Our Maritime Business Magazines

Jeppesen Marine has teamed up with a specialist in geopolitical risk, Bergen Risk Solutions, to develop an information service that will enable shipping companies and officers to minimize the likelihood of pirate...

Scanjet Marine AB, a leading producer of fixed and portable tank cleaning equipment now introduces a patented anti-pirate water cannon system. The protection system is based on existing tank cleaning technology, powered by an integrated turbine, driven by the water flow. The system will remain running until the vessel is safe and the pumps...

LCS2 “Independence”, the innovative high-speed trimaran combatant ship being constructed by shipbuilder Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, as part of the General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship Team, successfully completed a series of tests known as builder’s trials on October 18 in the Gulf of Mexico. The trials included more than 50 demonstration events that...

The Tognum business unit Engines received two orders for the supply of a total of 28 MTU engines from the Series 2000, Series 4000 and Series 1163 to the Korean Coast Guard in 2009. The orders also include MTU automation systems for six new vessels. The total order value is EUR 37...

This year, Kemppi Oy celebrates its sixtieth anniversary. The company has given the world many pioneering applications of welding technology. Again this year it is launching new, innovative welding solutions, and, furthermore, it has renewed its company image, includng a new droplet-like...

Wärtsilä will supply an integrated total electro-propulsion package for a Russian state-owned ship. The package is to be installed in a Multipurpose Salvage Vessel (MPSV) being built by Russia’s Nevsky shipbuilding and ship repair yard in Shlisselburg, close to St...

Wärtsilä and Stolt Tankers B.V. – a wholly owned subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A. – have signed an agreement whereby Wärtsilä becomes the exclusive supplier of bilge water treatment units to the Stolt-Nielsen...

Orbit Technologies – delivering advanced solutions for stabilized mobile satellite communications and tracking antennas – announces the appointment of William (Bill) Thompson as its new Marine Satcom Sales Director for the...

A test article ship-to-ship vehicle transfer system from Cargotec is on its way to the US Navy; the test article uses MacGregor-based technology and can transfer US Marine Corps vehicles and personnel from a large medium-speed RO/RO to a mobile landing platform in sea state...

Alu Design & Services – specialized in marine pilot seats, mounting tracks and rails -has received its 10th contract from Maritime Montering AS, a leading global supplier of complete marine accommodation systems. This order is for YN 66 at STX Brevik for E.R. Schiffahrt, Germany, and delivery will commence later this...

Kongsberg Maritime is proud to announce that its Polaris Dynamic Positioning simulator is the first to achieve DNV approval to the stringent Class A standard. The leading simulator developer has also achieved DNV approval to Class A standards for its Bridge Operation simulator including class notification of DP, Ice Navigation, High Speed Craft and...

In accordance with the strategy on developing TTS into a global service provider on marine and offshore installations, TTS is proud to announce the opening of its service company in Piraeus: TTS Greece...

Nearly fifty MaxSea resellers from seventeen different countries met in Vigo, Spain, on the edge of the Fishing Exhibition 2009 World in Galicia. Taking advantage of this great event, MaxSea has organized its distributor seminar and presented its new software for professional mariners: MaxSea Time Zero...

Wärtsilä has opened a Service Centre in Murmansk, Russia to serve the rapidly growing number of vessels in northern waters. To emphasize the importance of co-operation, Wärtsilä’s CEO and President, Ole Johansson and the Governor of the Murmansk Oblast region of Russia, Dmitry Vladimirovich Dmitrienko, jointly signed a document of...

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit is marking a major milestone in the history of the company’s leadership in radar technology with the celebration this year of the sixtieth anniversary of the launch of its first marine...

Europort 2009, to be held in Ahoy Rotterdam from 3 through 6 November 2009, will be attracting maritime professionals from all sectors. For this year’s edition, inland navigation will have a unique meeting place: the Inland Shipping...

Currently airing on the Discovery Channel, Industrial Junkie is a 10 episode series that has been commissioned by the Discovery Channel to offer insight into important major industries. International Paint was approached by the Discovery Channel last year, with filming for the paint episode taking place over two days in October at the Felling...

IHC Merwede, represented by Mr. J.H. Hylkema (right), and Bakker Sliedrecht represented by Mr. J.M. Verhoeven, entered into an agreement this week to provide local support for clients throughout the world, starting in China. From the existing regional IHC Merwede service centre in Tanggu, China, electrical-systems experts will provide the support clients...

Wärtsilä has strengthened its presence within the Brazilian maritime industry by incorporating Wärtsilä Ship Design into Wärtsilä’s Brazilian operations. A full range of local engineering services will now be available to shipowners, offshore operators and shipyards in Brazil. Customers will now also be able to benefit from Wärtsilä’s technological developments in ship’s propulsion, power...

Wärtsilä Corporation and Zhuhai Yuchai Marine Power Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co Ltd, have jointly signed a license agreement for the manufacture and sale of Wärtsilä RT-flex low-speed marine diesel engines by Zhuhai Yuchai Marine Power in China. The agreement was signed in Zhuhai City in Guangdong province by...

Wilhelmsen Ships Service, has appointed Frederic Fontarosa as Business Director of their Business Stream Ships Agency and Bunkers. Frederic has held senior management positions in Wilhelmsen Ships Service during the past 14 years in Sales and Operations which has given him a unique insight into the strengths and reach of the...

Jumbo Shipping‘s heavy lift vessel Daniella has completed her eleventh and final voyage for the Pluto LNG project in Dampier, Australia. Between October 2008 and October 2009 she transported 256 pieces of equipment for this project, including pre-assembled structures and pipe racks weighing up to 240 t. HLV Fairlift has completed twelve voyages and...

Following earlier investments and expansions of offices and warehouses in Brisbane and Adelaide, Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Australia has opened a new office and warehouse facility in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Peter Rietberg (left), Chairman of the Board of the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group performed the...

Evenementenhal Gorinchem has announced the second edition of the On & Offshore trade fair will take place from 30 March until 1 April 2010. The three day event focuses on the oil & gas, petrochemical and dredging industry. Last year almost 120 exhibitors and 3.430 visitors have experienced a successful first...

GESAD – the Turkish Association of Ship Industrialists – has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with IHC Metalix from the Netherlands to establish a joint pre-processing plant for steel and aluminium parts in Turkey; a joint feasibility study is...