FLEX LNG & SHI Make Peace: LNG Carriers on Order
FLEX LNG announce they have executed a binding and final settlement agreement with shipbuilders Samsung Heavy Industries: arbitration proceedings have been discontinued…
Port State Control Software: KR to Supply EMSA
The Korean Register (KR) – an IACS member classification society - is to supply the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) with a new generation “RuleCheck” system.
Konecranes Win Repeat CSX RTG & Reach Stacker Orders
Konecranes has received a repeat RTG order from transportation supplier CSX Intermodal Terminals in the US, comprising 4 Konecranes RTG's with an option for the supply of one more. Konecranes say that this is the second RTG delivery to CSX Intermodal Terminals as the previous order for three RTGs was placed in June last year. The recently ordered cranes will be delivered to two facilities operated by CSX Intermodal Terminals: three RTGs will be installed in Valleyfield…
Dutch Shipyard Alewijnse Carefully Race to Wire Warship
Following the arrival of the Royal Netherlands Navy Joint Support Ship 'Karel Doorman' at Vlissingen, Alewijnse Marine Systems say they are now on the second stage of a four year project to install the electrical systems on this exceptionally sophisticated vessel. The contract was awarded by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding at the end of 2010 and is for the installation of the ship-wide electrical systems including those for command and control…
Why Size Matters: Container Ship Economies of Scale
Maersk Line’s first 18,000 teu vessel, the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller, which was doing the rounds on her maiden voyage in Northern Europe last week, has prompted much speculation on her economies of scale, particularly as HHI has just confirmed that it is negotiating an order for five slightly larger ships with UASC, says Drewry Maritime Research in a new paper. The economies of scale offered by Maersk Line’s 18,000 teu vessels are so great that few can ignore them.
Maritime Security Firm Urges Suez Canal Precautions
Heightened security should be implemented now on all merchant ships transiting the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, UK Maritime security company GoAGT advises shipmasters.
AET Sign Up for ShipServ TradeNet Services
ShipServ, a leading marine and offshore e-marketplace, has been contracted by tankship operators AET to provide procurement software services for its fleet operations.
Cargotec Appoints Chief Financial Officer for MacGregor
Declan Guerin (43) has been appointed MacGregor's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of September 1, 2013. Guerin has earlier held the position of Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and been a member of the Executive Committee of MacGregor since the start of 2013. He will be responsible for accounting, finance and M&A.continues as member of the MacGregor Executive Committee and reports to MacGregor President Mikael Mäkinen.
DNV to Class UASC Ultra-large Container Ships
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has signed contracts to build some of the world’s largest and greenest container ships, and all will be classed by DNV. Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea (HHI) is to build the five 18,000 TEU ships. In addition, there will be an option for one more. The contracts between UASC and HHI also include 5 + 6 ships of 14,000 TEU, also to DNV class. “I’m pleased and proud that DNV has been selected as the preferred class for these huge and advanced ships…
