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Safebridge introduces an online solution for type-specific ECDIS training, developed in cooperation with marine equipment manufacturers. New requirements in ECDIS training from Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 2012, the International Safety Management (ISM)-Code and tough port state control regulations make hands-on, type-specific training...

Solar Solve Marine, the UK manufacturer of Solasolv anti-glare, heat rejecting roller screens for navigation bridge windows, was contracted to supply 17 new sets of screens to the cruise ship Oriana in April 2011. The vessel, which was built at Meyer Werft in Germany in 1995, originally had Solasolv sunscreens installed at the newbuild...

“Although fuel oil is not core to shipowners’/operators’ end service it still represents over 50% of a vessel’s operating costs.  Combined with the volatile oil prices and regulatory pressures, as well as the complexities in managing the transition from heavy to clean fuel it makes sense to outsource this responsibility to experts in fuel...

At the 5th Annual International Maritime Awards, presented at ShipTek, ABS received Marine BizTV’s award of Best Classification Society. The occasion marks the second year the society received the award. ABS United Arab Emirates country manager Darko Begovic (left) was handed over the award.  ABS regional vice president, Middle East region, Joe Brincat said:...

BMT Marine & Offshore Surveys, which incorporates The Salvage Association and Murray Fenton, has announced that the business and assets of the company have been acquired by Braemar Shipping Services Plc. Braemar CEO, Alan Marsh, said: “This is a very exciting development for the technical division of Braemar Shipping Services Plc, enabling us to...

IHC Metalix‘s new bevel robot produces complex final forms in steel components in a single cutting operation. The bevel robot, which was recently developed by IHC Metalix, is able to produce all types of final forms in steel plates from 10 to 300 mm thick. The unique adjustable cutter head, which can be moved...

IHC Merwede has been awarded the contract to design and construct a backhoe dredger for the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). In its bid, IHC Merwede was successful against a strong field of international competitors. The contract is worth USD 43 million, and thanks to such projects, the development of the company’s order book is...

Nor-Shipping is pleased to announce the nominees for the Nor-Shipping Awards 2011, which are the Clean Ship Award and the Next Generation Ship Award. Winners will be announced at the Nor-Shipping Opening Conference on May 24, 2011. The Clean Ship Award honours the shipowner and the ship that has contributed to the greatest reduction...

Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) recently decided to retrofit their multifunctional ship Kennemer from an open water lubricated to a closed oil-lubricated stern tube system from IHC Lagersmit. The Kennemer used to sail in relatively deep waters, until RWS decided to deploy the ship in the West Frisian Islands area. Even though the current system functioned quite...

Cargotec has developed MacLux, a new MacGregor lighting system for cargo holds that is resistant to vibration, temperature changes and corrosive environments. Cargotec’s MacLux lighting system for cargo holds uses LED technology to produce a high light output from a low power input. The lights connect to generally available power supply equipment, and so...

The IMO‘s Voluntary International Maritime Organization Member State Audit Scheme (VIMSAS) is to be welcomed rather than feared, delegates to a landmark Caribbean workshop have been told. “The audit is not to be feared. The aim is to assist us in seeing the things we are doing right and fixing the things that need...

Victaulic,  a leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has updated its approval with RINA for a range of grooved-end couplings, fittings and butterfly valves. The two new approval certificates – valid until November 2015 – cover products which are reliable, safe and faster to install than other joining methods, and that are ideally suited to...

Wärtsilä has been contracted by Kleven Maritime of Norway, the designated vessel builder, to design a new LNG powered platform supply vessel (PSV) for Norwegian operator Rem Offshore. The scope of the order also includes the propulsion machinery, automation and other equipment for the same vessel. Rem Offshore’s new LNG powered PSV, the first...

IHC Merwede has announced it has acquired Hytech on 3 May, enabling IHC Merwede to further secure its position in the offshore market. IHC designs and constructs dive support vessels suitable for activities to a depth of 300 m – Hytech designs the on-board equipment required by these vessels. By combining knowledge and equipment,...

Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has recently intensified its efforts to help shipyards, shipowners, suppliers and recycling facilities in Asia to comply with the forthcoming International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (“Hong Kong Convention”). Two well-trained GL ship recycling experts are now stationed in China and Singapore,offering all stakeholders a full...

FLAGSHIP has improved integrated bridge systems with advanced functions for further integration of nautical information. Called FLAGSHIP-Bridge Support these functions provide the officer of the watch with improved navigation information.  They integrate NAVTEX messages, radar and AIS targets into a single coherent display, speeding up hazard analysis, improving tracking accuracy and reducing the load...

Cargotec has enhanced its MacGregor bulk cargo gravity unloading system with a space-saving gate under the hold, and a fully enclosed boom conveyor. “MacGregor gravity self-unloading belt conveyor systems for bulk carriers benefit from over 50 years of development and operational experience but, as in all areas of its activities, Cargotec continues to refine and...

Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the vessel design and complete diesel electric drive installation for a new field support vessel. The ship is to be owned and operated by Sartor Shipping of Norway, and will serve the North Sea oilfields on behalf of Statoil. Inked into Wärtsilä’s order book during the first quarter 2011, the...

Havyard Global Solutions AS has signed a contract with a foreign owner for the delivery of design and production drawings for the construction of a Havyard 832 CD platform supply vessel (PSV). The hull of the ship is to be built at JSC Shipyard Zaliv, Ukraine and complete outfitting of the ship will be...

Offshore Ship Designers is to design a new compact but powerful AHT offshore support vessel for Neptune Marine Service BV. The order follows a recent contract for the design of two Azistern 24/56 tugs for Pacific Offshore Engineering and Trading Pte. Although the vessels will have the capabilities of much larger tugs and offshore...

Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions offers shipowners and managers who purchase Jotun’s silyl methacrylate SeaQuantum X200 a money back guarantee if the antifouling coating fails to deliver less than 1.5% speed loss or a maximum 4.5% increase in fuel consumption over a 60 months dry-docking interval. “We believe that it is in everyone’s interest to...

ClassNK has announced the publication of its new Guidelines for Floating Offshore Facilities for LNG/LPG Production, Storage and Offloading, addressing the wide variety of construction and survey requirements for FLNG and FLPG facilities including LNG/LPG Floating Production, Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSO), Floating Production and Offloading facilities (FPO), and Floating Storage and Offloading facilities...

Lloyd Werft from Bremerhaven, Germany, is going to refit the cruise liner Artemis as the Artania for Phoenix Reisen between 28 April and 26 May 2011. The Artania will have 96 new balconies and will be redesigned to suit German tastes in cruise liners. More than five years ago (picture), the yard refitted the Royal Princess as...

The signing of an investment agreement between Hempel and local government officials in the Russian Ulyanovsk region marks an important milestone in the Hempel Group’s plans for its first Russian paint production facility. With the signing of the investment agreement, both parties have sealed their commitment to the EUR 23 million turnkey project to...

Ardmore Shipping Ltd, the specialist tanker company, has announced that it has taken over the contracts for two newbuild vessels from Hellespont Group and, in a separate deal, has agreed to charter in two vessels from Hellespont. The two newbuilds and two charter vessels will join the four existing vessels in Ardmore Shipping’s fleet:...