Green Marine
Artania Gets a Makeover
The 44,588 GT cruise liner, the biggest in the Phoenix fleet, is returning to Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven at the end of September. The upgrades include new engines, a new Diesel generator, new balconies for 152 cabins, new suppressors, the modernisation of the fresh water system and extensive repairs an
Wärtsilä Presents New FPP Opti Design
The FPP Opti Design, a new state-of-the-art fixed pitch propeller (FPP) design concept, has been introduced by Wärtsilä. The new design offers fuel savings of up to 4 per cent and highly reliable full scale performance predictions. The concept has been developed utilising the latest computational fl
ALE Struts Mega Jack 800
This latest piece of technology to be included in ALE’s Innovation Series is designed to bridge the gap in the capacities of current solutions, and is able to be integrated with other heavylift equipment. The Mega Jack 800 is based on similar principles to those of the world renowned, record breakin
The Future of Shipping
DNV GL, the world’s leading ship classification society and a leading risk and sustainability service provider briefed the press yesterday on the future of shipping at an event at the Posidonia exhibition in Greece. Tor Svensen, CEO, DNV GL Maritime, examined the potential and the challenges of ship
Sulzer Sells Metco to Oerlikon
The sale was announced on January 31, 2014. The transaction is based on an enterprise value of $1.1 billion. Sulzer’s net cash proceeds after all taxes will be approximately $947 million. Sulzer CEO Klaus Stahlmann said, “This transaction is an important step towards focusing Sulzer’s activities on
Kitty Petra to Make Debut at Seawork
Kitty Petra, Tidal Transit’s fourth Personnel Transport Vessel [PTV], set sail yesterday from Alicante to make her debut in Southampton on Berth V34 at Seawork International 2014. She will be formally handed over to Tidal Transit by Mercurio Shipyard where she was built, at 3:30 pm on 10th June 2014
Omission of Terms and Conditions Can Prove Costly
ITIC has emphasised the need for marine surveyors and other shipping and transport intermediaries to include their terms and conditions in all their business dealings in order to protect their position in the event of potential legal action. In the latest issue of its Claim Review, ITIC cites the ca
BAM Gets New Aqaba Port Done
BAM International and its local partner MAG have successfully completed the construction of the new port in Aqaba, Jordan, for Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), a second port in line with the country’s economic master plan. Together with its Jordanian joint venture partner MAG, BAM was responsibl
Transmashholding, Wärtsilä End Joint Venture
Wärtsilä and Transmashholding have agreed that Wärtsilä will sell its 50 per cent share in the joint venture Wärtsilä TMH Diesel Engine Company LLC to Transmashholding, the other joint venture party. The divestment of the joint venture will enable Wärtsilä to concentrate on its core areas of experti
Dryad Maritime Branches Out
Dryad Maritime, the UK’s maritime intelligence agency, has unveiled plans for a strategic expansion of their operations into Asia Pacific and the Americas. The official announcement will be made to the maritime industry at Posidonia 2014, where Dryad will be revealing the future vision, business str
WMU, DNV GL Introduce Executive Maritime PGD
Managers in today’s extremely competitive maritime industry need to cope with the current technical, regulatory and commercial developments. They must also be able to anticipate future developments and react in advance. It is essential that they have up-to-date skills and comprehensive knowledge, if
Eco Friendly Solutions Offered at Posidonia
The focus in protection of the environment and human lives, have become the most important aspects of the maritime industry. The players in the industry now focus on operating their vessels in a safe and environmentally friendly manner throughout the life span of vessels. The IMO 2009 Hong Kong Conv
IHC Merwede Reorders DBR Generators
DBR Generatorsets will supply emergency/harbour diesel generator sets for six new pipelaying vessels under construction at IHC Merwede in the Netherlands for Subsea 7 and SapuraKencana. The order for the custom engineered units, generating up to 1,875 kVA, follows DBR’s successful delivery of three
SKF Demonstrates Cost-Effective Solutions at Posidonia
SKF, a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and technical services, today, at Posidonia 2014, took the opportunity to present to its customers and visitors new ways of improving sustainability, safety and efficiency in the marine industry. Among the solution