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First Vessel Secures IMO Polar Code Compliance
AHTS Magne Viking, owned by Viking Supply Ships, is in compliance with the new IMO Polar Code, confirms DNV GL and the Danish Maritime Authority following a successful survey. āHaving followed the development of the Polar Code for some years, it is a great achievement to finally survey the first vessel to comply with the Code,ā said Morten Mejlænder-Larsen, responsible for Arctic and Polar activities at DNV GL - Maritime.
Bouchard's Newest ATB Christened in New Orleans
Bouchard Transportation Co. celebrated the naming of the M/V Donna J. Bouchard and the B. No. 272 at the christening ceremony held on Thursday, February 18 in New Orleans. The ceremony began with remarks from Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. President/CEO, Morton S. Bouchard III, followed by VT Halter Marine and ExxonMobil/SeaRiver Maritime. Vessel sponsor Joan Lesniewski, wife of Robert Lesniewski of ExxonMobil/SeaRiver Maritimeā¦
Excellence in Partnering Award for "Atlantic Canyons" Team
The National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) will present the 2015 Excellence in Partnering Award to 17 organizations involved in the Atlantic Canyons studyā¦
Navig8 Acquires Two Newbuildings
Navig8 Product Tankers Inc., today announced that it has taken delivery of two further product tankers from its newbuilding program ā the Navig8 Symphony, a 110ā¦
China Marine Giant COSCOCS Strategizes Business
China COSCO Shipping Corp Ltd (COSCOCS), a new company formed by the restructuring of China's top two shipping firms, was officially established on Thursday (February 18).
Seaspan Backs UBC Naval Architecture Research
The University of British Columbia announced it will receive a $2 million investment from Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) over the next seven years to support innovativeā¦
Rolls-Royce Mooring System for Giant Crane Vessel
Rolls-Royce has signed a $11.5 million contract to supply the mooring system for the worldās largest semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV), Sleipnir. The vessel will be built in Singapore by SembCorp Marine for the Dutch company Heerema Offshore Services. Mooring systems from Rolls-Royce are designed to operate safely in the harshest climatic zones. For this vessel ā the āSleipnirā ā Rolls-Royce will deliver a tailor made equipment package for specific operationsā¦
New Module Training Series
The training series Design of Marine Auxiliary Systems have been expanded with a new module: āHVAC and refrigeration systemsā (module 4). This new module provides the participants with the knowledge required to design these systems and perform the necessary calculations in order to do so. The fundamental working principles as well as design considerations and the rules concerning these systems are all covered. The course consists of 4 separate modules.
Statoil Cancels Maersk Rig Contract
Norwegian firm Statoil ASA is ending its rig contract for the Maersk Gallant six months early. The jack up rig has been on contract with Statoil for two years, since 21 August 2014ā¦
Optimarin Scores Unique BWT Retrofit Project
Optimarin has won a contract to install its Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) on Østensjø Rederiās Edda Fides, the worldās only purpose-built monohull accommodation vessel. The Norwegian ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist secured the business following on from the success of a previous installation on the firmās Edda Fortis in 2015. Edda Fides, which is operated by Østensjø Rederi`s subsidiary Edda Accommodationā¦
MacGregor Pusnes Loading Systems for Cosco Shipyard
By combining well-proven MacGregor Pusnes technology in bow loading and offloading systems, MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has helped to develop a solution that enablesā¦
Is Cosco's Orderbook Healthy?
While Coscoās orderbook of US$8 billion seems hefty, the shipbuilding contracts are of low value, says a report in SBR. The orderbook may do the company more harm than good.
Hoegh LNG Pulls Out of FLNG
Norway's Hoegh LNG Holdings is putting its floating LNG (FLNG) development activities on hold and to allocate all resources and capital to its core business, FSRUsā¦
ABS to Provide Verification Services for Offshore Wind Farm
ABS Group Ltd. has received a contract to provide third-party certification and design verification services for Hexicon AB for the planned Dounreay Tri Floatingā¦
Intertek Enhances Sample Cylinder Service
Intertek has enhanced its sample cylinders services with the aim of providing further cost savings for clients. Sample cylinders are used by offshore chemists to transport live crudeā¦
ME-GI Engines for Worldās Largest Ethane Carriers
JHW has ordered five 85,000 m3 Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) for a JACCAR/Hartmann Reederei joint venture, called UEC (United Ethane Carriers); each vessel will be powered by a single MAN B&W 6G60ME-GI main engine. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co. Ltd. (DSIC) will construct the vessels in China, while Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will build the engines in Korea. Delivery of the first carrier is scheduled for the middle of 2017.
ISS Announces US Customs Brokerage Services
ISS Brokerage Services, part of maritime and logistics service provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), is now providing U.S. Customs brokerage services across all North American ports. The new facility has been introduced after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) granted a National Brokerage Permit to ISS Brokerage Services to file customs entries remotely via Remote Location Filing (RLF). Theā¦
Italian Navy Renewal Program Begins
The steel cutting ceremony of the LSS logistic support unitās bow section was held today at Fincantieriās shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. Construction works, therefore, officially started on the first unit, as provided in the renewal plan of the Italian Navyās fleet, which has been commissioned to Fincantieri. The section is 94 meters long, 24 meters wide, 16.3 meters high, weighing about 4,100 tons.
Kongsberg Maritime Opens Office in Panama
Kongsberg Maritime has established a new country office in the Republic of Panama. Opened in January 2016 and situated in the āCanal Zoneā close to Panama City, Kongsberg Maritime Panama will service merchant fleet customers transiting the Canal and the extensive tug sector in the region, in addition to providing support for ongoing or planned land reclamation dredging and new port and terminal construction projects.
Azipod D, Energy Storage Solution Selected for Newbuilds
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will supply the power, propulsion and energy storage solution for two of the most innovative vessels operatingā¦
Webinar: Offshore Wind: North American Opportunities and Challenges
Women Offshore & a Vibrant Maritime & Offshore Workforce
āThe Money Makerā: MacGregor Gangway Solutions for Offshore Wind
A Maritime Life: Anu Peippo, Offshore Segment Director, Steerprop
Video: Jumbo Completes Offshore Wind Farm Project
The Hurting Offshore Energy Sector Faces a New Competitor
Engineering to Help Aquaculture Move Offshore
Gulf Marine Contractors is Bullish on the Future of U.S. Offshore Wind
BSEE Gears Up for Offshore Wind Oversight
LR Helps Offshore Operators Navigate Tough Technical Hurdles
