FarSounder Previews its New Navigation Sonars
The new models will have longer detection ranges, in-water tracking for improved image stability, and chart overlay of sonar targets. Over the past few years, the FarSounder team has been developing the next generation of its navigation sonars. These improvements include both a complete redesign of the Transducer Module electronics and cutting edge sonar signal processing. FarSounder adds that since January 2012ā¦
Wind Farm Support Vessels Launched by Damen
Both vessels will be completed in the coming weeks after which they will be transported to the Damen yard in Gorinchem, The Netherlands where they will be delivered to SeaZip Offshore Service in September 2012. The Damen FCS 2610 Catamaran type was successfully introduced to the market one year ago; now four vessels are trading in the North Sea/German Bight area dealing with the most challenging circumstances day in, day out.
A Shipowner Yielding Good Returns
Ship Finance International Limited is a major vessel owning company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It has an operating fleet of 62 vessels and rigs, and has contracted to acquire seven additional newbuildings. The Company has a substantial portfolio of long term fixed charters with an average tenor of approximately 11 years. SFL say that stability in both charter revenues and operating costs supports the Company's long term distribution capacity.
Online Yacht Sale & Purchase Commission Free
YachtX, Inc. launch the boating industry's first online yacht exchange. YachtX.com removes the obstacles that have inhibited owner-managed selling of high valueā¦
Havyard Deck Machinery Contract for NDM
NDM specializes in the manufacture of deck macninery designed for operation in cold, harsh environments.
Costa Concordia Claim Attorneys Comment on Captain's Apology
The public apology of Captain Schettino while indicating that he is taking a sliver of responsibility for the tragedy, fails to demonstrate any genuine remorse for what occurred.
Orion Marine Group Updates Investors
Orion Marine Group, Inc. provides a broad range of marine construction and specialty services on, over and under the water along the Gulf Coast, the Atlantic Seaboardā¦
Court Verdict Threatens World's Largest Shipbreaking Yard
āAlang may have to stop operations if the direction of Apex Court on banning import of all hazardous and toxic wastes under the BASEL Convention is implemented,āā¦
Rescue Aid for German Shipbuilder Approved by EC
The European Commission has authorised under EU state aid rules, a state guarantee backing a rescue loan of ā¬152.4 million for the German shipbuilder P+S Werften in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
China Contends for Slice of Oil Rig Construction Business
According to Reuters, China is emerging as a strong contender to the traditional offshore oil rig manufacturing powerhouses of Singapore and South Korea as shipyardsā¦
Immarsat FleetBroadband Supports Solo Circumnavigator
Guo's 40-ft yacht will be equipped with a FleetBroadband terminal provided by Inmarsat which will help him send back video and pictures and assist him in plottingā¦
COSCO Deliver Two More Bulk Carriers from China Shipyards
2. COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard Co., Ltd has delivered a bulk carrier of 57000 DWT, of 189.99 meters in LOA, 32.26 meters in breadth and 18 meters in depth, named āASIAN CHAMPIONā, to its Asian buyer.
Twin Cruise Ship Contract for Fincantieri
At 47,000 gross tonnes with 472 cabins for a total passenger capacity of 944, the two vessels are destined to serve the market for smaller super-luxury ships.
Open Ocean Launches Maritime Security Program
Aboard the HQS Wellington in London yesterday, Chenega UK Ltd. launched its fully integrated maritime security system to combat piracy and provide the ship owning community with a holistic, single point of contact security program to mitigate the risk of piracy. The system was received with excitement by the shipowners, managers, insurers, flag states and others engaged in transporting more than 90% of the world's goodsā¦
Marine Machinery Association to Hold 28th Annual Meeting
Marine Machinery Association to hold 28th Annual Meeting on September 18th and 19th, 2012. There Will Be A Reception for Speakers and MMA Members From 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 17th, 2012. Attendees at the Meeting Must Be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents And Employees of Companies Performing Contracts for the U.S. Navy The meeting will be held at Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88Spring Street Portland, Maine 04101 1-800-345-5050 or 207-775-2311.
New High-Speed SCANIA Marine Engine Range
SCANIA, a tradition rich Swedish industrial company celebrated in 2011 its 120-year existence. Very early, in 1902, the first engines for marine applications have been pro-duced. In fact, the market was considered so promising that the companies new factory, which was built in 1907, was described at the planning stage as āintended particu-larly for the manufacture of automobiles and boatsā. Without any doubts belongs SCANIA (named after the latin name of the Southern Swedish province Schonen)ā¦
Svitzer Salvage Americas Inc. Signs Florida Warehouse Lease
Netherlands-based maritime services firm Svitzer Salvage Americas Inc. has signed a 22,961-square-foot storage warehouse lease for a strategic operations center in Dania Beachā¦
Top Graduates Welcomed to SRI'S Legal Internship Scheme
Seafarersā Rights International (SRI) has again demonstrated its commitment to the shipping industry by welcoming the latest intake of high performing young graduates into this yearās SRI Legal Internship Scheme. The successful candidates hail from a diversity of countries across the globe - but all have in common a keen interest in the field of international law and seafarersā rights, and a desire to succeed.
Cosalt Offshore Secures CNR Contract
Cosalt Offshore has been awarded a contract with CNR International (UK) Limited. (CNR). The contract, which is for three years,comes with a two one year options and will see Cosalt Offshore provide CNR with lifting and mechanical handling support services on five platforms ā Tiffany, Ninian North, Central and South and Murchison. Cosalt Offshore is the incumbent provider of these services to CNR, but the new contract was won as the result of a competitive tender process.
Shippingās CO2 Tipping Point: Managing Carbon Emissions
Market fundamentals and impending emissions regulation demand that shipping takes the next step in formalizing and professionalizing its approach to sustainability, reflecting its increasing importance as a business-critical asset. As bunker prices rise, difficult market conditions persist and regional carbon emissions regulations strengthen, minimizing carbon management risk and encouraging shippingā¦
