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  • Marine Measurement Forum Organised by Xylem Achieves Success

    9 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    The 53rd Marine Measurement Forum was organised by Xylem Analytics UK and hosted by the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton on Thursday 28th November 2013. The event was particularly well attended with over 60 delegates benefitting from a full programme of presentations, 12 small exhibition displays and a number of fully-subscribed tours. The day began with […]

  • Kraken Gets Funds for Seabed Mapping Development

    17 March 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Kraken Sonar Systems (Kraken) has been awarded a non-refundable financial contribution of up to $450,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). In addition to technical and business advisory services provided by NRC-IRAP, the funding is being used to develop a real-time, ultra high resolution seabed mapping system that is […]

  • USA: Hydroid Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Delivery of 200th REMUS 100 AUV

    20 March 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding with a milestone: The company recently delivered its 200th REMUS 100 AUV. In December 2011, Hydroid delivered its 200th REMUS 100 AUV to the Swedish Navy, which purchased two of the […]

  • Ex-Wintershall man named OMV CEO

    30 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    The Supervisory Board of OMV Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Rainer Seele (54) as the new Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of OMV. Rainer Seele has accepted the appointment. He will assume the position effective July 1, 2015 for a three-year period, with an extension option for OMV for further two years. The current Chairman […]

  • Norway’s budget for 2016 sees mixed response from O&G industry

    7 October 2015

    The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, a professional body and employer’s association for oil and supplier companies engaged in the field of exploration and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, has said that, in its national budget for 2016, the government has not delivered on its increased oil recovery promise.  In a press […]

  • EU Commission Authorises Swedish Plans to Grant EUR 15 M for Wave Power Development

    11 November 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The European Commission has authorised Swedish plans to grant SEK139 million (ca. € 15 million) towards the development of a wave energy production demonstration plant by Seabased Industry AB. The production of energy from sea waves has been in development for some years, but has still not reached the commercial stage. The Commission’s decision finds […]

  • Bahamas Petroleum Appoints Dr. Paul Gucwa as Chief Operating Officer

    3 June 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Bahamas Petroleum, the oil and gas exploration company with offshore licence permits in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, announces the appointment of Dr Paul Gucwa to the senior management team of the Company as Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. Dr Paul Gucwa (age 64) has 37 years experience as a Geoscientist […]

  • Kara-Winter-2014 Ice Expedition in Arctic Ocean Completed

    11 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    The Kara-Winter-2014 Ice Expedition organized by the Arctic Research and Design Center (a joint venture of Rosneft and ExxonMobil) with expert support from the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute Federal State Budget Institution was successfully finished. It has become the largest expedition in the Arctic Ocean since the USSR collapse. Within 63 days scientists have […]

  • Arctic Shipping Risk Case Studies

    11 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Shipping activities in Arctic areas are certain to increase in the years to come and, as the Arctic is a challenging and diverse environment, knowing how to manage its risks will be crucial. Through case studies, DNV GL has estimated that the risk is nearly 30 per cent higher for a cruise ship and almost […]

  • GE’s Innovative Solutions on Display at Marintec 2013

    3 December 2013

    GE showcases a series of innovative products that support China’s emerging offshore and marine industry at Marintec China 2013. GE’s newly established Global Offshore and Marine business powers, propels and positions the industry with the latest advances in diesel engines, gas turbines, electric drives and dynamic positioning solutions. The company’s innovative solutions being showcased during […]

  • Update: Wärtsilä Divests Its Shares in QMD JV

    24 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Wärtsilä has made plans to divest its shares in the Qingdao Qiyao Wärtsilä MHI Linshan Marine Diesel Co. Ltd (QMD), the joint venture company established for manufacturing large low-speed marine diesel engines.   Wärtsilä’s shares in the joint venture will be transferred to the current majority shareholder, Qingdao Qiyao Linshan Power Development Co Ltd, a company […]

  • Plastic Main Propellers Making Debut

    29 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    Japanese classification society ClassNK and Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd., have installed the world’s first carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) propeller on a main propulsion system of a merchant vessel. The CFRP propeller was installed on the Taiko Maru, a domestic 499 GT chemical tanker owned by Sowa Kaiun YK by Marugame-based Koa industry Co., Ltd. in May […]

  • Norway: Wartsila Hamworthy to Install Largest Multi-Stream Scrubber on MV Tamesis

