GL Garrad Hassan supports Kawasaki Tidal Project
According to official studies, the theoretical worldwide generation potential of tidal energy has been estimated at over 7,800 TWh/year. Working to support the growthâŚ
Technip Win Brynhild Subsea Contract
Technip was awarded by Lundin Petroleum a lump sum contract, worth approximately âŹ100 million, for the Brynhild field development. This field, previously known as NemoâŚ
California Air Resources Board Marine Notice 2011-2
Advisory to Owners or Operators of Ocean-Going Vessels Visiting California Ports. Nature of Marine Notice: Changes to the Regulation on Fuel Sulfur and Other OperationalâŚ
Car Carriers Have All-electric Cargo Equipment
MOLâs new generation of âeco-friendlyâ efficient PCTCs are entering service; they feature MacGregor RoRo access outfits from Cargotec and are the worldâs first car carriers to have all of their RoRo equipment electrically-driven. Cargotecâs growing electric-drive RoRo reference portfolio now includes the first vessel to have all-electrically-driven RoRo access equipment entering service. The 4,000-unit pure car truck carrier (PCTC)âŚ
CDLSE Reaches Full Operational Capability
On the 23 July 2011 CDLSE (Clearance Divers Life Support Equipment) entered into Full Operational Capability (FOC) with the UK Royal Navy. Designed and built by Divex â world leaders in diving equipment technology â CDLSE was introduced into service in 2010 after performing well in extensive trials. CDLSE has been used in various exercises in global locations proving its capability and as a result is now in use with clearance diving units and minehunters deployed operationally around the world.
Global Seatrade to install se@FLEX
Heavy-lift specialist is first customer to sign up for new flat-rate global coverage VSAT service package. Globecomm Systems Inc., a global provider of communications solutions and services, announced today that Global Seatrade, a unit of the Hartman Marine Group, has awarded it a contract for unified maritime communications. Services will be provided by Mach6, a unit of Globecomm Maritime, using its global VSAT platformâŚ
New CFO for the Rickmers Group
Dr Ignace Van Meenen has taken up the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Rickmers Group effective 1 October 2011. In this function, Dr Van Meenen will press ahead with the realignment of the group of companies to enable it to respond faster and more flexibly to the demands of changing shipping markets. Holding a doctorate in law, Dr Van Meenen began his professional career in the investment division of Deutsche Bank in the USA and Germany.
ICS: Un Climate Change Negotiations
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) â which represents all sectors and trades of the global shipping industry and more than 80% of the world merchant fleet â has produced a briefing document for government climate change negotiators, in advance of the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 17), which commences in Durban at the end of November. ICS Secretary General, Peter HinchliffeâŚ
Furrion Introduces Automatic Transfer Switch
The new Automatic Transfer Switch from shore power products manufacturer Furrion is designed to provide automatic switching between shore power and a boat generator or inverter. Safe and reliable operation when switching between power sources. A mechanical interlocking system also prevents two power sources being connected together - which can cause a short circuit, overvoltage, generator or inverter failure, electrocution hazard and the risk of boat fires.
MOL Installs Marine Broadband on LNG Carriers
Enhancing Safe Operation by Always-on Connection. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) announced that its subsidiary MOL LNG Transport Co., completed installing a high-speed, monthly fixed-charge (flat rate) Internet service âOceanBBâ for vessels using VSAT*1 provided by SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT; President: Shinji Takada), on the MOL LNG-managed Wakaba Maru and four other LNG carriers in October 2011.
NASSCO Christens USNS Medgar Evers
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), on Saturday christened the U.S. Navy's newest supply ship, USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Named in honor of the African American civil rights leader from Mississippi, the USNS Medgar Evers is the 13th ship of a class of 14 dry cargo/ammunition ships designed and built by NASSCO. More than 1,000 people attended the Saturday morning christening ceremony for the USNS Medgar Evers at NASSCO's San Diego shipyard.
High-Tech Hull Coating Receives NYSERDA Funding
Greenfield Manufacturing Inc., a Saratoga Springs chemical manufacturing company, has received New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) funding of $183âŚ
Many Islands, Many Ferries
With over 230 million people living on about 13 thousand islands, Indonesia requires a lot of ferries. Shipyards such as PT. Bintan Marina Shipyard are meeting this demand for fast, safe and modern ferries. The yard's recently designed, built and delivered the fast ferry, MV Super Jet 19, to the associated PT. Pelayaran Nasional Bahtera Bestari Shipping. The new boat continues a tradition of fineâŚ
ISS Announces 2012 Leadership
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2012 Officers and Executive Committee. The Officers include the PresidentâŚ
Thrane & Thrane Adds to Sailor Fleebroadband
Enhanced voice calling and new tracking functions for terminals. Thrane & Thrane demonstrated commitment to the growth of its SAILOR FleetBroadband offering yesterday at Inmarsatâs annual partner conference in Barcelona. The FleetBroadband terminal manufacturer announced that Inmarsatâs new service enhancements, Multi-Voice Service and Dynamic Telemetry Service, will be available on SAILOR FleetBroadband terminals when the services go live in Q1 and Q2 2012.
IAS Introduces Intermodal Container Solution
New IAS Dispatch cloud technology improves last mile visibility and connects multiple trading partners to optimize inland container trucking. IAS has unveiled aâŚ
Delta Wave Introduces StratosMax II Nomadic with Wifi
Delta Wave Communications, LLC, an Elite Stratos Channel Partner is pleased to announce that they have been selected as Stratosâ distribution and installation partner for the new StratosMax II Nomadic WiMax service. With up to 1Mbps service for marine vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond, the service offers unprecedented broadband internet connectivity with land line voice access. StratosMAXâŚ
Schat-Harding Develops IMO-Compliant Safety System
Leading lifeboat manufacturer and service provider Schat-Harding has completed all tests required by IMO to ensure that its SeaCure lifeboat release and retrieval systems (the new name for hooks) meet the new IMO guidelines for existing and new lifeboats. Reacting to industry requests Schat-Harding has also developed a Secondary Safety System (SSS) for the SeaCure hook. Although not required by IMO guidelines or SOLAS regulationsâŚ
Regs4ships Partnership Redeveloping Web Services
Regs4ships is calling time on their web services in a bid to revolutionise the way that customers use their products and services. With its new creative partnersâŚ
Hamworthy Wins Newbuild FSRU Regas Orders
Hamworthy has secured a contract for the supply of regasification technology on board what are understood to be the worldâs first newbuild Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs). Two 170,000m3 storage capacity vessels, owned by Hoegh LNG, are being built at the worldâs largest shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries. Under the terms of the contract, Hamworthy will deliver systems to the Ulsan-based yard, one apiece in December 2012 and February 2013.
