SSA Marine, XL Lifts Launch Forklift Initiative
XL Lifts, specializing in zero and low emissions forklifts and a Wiggins Lift dealer, announced it is working with SSA Marine to launch a 36,000 lb. capacity zeroā¦
South Korea's SK Group to Sell SK Shipping
South Korea's large family-owned business conglomerate SK Group is planning to get out of shipping by offloading shipping subsidiary SK Shipping Co., on accountā¦
Trafigura Concludes TNG's Dalmacija Charter
Commodity trading company Trafigura has terminated a time charter contract for chemical/product tanker Dalmacija with Croatian shipping company Tankerska Next Generation (TNG).
Glander International Bunkering Goes to Spain
The marine fuel and lubricant trading firm Glander International Bunkering has opened its seventh office globally and third service point in Europe in Valenciaā¦
Samskip Introduces New Shortsea Route to Antwerp,UK.
Samskip is launching a new shortsea service connecting Antwerp and Hull, in an expansion of its continent-UK multimodal network that also sees it debut at Belgiumāsā¦
Navios Maritime Containers Acquires a Containership
Navios Maritime Containers announced that it took delivery of the Navios Miami, a 2009-built, 4,563 TEU containership on September 12, 2018. As previously announcedā¦
Women Empowerment in African Maritime
Africa's Blue Economy, job opportunities, mentorship, marine environmental protection and addressing gender-based violence, were at the core of the 9th regionalā¦
EU Ports, Port of Los Angeles Address Atlantic Issues
The EU Commissioner for transport, Violeta Bulc, visited the Port of Los Angeles as part of a longer mission to the US and Costa Rica on Thursday 27 September.Theā¦
Ice-class LNG Carrier Rudolf Samoylovich Delivered
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The second 170,000-cubic-meter ice-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier provided by Teekay to the Yamal LNG project was delivered to the charterer in Sabetta, Russia, in September.The new ship, Rudolf Samoylovich, was delivered on September 6, nearly three months earlier than anticipated, at the request of the charterer.The vessel joins the Eduard Toll as the second of six Arc-7 LNG carriers thatā¦
Keehi Marine to Reduce Stormwater Discharge Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Hawaiian repair yard Keehi Marine, Inc. to reduce pollution in its stormwater dischargesā¦
TDI Unveils New Line of Turbine Air Starters
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TDI has introduced its TurboTwister line of turbine air starters allowing one basic model configuration to serve a engines ranging in size from 20-150 liters.āTurboTwister is the result of many conversations with customers about what they wanted in the next generation of air starters,ā states Dave Rawlins, Senior Product Manager at TDI. āWeāve added more power and a complete start system in a smaller footprint which workboat operators will appreciate.
Polish Fairway Dredging Contract Awarded
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A major modernization contract for the deepening and widening of a 62 km section of the ÅwinoujÅcie ā Szczecin fairway in Poland has been awarded to Van Oord and DEME Group subsidiary Dredging International.The investment by the Maritime Office in Szczecin will improve access to the Szczecin seaport and increase the port capacity to handle a growing volume of cargo.The project is a design and buildā¦
Raytheon Anschütz Unveils New Naval Radar Software
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Naval system integrator Raytheon Anschütz announced a new radar software for naval vessels, from patrol boats to large combatants.Synapsis Naval Radar NX is a state-of-the-art navigational radar software enhanced with tactical features. It is based on a core IMO radar display that offers optimized performance in tracking and anti-clutter processing.Raytheon Anschütz has implemented tactical and advanced naval features into the radar softwareā¦
Foreship Eyes US West Coast Cruise Business
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Naval architecture, design and marine engineering specialist Foreship has transferred a senior member of its management team in Finland to head its Seattle operation, in a move aiming to expand West Coast activities and provide a new focus for its U.S. cruise ship customer base.Marcus Höglund, Foreship Senior Vice President Engineering Services, will take up a position as Head of Operations North Americaā¦
Harley to Lead Britannia's Greek Office
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London based P&I club Britannia said it has finalized plans to open its Greek office in Piraeus as part of an ongoing expansion of the clubās regional hub network.The Greek office will be headed by David Harley who recently returned to the London office having established and worked for over five years as head of Britannia, Hong Kong. Harley will be assisted by newly appointed Konstantinos Samaritisā¦
BV Launches BV Solutions M&O
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Bureau Veritas announced the launch of a newly branded and separate family of experts, āBureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshoreā (BV Solutions M&O).Aimed at the marine and offshore markets, BV Solutions M&O brings together services and people from within Bureau Veritas to create a proactive and dedicated capability, offering value to clients through technical services and solutions.BV Solutions M&O is focused on four service lines: Engineering & Risk Solutionsā¦
New Marine Technology Group Forms in Norway
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Building on maritime and offshore expertise gained through decades of experience serving the ocean industries from Norway, newly formed Global Ocean Technology Group is gathering key marine and energy technologies and services in a company with global ambitions.āWe have our roots in the Norwegian boatbuilding, offshore energy, rig service and energy technology industries,ā said CEO and partner Tor Henning Ramfjord.
Underwater Maintenance Operations: Big and Small
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Hydrex frequently performs large, complex projects across the globe, but the company says its smaller projects are equally essential. Daily, its divers conduct smaller maintenance operations including installation or replacement of anodes, blankings, replacement of transducers, propeller cleanings and all types of inspections.InspectionsBuilding upon conventional technical skills and know-how while also taking advantage of the latest technology, Hydrex offers a unique hull monitoring service.
Yara Mulls Sale of Its Marine Scrubbers Business
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Norwegian industrial chemical corporation Yara International said it is evaluating options for its Yara Marine Technologies (YMT) business, including a potential sale.Yara formed YMT after acquiring Green Tech Marine in 2014. The top three scrubber supplier expects its 2019 sales will more than double from 2018's predicted NOK 700 million, as ship owners and operators prepare for new ship emissions regulations due to enter force in 2020.Svein Tore Holsetherā¦
Saudi-led Coalition Foils Remote Controlled Boat Attack
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A Saudi-led military coalition fighting against Yemen's Houthi movement foiled an attack by two explosives-laden remote controlled boats deployed by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia's Jizan port, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Sunday.āThe Royal Saudi Navy Forces detected the movement of two remote control explosive boats headed to the port of Jizan. They were intercepted and destroyed... which has led to minimal damageā¦
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