and confirmation of all routes and subsea work; monitoring and testing of umbilicals during transportation and installation; umbilical installationā¦
Russia is Open for Business at NEVA 2013
NEVA 2013, which convenes in Russiaās āmaritime capitalā St Petersburg between September 24 and 27, will offer delegates and exhibitors the opportunity to scrutiniseā¦
Seaspan Ferries to Install AMP at Swartz Bay Terminal
Seaspan Ferries Corporation's installation of shore electrical power (also known as AMP) to receive Government of Canada funding. Shore power is a highly effectiveā¦
Cruise Ship Fire in German Shipbuilder's Building Dock
A fire leading to significant smoke formation broke out on a ship newbuilding in the covered building dock II. At present the shipyardās fire brigade and membersā¦
Deepwater Driller Ocean Rig 2012 Financial Reports
Ocean Rig UDW Inc international contractor of offshore deepwater drilling services reports unaudited losses in Q4 & year-end 2912 financial results. For the year ended 2012ā¦
US$44-million Houston Ship Channel Expansion Planned
Houston-based Oiltanking Partners LP to expand its terminal on the Houston Ship Channel to meet demand to export liquefied petroleum gas. Expansion plans includeā¦
PSV Still Aground on San Jose Island Beach
The Coast Guard and local agencies continue to oversee operations to refloat the PSV 'Int'l Carrier'. The four person crew of the grounded motor vessel Intāl Carrier made an attempt to refloat the ship Tuesday evening after main propulsion was regained, but they were not successful. The ship ran aground Monday, about 9 miles northeast of Port Aransas. The shipās owner, International Offshore Services, has signed a contract with Mammoet Salvage to develop a salvage plan and recover the vessel.
Fit Hong Kong Pilots Can Work Longer
The government's transport bureau has proposed that HK harbor pilots be allowed to extend their service until 68 years of age. The proposal has been made to meet the needs of the shipping industryā¦
