ABB Launches Torque Monitoring System
ABB has launched a new torque monitoring system called Torductor Marine, which is aimed at optimizing engine and fuel efficiency in the maritime sector. The new offering will fit into ABBâs Marine Software portfolio, which visualizes the data for the onboard crew and can be shared with the shipâs shore-side support team. The launch of Torductor Marine follows on a successful trial aboard Stena Lineâs freight ferry MV Stena Scotia, where sensors tracked the performance of the vesselâs engines.
MN100: MOPS Marine License Insurance
Since 1935, MOPS Marine License Insurance has defended the USCG licenses of mariners operating in every maritime sector in the United States. Its network of over 80 maritime law firms, representing almost 200 experienced maritime attorneys, provides MOPS policyholders with personal legal representation from the marine casualty to final disposition. MOPS provides Unlimited License Defense, Full or Partial Income ProtectionâŚ
OSV firm Farstad Continues Restructuring Talks
Supply firm Farstad Shipping's CEO Karl Johan Bakken repeats is in stand-still agreement with lenders until Oct. * CEO says Oct. * Farstad shares down 4.7 pct toâŚ
Banks Halt Support for Hanjin
A bankruptcy would be biggest ever for a container shipper. Hanjin Shipping Co's banks are halting support for the South Korean company, its lead creditor said,âŚ
Jt Study by MOL, Yokohama University for Improving Ocean Shipping Market Forecast
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the company and its subsidiary MOL Information Systems, Ltd. have signed a contract with Yokohama National UniversityâŚ
Krishnapatnam Port, Maersk Launches Mainline Service for China
Krishnapatnam, the countryâs largest all-weather; deep water port on the east-coast of India has marked another milestone towards operational excellence as it launchedâŚ
DNV GL Launches New Approach to Manage Uncertainty in Risk Assessment
There is increasing emphasis from regulators on addressing uncertainty in risk assessments to improve safety. DNV GLâs new paper, âEnabling confidence â addressing uncertainty in risk assessmentsââŚ
BV Classes First LNG-fuel Oil/Chemical Tanker
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has classed the first LNG-fuelled newbuilding oil/chemical tanker, the 15,000 dwt Ternsund, built under BV class at Avic DinghengâŚ
Esvagt Makes Vestdavit MissionEase First Choice for Mission Bay
Norway-based boat system and davit-handling specialist Vestdavit has secured a breakthrough order for its unique MissionEase multi-boat handling solution for mission baysâŚ
SK Shipping Selects 5X72DF for LNG Carriers
Securing the position of its low-speed low-pressure XâDF engines as market leaders, Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) has been selected to supply two 5-cylinder X72DFâŚ
China Cosco Sinks into Red
Dragged by lackluster freight rates in the maritime transport market during the first half of 2016, China Cosco Holdings logged a 7.2 billion yuan ($1.07 billion) net loss for the January-June halfâŚ
India Shipping Ministry Enlarges Scope of Sagarmala
India's Ministry of Shipping has formulated a revised Central Sector Scheme to provide financial support to Major and Non-Major Ports as well as State GovernmentsâŚ
Industry Wants Hanjin Shipping to Merge with Hyundai Merchant Marine
The Korea Shipownersâ Association (KSA) has officially suggested Hanjin Shipping merge with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) to prevent court receivership and liquidation, reports Business Korea.
Doing Business Differently to Meet Sustainability Targets: DNV GL
Pressure is mounting on the global oil and gas industry to reduce environmental footprint at the same time as the industry is under significant cost pressure. Since business as usual is not an optionâŚ
DNV GL Backs John Laing on First Offshore Wind Investment
DNV GL successfully completed its due diligence work of the offshore wind farm âNordergründeâ in the North Sea, reviewing and quantifying the technical risks of the project.
Singapore to Focus on Improving Navigational Safety
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched the first-ever International Safety@Sea Conference in Singapore. The conference will run for two days and concludes on 31 August 2016.
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