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  • Kongsberg to Upgrade Dutch Simulation Facility

    5 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Kongsberg Maritime has won the competitive tender to conduct an upgrade and extension of the simulation facility at Noorderpoort Eemsdollard – Energy & Maritime in Delfzil, The Netherlands. The contract includes upgrade of the Kongsberg Maritime simulators installed at Noorderpoort Eemsdollard’s Abel Tasman College in 2006, which have now been moved to a brand new […]

  • Transas Opens Upgraded Training Complex in Bulgaria

    24 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    An official opening of the upgraded training complex equipped with the Transas state-of-the-art simulators for N.Y. Vaptsarov Naval Academy took place on September, 30. Numerous high-rank officials attended the ceremony, dedicated to the start of a new academic year. Among them was Mr. Rosen Plevenliev, the president of Bulgaria and the supreme commander of the […]

  • Bridging the gap

    12 March 2014

    When asked what MARIN is doing as a maritime research institute, I always say: ”We are trying to make ships cleaner, safer and smarter.” We are not just developing knowledge because this is interesting. No, all this knowledge should be focused on these objectives. So we are trying to bridge the gap between knowledge and […]

  • Tony Trapp’s Company Takes on Turbine Access Chalange (UK)

    29 October 2010
    Research & Development, Technology

    Visitors to RenewableUK 2010 will hear at first hand from OSBIT Power Ltd (OP), about plans for a turbine access system that can operate in safety in higher sea states than any system currently available. OP is the newly established renewable energy engineering design, manufacture and supply company in the North East of England, (Stand […]

  • DNV GL led standardization project to slash costs by 15 Pct

    22 July 2015

    DNV GL has kicked off a joint industry project (JIP) with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company (DSME) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) that will establish a new international standard for offshore oil and gas projects. The results could potentially cut project costs by 15%, or approximately USD 500 million for […]

  • USA: EcoDual, Hunter Truck Join Forces to Offer Peterbilt Dual Fuel Gliders

    20 November 2013

    EcoDual, the leading provider of natural gas, dual fuel systems for heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks, announced its partnership with Hunter Truck Sales, one of America’s premier Peterbilt dealers with 15 locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. Hunter will provide custom configured Peterbilt gliders with EcoDual’s flagship platform, the MAX/SRTM Dual Fuel […]

  • Wartsila Wins LNG Conversion Gig from Totem Ocean

    19 February 2014
    Project & Tenders, Vessels

    Totem Ocean Trailer Express said that Wärtsilä will supply main engines, generators and integrated LNG storage and fuel gas handling systems (LNGPac™) for the largest LNG conversions ever undertaken in North America. In making this decision John Parrott, President of Totem Ocean, cited Wärtsilä’s proven technology as a deciding factor in selecting the company. Parrott […]

  • Malaysia: Intergraph 2012 Southeast Asia Conference Kicks Off

    17 July 2012

    Intergraph®, the leading global provider of engineering software, opened its annual Intergraph 2012 Southeast Asia users’ conference last week in Jakarta, Indonesia. This industry-leading conference continues today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing the country’s top process, power and marine companies together for two days of informative sessions and networking among industry leaders. Intergraph 2012 Southeast […]

  • China: Sanfu Shipyard Completes Three New-Build Vessel Projects

    9 May 2012

    The inspiring news, regarding production, come one after another from Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co. The company has recently seen upsurge in its production. Sanfu shipyard reached three project milestones, delivered two vessels and carried out sea trial for one vessel, the shipyard managed to fulfill all this in just three days from 26 of April […]

  • Finland: Wartsila Wins Orders to Supply Propulsion Solutions for Dredger Vessels

    13 July 2011
    Business & Finance

      Wärtsilä has recently been awarded a series of orders to supply propulsion solutions for dredger vessels to be built in China and the Netherlands. Since dredging applications are typically very demanding, the high reliability of the Wärtsilä solutions was a key element in the award of all three project orders. Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s […]

  • Daewoo Shipbuilding profit falls

    29 August 2005

    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world

  • Volvo Trucks Launches New Volvo FM MethaneDiesel (Sweden)

    31 May 2011

      Volvo Trucks is enhancing its focus on alternative fuels with the launch of the new Volvo FM MethaneDiesel. This truck is powered by up to 75 percent gas. Thanks to its fuel-efficient technology – which extends the vehicle’s operating range – it can considerably reduce CO2 emissions from heavy and long-distance transport operations. “The […]

  • Holland America Line starts long-term biofuel test on Rotterdam cruise ship

    3 May 2024
    Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels

    The US-based cruise line Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation, has commenced a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords.

