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06 Oct 2017

Norway: Fish Vessels Go Electric

The Norwegian aquaculture and fishing industry has joined the green shipping wave with a number of pioneering electric fleet initiatives. In 2015, the Norwegian maritime industry launched the DNV GL-led public private initiative, the Green Coastal Shipping Program. The idea was to encourage research and development of green technology concepts in the country’s shipping sector. Together with 25 partners from the Norwegian maritime industry and authorities, they presented five pilot projects, mostly within oil and gas and cargo transport. However, one of the pilots targets the aquaculture segment with an environmentally friendly fish farm support vessel.

01 Feb 2016

Non-EU Europe Fishing Fleets: Europe’s Profitable 'Outsiders'

Biggest in class: Kleven’s Gitte  Henning newbuild. (Illustration: Handout)

With three species of migrating cod to fish and new commercial species arriving as oceans warm, Norway is a fisheries Valhalla. Yet, recent boat sales suggest the Scandinavian country’s role is changing. Vessel orders and rules in Norway are propping up yards and designers on Europe’s fringes. Medium-sized hull orders for Romanian, Russian and Turkish boat builders are new, while large vessel orders for Denmark or Spain continue apace. Unconventional Icelandic designs, too, are gaining ground here as catches and profits soar.

13 Aug 2015

Vard to Build Gillnetter for Breivik AS

Image: Vard

Norway-headquartered vessel designer and builder Vard Holdings Limited announced it has secured a NOK 60 million contract for the construction of a coastal fishing vessel for Norway’s Breivik AS. The new gillnetter vessel will be built at Vard Braila in Romania and is scheduled to be delivered during the third quarter of 2016, securing work for the yard in all stages of production. The vessel is of the Seacon SC34 design and is equipped with a factory and freezing plant, Vard said.

24 May 2015

KPCT Launches New Gulf Service

Containerized volumes are steadily increasing on the East Coast of India. Keeping pace with the growth, Krishnapatnam Port Co. Ltd. (KPCT) now offers a new service to the Gulf sector. Simatechin association with Evergreen Line recently launched a joint CCG Service.The first sailing of this weekly service commenced at KPCT by the maiden call of M.V. Taroko on May 21, 2015. This 28 day service will utilize four container ships of around 2,000 TEU each; three operated by Simatech and one by Evergreen Line.The service provides direct connectivity from Krishnapatnam Port (India) to Colombo (Sri Lanka), Cochin (India), Jebel Ali (UAE) andSohar (Oman) ports.

03 Apr 2014

Recent Vessel Sales: March 2014

3/26 - MAEMI II - 19,871 - 08 (6) - $28. Prepared by Shipping Intelligence, Inc., New York.

19 Jun 2013

Macro Sensors' New Subsea LVDT Measurement Devices

LVDT Position Sensor: Image credit Macro Sensors

US-based Macro Sensors introduces a line of submersible LVDT Position Sensors for use as part of subsea measurement systems. Macro Sensors say that their LVDTs are proven to offer reliable measurement and feedback for continuous monitoring. The SSIR 937 Series Submersible LVDT Position Sensor is now a standard design available from stock for fast turnaround. Offering extraordinary repeatability in extreme pressure environments, the SSIR 937 Series Submersible LVDT Position Sensors can withstand deep sea environments with external pressures to 5000 psi.

13 Jun 2013

Oceans '13 MTS/IEEE San Diego Preview

Heeding the call to join “An Ocean in Common,” authors flooded the Oceans ‘13 MTS/IEEE San Diego technical program committee with a record number of abstracts in a single day. Special topics include an Ultra-deep track discussing current and prospective robotic technologies, plus a panel of scientists to consider research questions. Oceans2013 Chair Bob Wernli, and Co-Chair Kevin Hardy, developer of the unmanned landers for James Cameron’s DeepSea Challenge Expedition, will be the session conveners. “James’ intention is to be certain the door remains open to other explorers,” Hardy said.

26 Mar 2013

Shark Marine Technologies to Distribute for SEA CON

Photo: Shark Marine

Shark Marine Technologies Inc. said they have formalized an agreement with SEA CON to distribute a complete line of underwater electrical and fiber optic connectors. The relationship with SEA CON allows them to stock and distribute SEA CON connectors across Canada, excluding British Columbia. Included in this line are the optical and electrical bulkhead and in-line connectors in dry-mate, wet-mate and underwater mateable configurations, together with cable and hose assemblies, penetrators and switches.

09 Jul 2012

Troy Container Line Announces New Partnership

Troy Container Line has announced a new agency partnership with the European-based CARGOLINES. The partnership comes just a year after Troy Container Line initiated its direct service to France and is a natural evolution of the success and growth the company has had in the French market. “The entire Troy Container Line team is pleased to partner with CARGOLINES,” commented Patricia Fitzgerald, COO of exports at Troy Container Line. “CARGOLINES’ commitment to service and competitive rates make them an ideal agency partner. This new relationship will improve services on this trade lane for our company’s European clients. The strategic decision to partner agencies was made to streamline Troy Container Line’s framework in Europe.

26 Jan 2001

Seacon Holdings Releases Preliminary Results

Seacon Holdings recorded a profit before taxation of £996,449 for the year ending September 30, 2000, compared to a profit before taxation of £3,284,681 reported the previous year, of which £408,181 was related to the trading activities of the company and £2,876,500 to the sale of the London Steel Terminal. Seacon Shipping recorded a £40,000 contribution to operating profit for the financial year, having reported a loss of £205,000 in the previous year. operating a fleet of six time-chartered coastal vessels during the year, moved from a small profit at the interim stage to a modest loss for the full year, as spot market freight rates and the availability of contract cargoes, mainly involving steel exports, moved below expectations.