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LR, UMAS: 'Zero Emission' Vessel Study
Lloydâs Register (LR) and University Maritime Advisory Services (UMAS) have released âZero-Emission Vessels Transition Pathways.âThe study, according to LR, aimsâŠ
EU Shipowners: Remain with Brexit Deal
European shipowners call upon all parties to seize this opportunity to avoid a no-deal Brexit scenario following yesterdayâs discussions in the UK parliament andâŠ
UAE, Greece, USA: Worst Vessel Dumpers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Greece and the United States of America (USA) top the list of country dumpers of ocean-going commercial vessels in 2018, accordingâŠ
2,275 Migrants Perish in Mediterranean in 2018
Six people died each day attempting to cross Mediterranean in 2018, the latest âDesperate Journeysâ report, released by the UN Refugee Agency said.According to theâŠ
Alfa Laval PureSOx Scrubber Systems â 10 Years at Sea
The arrival of 2019 leaves just one year until the global sulphur cap becomes reality. But as the marine industry scrambles to ready itself, an important milestone has already been reached. The new year marks a decade since the first vessel set sail with an Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubber on board.In 2009, the RoRo vessel DFDS Ficaria Seaways entered dry dock for an expansion of its cargo space. While the vessel was being rebuiltâŠ
Metal Shark Delivers New Patrol Boats in Aruba
Four new high speed patrol boats manufactured by shipbuilder Metal Shark have entered service with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) on the island of Aruba.The vessels were commissioned into service with a ceremony on January 23rd at DCCGâs Station Aruba in the district of Savaneta on Arubaâs southeast coast. Among those present were officials from the Aruban government, Dutch Ministry of DefenseâŠ
Survitec Opens Singapore Hub
Survitec opened a new service and distribution hub in Singapore.The complex in Singaporeâs Sembawang district covers a 7,153 cu. m. area, of which 1308 cu. m. is outdoors. With more than 200 personnel, it is Survitecâs largest service and distribution center globally, housing three distinct business units: WH Brennan & Co Pte Ltd, Survitec Safety Solutions Pte Ltd and Survitec Fire Solutions Pte Ltd.The Survitec products and services supplied by the Singapore facility includeâŠ
MAN Scores OffShore Wind Reference
MAN Energy Solutions reported that it won an order to supply the engines for a new heavy-lift crane installation-vessel for Oslo-based OHT (Offshore Heavy Transport).In total, MAN ES will supply four MAN 12V32/44CR GenSets with a total output of 28,800 kW for the ship, which is being built at the shipyard of China Merchants Heavy Industry in Haimen/Nantong with delivery due in Q4, 2020. The order is for a single vesselâŠ
Royston's Enginei Specified for Tarmac's Dredger Upgrade
The latest version of the enginei electronic fuel management system (EFMS) from Royston diesel power, has been specified for Tarmacâs Marine businessâ City of Westminster aggregate dredger.The vessel is one of a four-strong fleet of gravel and sand dredgers, which operate mainly in the North Sea and English Channel, supplying Tarmacâs aggregate processing plants on the River Thames and in Southampton.TheâŠ
Coast Guard Searching for Overdue Aircraft Near Kake, Alaska
The Coast Guard is searching for an overdue aircraft with three people aboard about 20 miles west of Kake, Alaska, Tuesday.Coast Guard Sector Juneau watchstandersâŠ
INSIGHTS: Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
Admiral Karl L. Schultz assumed the duties as the 26th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard on June 1, 2018. He previously served from August 2016 to May 2018 as Commander, Atlantic Area where he was the operational commander for all Coast Guard missions spanning five Coast Guard Districts and 40 states. Previous operational assignments include Sector Commander in Miami, Florida, as well as command tours aboard Cutters VENTUROUS, ACACIA and FARALLON.
Italian PM Rejects Leonardo-Fincantieri Merger Rumors
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Wednesday dismissed press reports saying that the government was considering a possible merger between state-owned defense group Leonardo and shipbuilder Fincantieri."We are absolutely not thinking about mergers. There is nothing of the kind, nothing on the table. I've been informed about these press reports that quote government sources. I absolutely reject these rumors," Conte told reporters on the sideline of an event.Reporting by Lisa Di Giuseppe
Stranded Migrants to Leave Rescue Ship - Italian PM
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said 47 migrants who have been blocked at sea off Sicily for 11 days on a rescue ship will be allowed to come ashore on WednesdayâŠ
Hyundai Heavy Mulls Stake in rival Daewoo
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, the world's biggest shipbuilder, is interested in buying a stake in second-ranked rival Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, a Hyundai official told Reuters on Wednesday.The comments follow the group's holding firm saying on Monday it planned to sell part of its stake in refiner Hyundai Oilbank to Saudi Aramco for as much as 1.8 trillion won.State-funded Korea Development Bank (KDB) holds a 55.7 percent stake worth 2.16 trillion won ($1.94 billi
Today in Maritime History: Sinking of MV Wilhelm Gustloff
MV Wilhelm Gustloff was launched in 1937 as a German passenger vessel. Initially used for cruises in the Baltic, it was briefly converted to a hospital ship at theâŠ
Ship Design: Meet the e5 Pure Electric Tanker
Innovative Electric Tanker design from Japan coming to local waterways by 2020The global push to dramatically reduce emissions from the worldâs fleet of ships continues to drive innovation across the sector, including the introduction of a new Pure Electric Tanker concept released today from Japan. With ClassNK in place to make technical advice on the ship design and electric propulsion package, Asahi Tanker Co. Ltd.
MAN Wins First Order for High-Pressure SCR Two-Stroke Engines
German marine engineering giant MAN Energy Solutions has announced the very first order for its SCR-HP (Selective Catalytic Reduction â High Pressure) product. AccordingâŠ
TTS Group Bags Hurtigruten Contract
Norway-based TTS Group ASA, a global provider of handling solutions and access systems and services for the marine and offshore industries, has been awarded a contractâŠ
Foreship Designs Wasaline Ferry
Naval architecture, design and marine engineering specialist Foreship has ensured that Wasaline ferry is designed for lean, green and flexible performance.AccordingâŠ
China Leads Global Shipbuilding Industry: Cansi
Chinese Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (Cansi) said that China maintained its top position in the global shipbuilding industry in 2018.ChineseâŠ
