DNV GL to Class SWS Built ULCS
DNV GL signed a newbuilding classification agreement with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS) for the classification of three 20,000 TEU ultra large…
MacGregor, Maersk Team Up to Develop Container Securing Systems
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, and Maersk Line, part of the Maersk Group, have agreed to cooperate on the development of the next generation of container securing systems.
Van Oord Strengthens Position in Caspian Sea
Van Oord executes several contracts in the Caspian Sea region with a total value of more than 500 million US $. During the visit of the Dutch Prime Minister Mark…
Wood Group Expands into Slovakia
Wood Group has expanded into Slovakia, opening an office in Bratislava that The Automated Technology Group, a Wood Group Mustang company, will use to support automation…
Svitzer Chooses Cat Power for Harbor Tugboats
To power four new harbor tugboats under construction in Brazil, global towage and emergency response provider Svitzer turned to Caterpillar — purchasing eight Cat…
Two Simrad Radar Displays Launched
The new Simrad R2009 and R3016 Radar control units, two dedicated radar displays have been launched today for use with Simrad’s award winning radar antenna solutions.
Jan De Nul Acquires Cable Laying Vessel
On Friday 27th November 2015, the cable laying vessel Isaac Newton has been officially handed over to Jan De Nul Group by the shipyard Uljanik Brodogradiliste in Pula, Croatia.
Gibbs & Cox Acquires DLBA
Gibbs & Cox, Inc. announced the acquisition of Donald L. Blount and Associates, Inc. (DLBA), a Chesapeake, VA-based firm renowned for its naval architecture and…
ABB Debuts Air Outlet Silencer, Compact Turbocharger
ABB announced the launch of the large engine industry’s first commercial turbocharging air outlet silencer package at Marintec 2015 in Shanghai, China. Designed…
WISTA UK Focuses on Curtailing Ship Emissions
WISTA UK, the Women in Shipping and Trade Association, isn't shy in hosting events that challenge its members to address the major issues affecting the shipping industry…
Gothia Orders Four LNG-Powered Tankers
Swedish cargo transporter Gothia Tanker Alliance has ordered four newbuilding intermediate product/chemical tankers with LNG propulsion. The vessels will be built to a design…
EU Needs IMO Leadership to Reduce Shipping Emissions
The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has reiterated their support for International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as the proper leader of efforts…
Globus Maritime Reports Loss in Q3
Globus Maritime reported loss in Q3 results amid depressed dry bulk rates though it remains cautiously optimistic on China’s economy and expects demand for dry bulk commodities to remain strong.
Sembcorp Marine Issues Q4 Profit Warning
Sembcorp Marine, one of the world's largest offshore drilling rig producers, expects to record a net loss for the fourth quarter ending December, due to the challenging…
Sembcorp - Marco Polo Dispute Update
Rig-builder Sembcorp Marine (SembMarine) is currently embroiled in a dispute with Marco Polo Marine over a US$214.3 million rig construction contract that Marco Polo wants terminated.
DNV GL DSJ500 Jack-up Design for Dalian
DNV GL presented Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd (DSIC) with an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate for their new DSJ-500 jack-up design for drilling in depths of up to 500 feet. Tor E.
COP21 - 2 billion Tonnes of Goods Shipped Using GHG Rating
Market-led solution reduces shipping’s carbon dioxide emissions. Ahead of COP21, 26 of the 35 charterers that include vessel efficiency in their supply chain selection…
ACS Calls Krishnapatnam Port
HYUNDAI MERCHANT MARINE (HMM), the Korean conglomerate operating its ASIA CHENNAI SERVICE (ACS) made an ad hoc call at Krishnapatnam Port on November 26, 2015. ACS…
Australia, Japan Partner for Hydrodynamics Research
Australia and Japan have signed a cooperative research arrangement on marine hydrodynamics, the Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Alex Zelinsky, announced today. “This…
Cathelco Supply Equipment for Keppel Projects in Singapore
Press release -Cathelco have won orders to supply equipment for two projects which are being undertaken by Keppel yards in Singapore. The first is to provide marine…