  • LOC Expands. Opens Offices in Newcastle and Leeuwarden

    20 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Leading global marine and engineering consultancy, LOC (London Offshore Consultants) has opened two new offices to strengthen its service delivery in the North Sea region. Complimenting existing LOC hubs in London, Aberdeen and Stavanger, the new offices – both opened on the same day (14 March) – are located in Newcastle, UK and Leeuwarden, Netherlands. […]

  • USA: Jensen Maritime Finishes Design of Several Vessels for Moran Towing Corp

    20 December 2011

      Jensen Maritime Consultants, a Crowley Maritime Corp. subsidiary, has completed the design of three additional tugboats for Moran Towing Corp., a New Canaan, CT, tug-and-barge operator on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. The additional boats will bring Moran’s Jensen-designed series of tugboats to five. The tugs are currently under construction at the Washburn […]

  • St. Johns Hands Over Two Tugs for Australian Terminal Project

    28 February 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology, Vessels

    St. Johns Ship Building of Palatka, Fla. delivered two custom built twin screw push tugs, the Lady Shayne and the Lady Dashelle, for Smithbridge of Brisbane Australia. These 25-ft tugs feature twin John Deere model diesel engines with a combined rating of 600hp and conventional shaft drives with reversing gears. “The Lady Shayne and Lady […]

  • Hi-Tech Survey Completed on Dock Site Earmarked for Proposed Wind Turbine Factory (UK)

    18 May 2011

      A detailed site survey has taken place on a Hull dock as part of preparations for a proposed Siemens wind turbine manufacturing plant. Specialists from civil and structural engineering company Alan Wood & Partners carried out the topographic survey for the Green Port Hull scheme. Energy giant Siemens has chosen the project, at Associated […]

  • Alfa Laval Provides Answer to Fuel Conditioning Challenges

    2 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    Much has changed since Alfa Laval launched the Fuel Conditioning Module, or FCM, in 2001. Booster systems today must deal with more fuel parameters than ever before, while providing the same safety and even greater energy efficiency. Alfa Laval’s new FCM One promises all this and more. Booster systems adjust fuel to the flow rate, […]

  • WinGD powers NYK Line’s LNG-hybrid car carriers

    17 May 2023
    Environment, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Transition, Vessels

    Swiss marine power company WinGD said that its dual-fuel X-DF2.0 engines will power two newly delivered car carriers for Japanese ship owner NYK Line.  The LNG-hybrid vessels feature emissions reduction technology, energy management, and digital optimisation solutions with the engine at the heart of the energy ecosystem. The installation has been described as the most comprehensive […]

  • SRTI report: Twelve major shipowners to accelerate responsible ship recycling

    19 May 2021
    Collaboration, Environment, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Transition, Vision

    On May 18, Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI) hosted by the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) published its annual progress report compiling data from twelve major shipowners which operate a total of 3439 vessels.

  • Rockhopper confirms North Falkland as billion barrel basin

    17 May 2016

    Oil and gas company Rockhopper Exploration has announced the completion of an independent audit of the Contingent and Prospective Resources of its assets in licences PL032 and PL004 in the North Falkland Basin, offshore the Falkland Islands, confirming it to be a billion barrel basin.  The audit was completed by ERC Equipoise Limited (ERCE). Additionally, the management provided certain updated estimates utilizing the […]

  • UK: STATS Group Launches New Training Centre

    27 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Pipeline engineering specialist STATS Group has invested $850 000 (£500,000) in establishing a global training centre at its UK headquarters near Aberdeen. In response to higher demand for its patented technologies, the centre will be used to meet the group’s training and competency assessment needs for its field and workshop technicians and design and project […]

  • USA: HII Makes Donation to Gulf Coast School Districts for STEM-Related Projects

    29 January 2012

    Huntington Ingalls Industries, throughout its Ingalls Shipbuilding division, has awarded $70,500 in grants to 19 school districts and organizations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The grants will be used by the districts for various science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) projects. “These STEM grants provide school districts with resources that math and science teachers can […]

  • USA: Navistar Joins Forces with Clean Energy Fuels

    1 February 2012

    Navistar, Inc. announced its launch of a comprehensive natural gas strategy, including integrated natural gas product offerings and a strategic partnership with Clean Energy Fuels that will provide customers with a sustainable, commercially viable solution for adding natural gas powered trucks to their fleets. “Natural gas has clearly emerged as the most realistic alternative fuel […]

  • USA: International Standards Group Adopts MBARI’s PUCK Protocol

    19 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Adding new instruments to an oceanographic mooring or underwater observatory can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Each instrument has to be custom programmed to communicate with a host computer or observatory network. To simplify this process, MBARI engineers developed a communication protocol called PUCK, which allows a host computer to recognize an instrument and […]