ITI GmbH, one of the global leaders in CAE and system simulation for marine und offshore applications, today announced that for the first time a marine application of the interdisciplinary simulation software SimulationX has passed Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL) type approval … Continue reading
The Ministry of Defence in Oman has awarded Damen Shipyards Group a contract for the construction of a Sail Training Vessel (STV). The 87-metre square rigged, three-masted steel clipper and will take up her role as flagship. In addition to … Continue reading
A 400-tonne keel section was laid today in dry dock at the Monfalcone shipyard at a ceremony to mark the start of actual ship build of a new passenger ship for P&O Cruises, a brand of the Carnival Group, the … Continue reading
Aberdeen-based standby vessel operator Atlantic Offshore Rescue has commissioned what will be the UK’s most powerful emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV). The Ocean Troll – which recently completed a long term charter with Statoil – has undergone a GBP … Continue reading
For the Dutch shipbuilding industry 2012 was a challenging year. In general the industry was able to achieve relatively good results. The various shipbuilding categories however showed a mixed picture. Holland Shipbuilding Association hereby presents you a statistical overview of … Continue reading
The maritime industry is cordially invited to attend the opening of the exhibition “Chittagong Blues & The Shipbreakers” on Wednesday 29th May. The exhibition features – for the first time in Belgium – the artistic creations of German sculptress Nele … Continue reading
Keppel Verolme BV, (Keppel Verolme) a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), has successfully completed and installed a floating, self-erecting substation platform Global Tech 1, at an offshore wind park in the German Exclusive Economic Zone in … Continue reading
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The offshore market remains buoyant, with exploration and production driving new fleet investment, design innovation in vessel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Operations in more challenging offshore environments are also demanding enhanced vessel manoeuvrability, station-keeping and overall safety, in line … Continue reading
Ulstein Verft delivered ‘Blue Thunder’, the fourth of six medium-sized platform supply vessels of the PX121 design from ULSTEIN to Blue Ship Invest, on Monday 13 May 2013. Owned by Blue Ship Invest, a wholly-owned company in Ulstein Group, the … Continue reading
Classification society ClassNK received the Safety at Sea Award at the Seatrade Awards 2013 held at Guildhall, City of London on 10 May for its efforts to improve the safety of nickel ore carriage. This marks the first time that … Continue reading
