C2SAT, Seanet Sign Agreement
Seanet will focus on the business area's maritime GSM services which the company received several new orders for in autumn. Seanet announced recently that the company…
Dockwise Contracts & Financials
In the light of current financial market conditions, Dockwise reiterates the security of its debt structure and the strength of its cash flow position. Current trading…
Keppel O&M Training Center Opens
(), the technical and specialized skill training center of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), has enhanced its capacity to 3,500 training places per annum with its new facilities in . The Center will be a one-stop training facility where employees and subcontractors can register for courses, undergo training, receive certification and apply for relevant trade licences. Keppel O&M’s annual investment in training was S$17 million for 2006 and 2007 each.
W&O, Amot Controls Reach Agreement
New Icom M36 Handheld
Icom launched the M36 radio, the next step in Icom’s lineup of military rugged marine handhelds. The M36 comes with Clear Audio Boost. It can adjust its own volume…
Electric Boat Wins Navy Contract
Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will continue to provide services required to support planned and emergent non-nuclear maintenance and repair for operational nuclear submarines…
TMM Reports Results
Jose F. Serrano, chairman and chief executive officer of Grupo TMM, said, "Despite weak global economic conditions, in the third quarter of 2008 TMM reported a revenue increase of 24.1 percent…
INMEX China 2008
Showcasing the latest technology in shipbuilding, ship repair, shipping, marine engineering & equipment, this international exhibition will feature some 300 participating…
MAN Diesel Logs Historic Order
In this way, the engine’s end user, based P&O Ferries is anticipating the 2011 implementation of the second stage of the IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI emissions regulations.
Ultra-Deepwater Drillship Contract
The five-year drilling contract is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2010, following shipyard construction. The contract commencement date is contingent…
Corena, SpecTec Sign Agreement
SpecTec, world supplier of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to the shipping industry, is the author of Shipdex. Shipdex is an exchange protocol for the…
ACR President Paul Frank Retires
Frank, who joined ACR on September 15, 1980 as Vice President of Administration, and was appointed President in 1994, has overseen tremendous growth at ACR. Cobham plc…
Concordia, Total Contract for VTA Turbo Technology
The turbochargers with VTA technology will equip the MAN B&W brand type 6S46MC-C low-speed engines aboard the new tanker, Stena Progress. On the basis of earlier trials…
This Day in Naval History – Oct. 30
1799 - William Balch becomes Navy's first commissioned Chaplain. (Source: Navy News Service)
Langh Ship Recognized for Innovation
A steel transportation method developed by Oy Langh Ship Ab was awarded an honorable mention in the Finnish nationwide Productive Idea Competition. The award was presented at a banquet on Oct. 25, 2008 and received by Managing Director Hans Langh. Langh Ship’s newest products are the Cradle Cassettes that have been developed for transportation of big steel coils. The first series of the Cradle Cassettes began operating in traffic at the beginning of the year.
Braemar Shipping Interim Results
Commenting on the results and outlook, Sir Graham Hearne, Chairman, said: “Our strategy remains to position the Group as a leading player in a selective range of marine and shipping services.
Netherlands Signs Wreck Removal Convention
The Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention was adopted in May 2007 and will provide the legal basis for States to remove, or have removed, shipwrecks that may have the…
Napa Releases New Software Version
One of the main areas of focus has been the development of new tools for probabilistic damage stability calculations. This development work will be relevant to the…
VTC Gets $6.4m Contract
The upgrade of DGPS stations includes adding capability to use Modernized GPS signals and the additional functionality required for tracking the future Galileo and…
EU Bank Agrees Fos 2XL finance deal
Upon completion of the project, the creation of two new terminals due on stream in 2010, capacity will increase from the current 1m teu per year to 2.5m teu. Some…