    23 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Wärtsilä Hamworthy, the global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions and integrated systems for the marine markets, today announced an agreement with Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the global rolling cargo operator, to retrofit their vessel MV Tamesis with a Krystallon Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS). The systems will remove sulphur and particulates from the exhaust gasses […]

  • Government Intends to Create Growth and Employment in The Blue Denmark

    22 March 2012

    Today, the Minister for Business and Growth, the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Science, Innovation and Higher Education have held a dialogue meeting on the Blue Denmark. At the same time, the ministers appoint a growth team for the Blue Denmark. This marks the start of the Government’s work creating growth and […]

  • DNV GL Unveils Next Gen Energy Efficiency Methodology

    9 April 2014

    DNV GL presents a novel approach that overcomes challenges of assessing on board energy efficiency in a consistent manner. As a result, priorities for improvement can be determined accurately. In a new report released today, DNV GL answers the question: How can a ship manager identify the biggest sources of useful energy that are currently […]

  • The Netherlands: Vripack Introduces New Generation Explorer

    5 October 2011
    Business & Finance

    Renowned for their long range comfortable cruisers Vripack back in 2009 designed a New Generation Explorer with the elegance of a Super Yacht for a repeat customer. Motor Yacht E&E made her grand debut at 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. “As with their first yacht, the Vripack Explorer Jasmin built by RMK, the Owner and his wife […]

  • Norway: DNV’s Offshore Power System for New Era Launched

    18 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    In remote and ultra-deep waters, power generation for large field developments is demanding. By centralizing and sharing the power generation between several production units, the new DNV concept can reduce both emissions and costs. Depending on how it is implemented, the cost saving may also be complemented by enhanced production capacity. The power generation arrangement […]

  • World’s First Vessel with Innovative Air-Lubrication System Delivered

    10 August 2012

    On July 27, NYK took delivery of a new coal carrier that has been equipped with the world’s first innovative air-lubrication system. This vessel, named Soyo, was jointly developed with Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (Saikai, Nagasaki prefecture) and will feature a main engine scavenging air bypass that uses bubbles to reduce the frictional resistance between […]

  • Japan: MHI Launches Car Carrier EMERALD ACE

    9 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    The christening and launch of a pure car carrier, named the EMERALD ACE, took place today at the Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), for delivery to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. The ship represents the last commercial vessel to be built at the Kobe Shipyard in consequence of ongoing reorganization […]

  • Japan: MHI Christens and Launches Car Carrier EMERALD ACE

    9 March 2012

    The christening and launch of a pure car carrier, named the EMERALD ACE, took place today at the Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), for delivery to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. The ship represents the last commercial vessel to be built at the Kobe Shipyard in consequence of ongoing reorganization […]

  • Russian, Japanese companies talk cooperation at a seminar

    11 September 2014

    The fourth Russian-Japanese seminar “Development of Cooperation in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair,” organised by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) and the Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Association (JSMEA), was held in St. Petersburg. Over 30 representatives from 11 leading Japanese suppliers of ship equipment and components took part in the seminar, along with representatives […]

  • Offshore wind farm has good environmental impact says IUCN (Switzerland)

    6 July 2010
    Environment

    As the stories previously reported on this blog will tell you, the world is beginning to make changes towards a low carbon economy, and, the potential of offshore wind power in driving this change in the energy sector is now being realised. Offshore wind, key in fighting climate change, does have an impact on marine […]

  • Island communities seek greater involvement in MRE schemes

    23 March 2016
    Environment, Research & Development, Technology

    Developers should pay more attention to the needs of island communities when consulting on harnessing their potential as sources of renewable energy, a study suggests.

  • Global Market for Wind Power – A Comprehensive Profile of the Global Wind Power Industry (Ireland)

    12 April 2011
    Business & Finance

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Market for Wind Power” report to their offering. With countries around the world trying to cut down on their dependence on fossil fuels, renewable energy sources are finding a market worldwide. Be it solar power or wind power, the last couple of years has witnessed […]

  • Finland: Moventas Receives European Customer Value Enhancement Award

    6 December 2012
    Technology

    Frost & Sullivan has honoured Moventas, one of the world’s leading gear manufacturers, with the 2012 European Customer Value Enhancement Award. Frost & Sullivan’s recent research is based on genuine customer feedback.  “End user feedback indicates that Moventas exceeds the industry’s gearbox servicing needs. The company’s ability to either repair or rebuild gearboxes from other […]