Cat C9.3 ACERT to Debut at WorkBoat
Caterpillar Marine has launched the Cat C9.3 ACERT Marine platform, a EPA Tier 3 compliant addition to the manufacturer’s commercial market portfolio. The engines and generators are MCS approved commercial solutions available with optional alarm and protection systems supporting all global marine markets. Ratings are available meeting EPA Tier 3, EU/CCNR Stage II and IMOII regulations. The C9.3 ACERT is a six cylinder…
EuronavSells Suexmax Cap Laurent
Euronav NV announced the sale of its Suezmax Cap Laurent for $22.25 million. The 1998-built 146,145-dwt vessel was wholly owned by Euronav. The vessel was delivered to its new owner on November 26, 2015. The capital gain on that sale of about $11.1 million will be recorded in the fourth quarter. Following the sale, the availability of the revolver under the $750 million facility was reduced by $11.5 million.
Seajacks Scylla Delivered
Seajacks Scylla, touted as the world's largest and most advanced wind farm installation and offshore construction vessel, has been delivered by the Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard in Geoje, Republic of Korea. Based on the Gusto MSC NG14000X design, the ABS-classed Seajacks Scylla, has more than 8,000 metric tons of available variable deck load. Equipped with a 1,540-metric-ton leg-encircling crane and a usable deck space in excess of 5…
Trucks Carrying Turkish Exports Blocked at Russian Border
Around 1,250 trucks carrying Turkish exports have been blocked from entering Russia and are stranded at border posts awaiting clearance, a senior shipping industry…
It's All in the Planning
Continuing voracious demand for mined materials in China, India and other developing nations has led to an associated requirement for increased bulk terminal capacity for both export by suppliers and import by users. Whether developing an existing facility or building from scratch it is imperative that any scheme is planned in advance from engineering, commercial and operational perspectives in order to deliver maximum value to the customer.
Alfa Laval Debuts Inline Scrubber Design
Alfa Laval’s PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning system platform now includes an inline scrubber design: I-design. “Through open-loop, closed-loop and hybrid arrangements, PureSOx can be suited to any vessel’s sailing profile,” says René Diks, Manager Marketing & Sales, Exhaust Gas Cleaning at Alfa Laval. The inline scrubber design, or I-design, builds directly upon PureSOx technology, providing an additional alternative for vessels with more complex structural needs.
Transas ECDIS Passes New IHO & IEC Standards
Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS has passed all DNV-GL tests according to the new IHO & IEC standards. The new generation of the Transas ECDIS complies with the latest…
RINA Launches Competence Management System Certification
International classification society RINA Services has launched a new Competence Management System certification which it says helps ship owners and managers to…
Fugro to Survey off Equatorial Guinea
Fugro has been awarded a contract by Ophir Equatorial Guinea (Block R) Limited for the provision of survey services for the development of large scale assets and infrastructure offshore Equatorial Guinea. Under the contract Fugro will deploy three of its specialist vessels - Fugro Searcher, Fugro Scout and Fugro Frontier – to perform autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) surveys as well as geotechnical, environmental and metocean surveys.
Horizon Awarded for GORDHEAD Software
Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. of Bayou La Batre, Ala., has been presented with the 2015 “Innovator of the Year” award by the Mobile Alabama Chamber of Commerce for Horizon was recognized for its GORDHEAD collaboration software aiming to revolutionize the way shipbuilders and other manufacturers conduct business. Horizon described GORDHEAD as its new “brain” for management and supervision to improve communication by more easily sharing problems and quickly arrive at collaborative solutions.
Indonesia Ferry Hits Trouble, 97 Rescued
Almost 100 people were rescued when a ferry sailing towards Singapore from the Indonesian island of Batam hit a floating object and reportedly started to sink, authorities in the city-state said.
Hoegh LNG Q3 Profits Disappoints
Oslo-listed Hoegh LNG, whose floating plants turn liquefied natural gas (LNG) into gas, reported on Monday third-quarter earnings below forecasts and offered a dividend of $0.10 as expected.
Thyssenkrupp Bids for Australian Sub Contract
German industrial group Thyssenkrupp has submitted an offer to the Australian government for a contract to build stealth submarines potentially worth tens of billions of euros…
Torm Orders Four Tankers in $200 mln Deal
Danish shipping company Torm has signed an order for four fuel-efficient LR2 (long-range) product tanker vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International in China for $200 million.
Europe-Bound Diesel Diverted to Asia
At least two tankers redirected to Singapore; Vitol floating storage vessel also heading East. Diesel cargoes which had planned to discharge in a heavily-supplied…
Ferreira Quits Petrobras
Murilo Ferreira quit as chairman of Brazil's Petroleo Brasileiro SA, the state-controlled oil company said on Monday, without disclosing the reason for his decision.
Australia Moves Forward its Submarine Program
Evaluation of Australia’s Future Submarine program proposals will now commence with all three potential international partners submitting their proposals in full…
Top 10 Cyber Security Issues for Oil & Gas Industry
(Press Release) With the exploitation of new cost-effective operational concepts, use of digital technologies and increased dependence on cyber structures, the oil…
Wärtsilä Sternguard In-Water Serviceable Seal Launched
Wärtsilä, the marine and offshore industry's leading solutions and services provider, introduces an innovative new seal that can be fully serviced underwater, without setting up a habitat.
Australia Submarine Program Enters Next Phase
Evaluation of Australia’s Future Submarine program proposals will now commence with all three potential international partners submitting their proposals in full…
