Maersk Unveils its First Cold Store in Russia
Danish international container shipping company A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S (Maersk) has launched the construction of its new cold store facility in St. Petersburg to…
Diana Shipping Fixes P. S. Palios with SwissMarine
Diana Shipping announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with SwissMarine Services S.A., Geneva, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels…
Nor Shipping Gets Sustainability ISO Certification
Nor-Shipping, a maritime trade fair that has been held in Norway, has been certified as first in maritime industry to ISO’s sustainable event standard (ISO 20121).At…
First Fire Prevention Notation in Cruiser
Cruise operator Royal Caribbean International (RCL), Finnish technology major Wärtsilä, and DNV GL announced that Navigator of the Seas, the Voyager-class cruise…
DNV GL, SUMEC Sign JDP for Bulker Design
New Dayang Shipbuilding, a unit of China's SUMEC Marine Company Ltd and the international accredited registrar and classification society DNV GL have agreed on a…
Maritime Safety Committee Meets
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) is meeting for its 101st session, with a busy agenda encompassing maritime autonomous surface ships, polar shipping, goal-based…
Sentinel Secures Commitments for Offshore Crude Terminal
Sentinel Midstream LLC has secured shipper commitments needed to move forward on a proposed $1 billion crude export terminal off the Texas coast, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.The firm's Texas GulfLink project is one of eight proposed U.S. deepwater export projects seeking to load supertankers that carry up to 2 million barrels of crude. Sentinel last week became the fifth to apply…
OMSA Names Fuhrmann to Regulatory Affairs Post
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) announced the resignation of long-time Vice President, Richard Wells. Subsequently, OMSA announced the association will be hiring Chad Fuhrmann as Director of Regulatory Affairs in June.OMSA President, Aaron Smith said, “We are sorry to see Richard go, he has loyally served OMSA and the offshore industry for more than 10 years. We wish he and his wife…
Kongsberg Wins LNG, Battery Propulsion Contract
Kongsberg Maritime will supply a Power & Propulsion System for a new LNG powered multi-purpose cargo vessel of design MM85CC LNG by Multi Maritime.The clean and efficient Kongsberg Maritime propulsion system features a Bergen B36:45L6PG gas engine and LNG control and safety system, a Promas controllable pitch propeller and rudder system, together with a battery pack to enable periods of emission free operation in ports and environmentally sensitive areas.The 3…
StormGeo Upgrades Route Optimization System
StormGeo has announced new versions of the best-selling route optimization system, BVS, through the launch of NaviPlanner BVS and NaviUpdate.NaviPlanner BVS simplifies…
Arcosa Marine Acquires Wintech
Arcosa Marine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc., has announced the acquisition of the assets of Wintech International, LLC, a leading provider of winches to the marine, rail, and industrial markets. The acquisition expands Arcosa Marine’s product offerings to complement Arcosa Marine’s Nabrico brand of winches and deck fittings. The combined group will offer a dynamic blend of solutions whether for towboats, barges, or dock facilities.
Shell Marine Brings ICON Line 58% Cost Savings
Shell Marine has provided clear evidence of the cost savings available when a customer chooses its medium-speed engine oil Shell Gadinia, after PT Indo Container Line (ICON Line) confirmed that reduced lubricant consumption led to longer oil-drain intervals and costs down by 58%.Calculations made immediately after comparative trials for the Indonesian shipping line showed that a 58% cut in lubricant costs is available to ICON Line through the use of Shell Gadinia S3.
NAVTOR and Weathernews Join Forces
An e-navigation company from inception, NAVTOR started life as a challenger to traditional navigation methods. Now their freshly signed collaboration agreement with Weathernews of Japan keeps them on course to redefine navigation, moving beyond charts and chores and into the very heart of vessel operations.Weathernews Inc. (WNI), the world's largest privately listed weather service company, originates from a background of safeguarding sailors and protecting ships.
Volvo Penta Gives D16 Marine Genset More Spark
Responding to the trend for more electrical power for vessels’ auxiliary systems and hybrid drivelines, Volvo Penta has given its D16 genset a recharge.There is a demand in the market for more powerful gensets to power auxiliary systems, hybrid vessels and diesel-electric vessels. Increasingly, there has also been a trend of using these gensets as alternative propulsion systems to power hybrid and diesel-electric vessels.
Alfa Laval's PureSOx Water Cleaning System
Alfa Laval PureSOx gives customers the option of scrubbing in closed loop, either by choosing a fully equipped hybrid system or by installing a hybrid-ready system that can be upgraded for closed-loop operation later. With the launch of a modular new PureSOx water cleaning system (WCS), these possibilities become even more attractive. Though few in number and limited in scope, local bans on open-loop…
ExxonMobil Launches Mobilgard M420
ExxonMobil has announced it has added Mobilgard M420 to its range of advanced marine lubricants.Mobilgard M420 is a 20 BN oil that has been rigorously tested specifically for use in medium speed engines using fuels that comply with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global 0.50 percent sulphur cap. The lubricant has received No Objection Letters from leading engine builders, including MAN ES and Wartsila.With the marine fuel landscape changing in the lead up to 2020…
U.S. Lawmakers Trying to Move Ahead on Mexico, Canada Trade Pact
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday that Democratic lawmakers made clear to Mexican officials they wanted to move forward with the…
Ulstein Introduces the X-BOW for RoPax
Ulstein has developed a range of X-BOW vessels for the RoPax market. The portfolio is based on Ulstein's ‘compact concept’ of shorter, wider and slower design solutions, leading to high capacity vessels and less expensive newbuilds.The X-BOW is one of Ulstein’s contributions to cleaner and more sustainable shipping operations. Introducing the X-BOW on RoPax vessels is a natural design development.Many RoPax vessels operate in harsh areas, for which the X-BOW was originally designed.
R.STAHL Launches New Lighting Series
R.STAHL TRANBERG has announced the launch of the TRANBERG BlueLine Lighting Series – a portfolio of high quality, cost-effective and next generation lighting for the maritime sector. The announcement was made at Nor-Shipping 2019, taking place in Oslo from June 4 to 7, 2019.The BlueLine Series, which consists of navigation lights, searchlights, floodlights and deck lights for all kinds of vessels,…
Vard to Build Another for Coral Expeditions
Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard Holdings Limited (Vard), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, signed a contract with the Australian cruise operator Coral Expeditions for the design and construction of a second expedition cruise vessel. The unit will be named “Coral Geographer”, sister ship of “Coral Adventurer” which entered the owner’s fleet last April.As for the first vessel of the class…
