EMGS' Vessel Utilisation Soars
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) releases information on vessel activity and utilisation 4-5 working days after the close of each quarter. The Company definesâŠ
Wärtsilä Repowers Italian Ferry
The Italian ferry company Moby S.p.A has chosen Wärtsilä to carry out the repowering of its passenger ferry MV Moby Zaza, the final vessel in a series of repoweringâŠ
Polferries, Sup4Nav Ink Navdec system Deal
The Navdec system designed to improve safety of passengers and freight and aimed to support navigators in collision situations was tested on board the ferry m/f Wawel and m/f Mazovia in 2016.
DOF Bags Contracts from Asco and Eni
Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has been awarded charter contracts for a platform supply vessel (PSV) and an anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS). DOF saidâŠ
AltaGas to Build First Propane Terminal on Ridley
AltaGas says it will proceed with construction of Canadaâs first West Coast propane export facility. It has federal approval and long-term commercial agreements in hand.
Multipurpose Shipping Freight Rates to Improve by End 2017
The multipurpose shipping market will see the first signs of recovery by the end of 2017, following in the steps of the dry bulk and container shipping markets,âŠ
Newcastlemax Duo Joins Diana Shippingâs Fleet
Diana Shipping has taken delivery of the m/v San Francisco (formerly Hull No. H2548) and the m/v Newport News (formerly Hull No. H2549), two new building NewcastlemaxâŠ
Box Ships APL Denver and Wan Hai 301 Collided
The container carriers APL Denver and Wan Hai 301 collided off Pasir Gudang Port in Johor, Malaysia, resulting in an oil spill. Maritime and Port Authority of SingaporeâŠ
EPA Awards Nearly $2 Mln for Clean Repowers
Three New England projects have been awarded nearly two million dollars under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) competitive national grant competition to reduce diesel emissions.
Great Lakes Shipyards Heating up for Winter
As temperatures drop, the pace is heating up at Great Lakes shipyards where winter is typically the busiest season, and this year is no exception. U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessel operators will spend more than $80 million to maintain and modernize their vessels for the 2017 shipping season, according to the Lake Carriersâ Association (LCA). âOnce again Lake Carriersâ Association members are demonstrating their commitment to Great Lakes shipping,â said James H.I.
LNG: Lagging, Not Gone
Low energy prices, depressed day rates and slow growth of bunkering infrastructure has dampened progress for the marine industryâs âwhite knightâ of environmentally friendly fuels. LNG, nevertheless, is here to stay. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is a clean fuel in abundant supply. The green advantages of LNG are well known: Class Society DNV-GL, a pioneer in the commercialization of LNG fueling for maritime applicationsâŠ
Eight LARS Systems Delivered to the Kuwait Coast Guard
Ending 2016, TBV Marine Systems, part of High-Tech Solutions & Design B.V., has finished the commissioning for eight FRC/RHIB Launch and Recovery systems (LARS) that have been delivered for four new vessels ordered by the Kuwait Coast Guard. For this project, the LARS was designed to carry a craft with a length of nearly nine meters, with a maximum weight of six tons. For each vessel, the stern ramp was designed to carry two systems, which were both powered by one hydraulic power unit.
Cortland Australia Bags Singapore Contract
Engineered rope specialist Cortland Australia said it has secured a contract to supply Singaporeâs ASL Shipyards with high performance Plasma 12x12 towlines for BHP Billiton Towage Servicesâs new fleet of six RAstar85 ASD escort tugs. The specifically developed ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene Plasma (HMPE) ropes will be the largest used on-board escort tugs in Australia. They will be deployed in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
Gaslogâs New LNGC to Feature Mark V Technology
Following Samsung Heavy Industriesâ (SHI) order announced last October 11, 2016, the new GTT's Mark V technology is confirmed as the technology to equip the newâŠ
Great Ships of 2016: Ternsund
Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. The Switch has been engaged in the maritime industry for only three and a half years, but it already has approximately 20 ships in its reference list, including the first, the 15,000 dwt M/T Ternsund (featured on this monthâs cover) owned by Terntank, which is a fourth generation company that in 1958 was a one ship companyâŠ
New Fast Rescue Boats for P&O Ferries
Survitec Group announced that P&O Ferries have installed two new Survitec BRUDE Explorer-720 fast rescue boats onto their vessels, the Pride of York and the Pride of Bruges operating on the North Sea route between Hull and Zeebrugge. The BRUDE Explorer-720, an innovative and efficient fast rescue boat, is 7.4m in length and has proven reliability, maneuverability and sea-keeping abilities, Survitec said. It is perfect for search and recovery, dive support and workboat duties.
Delay Averted with Underwater Sterntube Renewal
Hydrex Underwater Technology has assisted an excavation vessel hemorrhaging oil from a stern tube seal entangled with steel wire to pass safely through the Panama Canal. The 156m long, Dutch-owned vessel was unable to make the canal transit until the propeller shaft seal had been repaired, potentially delaying operations and resulting in financial penalty for the owner. Antwerp-headquartered underwater ship repair specialist HydrexâŠ
Cost Reduction Through Modified EMC Regulation
The joint proposal to applicate risk based EMC regulations has been accepted and will be implemented January 2017. The intention of this proposal is to reduce EMC related costs by applying a risk based approach combined with smart installation methods. The proposal has been submitted by the âEMC for future shipsâ work group. Partners of RH Marine in this work group are: Damen, Thales, DMO, Lloydâs Register and University of Twente.
Multipurpose Shipping Freight Rates Expected to Improve
The multipurpose shipping market will see the first signs of recovery by the end of 2017, following in the steps of the dry bulk and container shipping markets, according to the latest Multipurpose Shipping Market Review and Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry. Dry cargo demand is weak but strengthening with multipurpose shipping market share expected to grow at just under 2% per year to 2020.
Wison Launches Floating LNG Power Plant Solutions
Wison Offshore & Marine has developed a range of solutions for floating power supply. With design philosophy of âplug-in powerâ, all products which are named W-FSRP series (Wison-Floating Storage Regasification and Power generation) feature integrated functions of LNG loading and storage facilities, regasification and power generation. The smallest unit starts at 10MW capacity, while the largest accommodates an 800MW power plant.
