Whatâs Next for Shipping?
Close to 1,000 maritime exhibitors showed off the breadth and diversity of the shipping industry at this weekâs Nor-Shipping, the bi-annual event that opened in Oslo on 1 June.
US, Vietnam to Bolster Maritime Security
The United States and Vietnam are committed to deepening their defense relationship, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi duringâŚ
Environmentalists Sue Over Shell Plan to Drill in Arctic
Several environmental groups sued the United States on Tuesday to derail Royal Dutch Shell PLC's plan to drill in the Arctic Ocean as soon as July. The Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementâŚ
Recent Vessel Sales: May 2015
Vessel sales for May 2015 (as of June 1) as prepared by Shipping Intelligence, Inc., New York.
Simrad Launches New Pro Line Products
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Simrad announced the launch of three new products in its professional line: the HS60 GPS Compass, V5035 Class-A AIS, and M5000 Series Monitors. The new GPS compass, the HS60, brings expanded functionality to traditional heading sensors such as rate-of-turn and pitch-and-roll output. With these features, the HS60 provides a low-cost, yet effective smart antenna option for marine vessels. Using SimNet and NMEA 2000 data communicationâŚ
ThomasNet.com: Sourcing Solution for the Marine Industry
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Building relationships with reliable, high-quality suppliers is critical to the success of boat operators, naval architects, engineers and others in the marine industry. Having suppliers âon deckâ whose products meet shipbuilding and repair requirements is part of that equation. When marine equipment inevitably fails or reaches the end of its service life, maintenance personnel need to know where to turn for quick replacements. Thatâs where ThomasNet.com comes in.
Optimizing Efficiency Requires Measurement of True Output
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Binsfield Engineeringâs TorqueTrak telemetry instruments measure torque, RPMâs and power data. Binsfeld Engineering specializes in transmitting sensor signals from rotating machinery and has been designing wireless, noncontact data transmission systems since 1974. Today, its TorqueTrak telemetry instruments are commonly used to measure true mechanical Torque & Power on rotating propeller shafts in all types of ships and marine craft.
Rolls-Royce to Power Ice-Class MPV
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Rolls-Royce secured a contract to supply a power and propulsion package for an ice-class multipurpose vessel under construction at Keppel Singmarine for Singaporean shipowner New Orient Marine Pte Ltd. The propulsion package includes a 1,650kW and two 3,000kW tunnel thrusters, two US ARC 0.8 main azimuth thrusters and a single 3,000kW retractable thruster. As well as four Bergen B32:40V12ACD and twoâŚ
The Ever-Evolving Rapid Response Skimmer
Kvichakâs Rapid Response Skimmers (RRS) are perhaps best known for their use by the U.S. Navy, but the design of these robust and well-designed units has evolvedâŚ
ABB Helps Improve Efficiency on the Worldâs Largest Ships
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ABB has designed turbochargers powering the largest ships in the world. First came the China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) Globe with capacity of 19,100 TEU completing its maiden voyage in February 2015. This was followed by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Oscar at 19,224 TEU. Both have engines incorporating ABB-designed turbochargers and are each the first of a series of vessels to launch in the coming months also featuring turbochargers designed by ABB.
Radio Holland, BWFM Ink Service Agreement
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Radio Holland, part of Imtech Marine, has won a service agreement with tanker, gas and offshore maritime group BW Fleet Management (BWFM). The two-year agreement covers all the navigation and communication equipment onboard 13 LPG vessels. Radio Holland also provides remote support for these vessels. BWFM has technical responsibility for more than 50 vessels including Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs)âŚ
Harris CapRock One
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Harris CapRock Communications launched the industryâs first unified, fully managed satellite, wireless and terrestrial connectivity service designed to reduce customersâ voice, data and equipment management costs. Customers in the energy and cruise industry need to obtain reliable, always-on communications when their vessels, drilling sites and ships change their global positions and communications needs.
ICS Publishes Annual Review
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its Annual Review of maritime policy developments in advance of its Annual General Meeting and to coincide with this weekâs meeting of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee. Key issues covered in this yearâs ICS Annual Review include the impact of the rescue at sea crisis in the Mediterranean on the shipping industry; the status of IMO environmental regulations on low sulphur fuel and ballast water managementâŚ
Building the Worldâs Largest 4G Offshore Network
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Statoil selected Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) to deploy and operate its high speed 4G-network on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Itâs a six-year contract with a four-year option, which calls for MCP to build what is essentially the worldâs largest 4G network at sea. Initially 15 rigs, two light well intervention vessels (LWI), two subsea inspection and maintenance vessels (IMR) and 50 supply ships will be covered.
Weathering the Storm through Lower Manning Costs
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As many companies continue the fight for survival in the challenging market conditions, shipping and offshore recruitment specialist Blue Ocean Marine & Offshore Solutions (BOMOS) announced its strategy to focus much stronger on cost reductions. âCurrent financial realities are calling for some tough decisions and there is an increasing demand to improve operating margins. There is no single solution to radically change the cost structure of shipping and offshore companies.
US Hoists: Making the Big Haul, Italian Style
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The process of efficiently lifting and moving boats on land is an age-old conundrum. While âUS Hoistsâ is a relatively new name in the boat lift sector, in reality it blends more than four decades of boat lift experience with some of the most modern, automated boat lift technology on the planet. Thomas A. Tebbens II, president of US Hoists Corporation, explains. US Hoists Corp. of Calverton, NY recentlyâŚ
88 Crowley Vessels Awarded for Safety
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Eighty-eight Crowley vessels honored with Jones F. Eighty-eight Crowley Maritime Corporation vessels received the Chamber of Shipping of Americaâs (CSA) annual Jones F. Devlin Award in recognition of their safety records, during a luncheon held last week in New Orleans, La. Each year, the CSA honors manned merchant vessels that have operated for two or more years without incurring a Lost Time Injury (LTI)âŚ
MEDS: Get Connected & Protected
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Late last year Radio Zeeland DMP launched MEDS, and advanced monitoring system that integrates laser sensors, day and night vision cameras and software to alert crew or authorities in a safety or security event. âMEDS (Maritime Early Detection System) is designed to be a security and a tracking product,â said David Leone, president, Radio Zeeland DMP. The proprietary core of the system is a laser sensor that transmits up to 82 meters at 190 degreesâŚ
Long Beach Harbor Commissioners Adopt Budget
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The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an $829 million budget for the Harbor Departmentâs next fiscal year, including more than a half a billion dollars for capital improvements at the Port of Long Beach. The budget, which will be presented to the Long Beach City Council for its consideration, designates $555 million for capital investments including the Portâs major terminal redevelopment and bridge replacement projects. For the fiscal year starting Oct.
Matson Monitors Cylinder Liner Wear
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The cylinder liner is a crucial part of a shipâs engine, as monitoring wear not only extends operational life but also prevents unexpected and costly repairs, with the average cost for a replacement liner at over $150,000. Matson has installed Parker Kittiwakeâs LinerSCAN onto several of its vessels as part of a range of condition monitoring tools. Payback proved immediate, as on the first voyage after installation, the LinerSCAN system indicated increased wear on the cylinder liners.