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MacGregor Access Equipment To Meyer Werft

Cargotec is supplying MacGregor access equipment for two cruise ships at Meyer Werft for delivery in 2013 and 2014.  This order highlights the success of Cargotec’s strategy to re-enter the cruise ship market”, says Göran Hugon. Weighing around 230 t per shipset, the contract includes passenger doors, tender platforms, shell doors and platforms for loading...

Brude Safety Bags New MES Contracts

Norwegian-based Brude Safety as has recently received a contract for Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) for the Torghatten ferries being built at Remontowa. The evacuation systems will be delivered from Q1 2011 until Q2 2013 and are for six vessels, with an optional additional vessel. The Brude MES Chute SRL for evacuation height from 4...

Gunvor International Signs Up To ESS eSDS Solution

Electronic Shipping Solutions (ESS) has announced that Gunvor International has signed up to use its electronic Safety Data Sheet (eSDS) Services, to comply with global and regional legislation which require the production and distribution of Safety Data Sheets, and save significant time and money. Alex Goulandris, CEO of ESS: “We are delighted to welcome...

Bulgarian Relocation Wilhelmsen Ships Service

Reflecting the growth of business for the company in the region, Wilhelmsen Ships Service Bulgaria has relocated its Varna, Bulgaria office to upgraded premises at 54 Osmi Primorski Polk Blvd, Level 4, Office 17-18, 9000, Varna, Bulgaria. Wilhelmsen Ships Service Bulgaria was established in December 2008 as a 100% owned company of Barwil Agencies Oslo,...

Cory Brothers Begins Agency Operations In Gibraltar

Cory Brothers Shipping Agency is pleased to announce it is now able to offer shipping agency services in Gibraltar in conjunction with its partner, the Gibunco Ship Agency, part of the Gibunco Group. Cory Brothers, together with Gibunco Ship Agency, brings a wealth of experience to Gibraltar in port agency, bunker agency, STS operations...

Brude Safety Expands Gangway Portfolio

Brude Safety as has expanded its gangway portfolio to cover a range from 2 to 14 m. The two latest developments, the 11 and the 14 m gangways, are knuckled versions, giving the shipowner the opportunity to use it for crew-change as well as for standard deck-quay solutions. The gangways can be installed as...

Wärtsilä Gas Engines & Equipment New Viking Line Ferry

Wärtsilä, has been awarded a contract by shipbuilding company STX Finland Oy to supply the propulsion machinery for a new passenger ferry to be built for Viking Line, a Finnish ship owner. The vessel, scheduled to enter service in 2013, will be the largest passenger ferry to operate on LNG, making it the most environmentally...

TTS Equips Car Carriers To Come

TTS Marine AB continues to equip the world’s fleet of car carriers with cargo access equipment and two additional contracts have been received to supply Ro-Ro equipment to four further car carriers. The first contract was signed with Hyundai Heavy Industries for delivery of cargo access equipment to two newbuildings, hull no 2399 and...

New Wärtsilä Waterjet Series

Wärtsilä  has introduced a new series of waterjet solutions. This new midsize series enhances Wärtsilä’s competitive range of stainless steel jets to include all sizes from 510 mm to 3250 mm. This makes Wärtsilä the only supplier serving both midsize and the lower range of large waterjet applications with a single product. The new...