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Kongsberg’s K-Sim DP Receives DNV Class A Certification
The latest version of K-Sim DP, a Dynamic Positioning (DP) Manoeuvring simulator from Kongsberg Maritime, has received the prestigious Class A Certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). This makes it compliant with the highest DNV standard for DP simulators according to Standard of Certification o
MMT Hires VOS Satisfaction Hired to Work on TenneT’s HelWin 2 Project
Vroon Offshore Services BV announced that VOS Satisfaction, a DP1/4PM subsea‑support vessel, is to work on TenneT’s HelWin 2 project. The vessel will be employed by charterer MMT Sweden AB on the second phase of the marine UXO survey programme. Related Vroon, December 19, 2013
Viking Supply Ships Wins Consulting Services Contract
Viking Supply Ships have been awarded a contract for consulting services with a company owned by major oil companies. The contract includes general advice, logistical support and equipment supply for offshore work in harsh environments. The contract is for a period of two years from the end of 2013.
Italy: Napa Ports to Define Master Plan for Ports Development
Napa Ports, satisfied with infrastructural objective reached in the European process for the adoption of the new Ten-T and CEF (Connecting Europe Facility), signed recently in Venice the Memorandum of Understanding in order to define a new strategic Master plan for ports’ development. The plan pinpo
LDD Secures Contract on Deepwater Container Terminal Project in Liverpool (UK)
Large Diameter Drilling (LDD), an Acteon company, has won a contract to supply drilling equipment and personnel for the delivery of foundation installation services at Liverpool 2, the new deepwater container terminal for the UK port. The contract is part of a major initiative to expand Liverpool’s
Navios Europe Acquires Ten Vessels
Navios Europe Inc. (Navios Europe) today announced the closing of the transaction for the acquisition of ten vessels from debtors of HSH Nordbank AG (HSH). The ten vessels are five tankers and five container vessels with an average age of 6.0 years and a current fair market value of approximately $2
Hansa Heavy Lift Successfully Navigates the Northern Sea Route
Two of Hansa Heavy Lift’s P2-Class vessels have successfully navigated the Northern Sea Route before its winter closure this month. HHL Lagos and HHL Hong Kong, both E3 ice-class vessels equivalent to Russian L1, safely delivered infrastructure cargo and large tugs from the Russian Baltic to the Far
Aegan Marine Gets Award at Lloyd’s List Annual Greek Shipping Awards
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. yesterday announced that it was honored with the award for achievement in safety and environmental protection by Lloyd’s List at its Tenth Annual Greek Shipping Awards, held on November 29, 2013 at the Athenaeum Intercontinental in Athens, Greece. This award reco
ICS Calls for Understanding from Port State Control on Seafarer Security Training Certification
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has raised concerns with governments about preparations worldwide for issuing tens of thousands of seafarers with new certificates for security-related training by 1 January, as required by the 2010 amendments to the IMO Convention on Standards of Training
Moore Stephens: Shipping Confidence Hits Three-Year High
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry rose to their highest level for more than three years over the three-month period to November 2013, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. There was encouraging news on f
Rickmers-Linie Carries Linde Coldboxes to Saudi Arabia
Components for industrial plants are regularly shipped on board Rickmers-Linie’s heavy lift multi-purpose vessels, supporting supply chains for a wide range of industries. In November, Rickmers-Linie carried two coldboxes, which had been manufactured by Linde AG, from Bremen to Jubail in Saudi Arabi
Alfa Laval to Supply Waste Fuel Recovery System to 40 Vessels
Alfa Laval, a heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling company, has won an order from one of the leading global carriers of the world to supply the Alfa Laval PureDry waste fuel recovery system to 40 vessels. The order, booked in the Marine & Diesel Equipment segment, has a value of
DNV GL: New RSCS Notation for MV Maersk Elba
The Maersk Elba has become the first of her fleet to implement DNV GL’s Route Specific Container Stowage (RSCS). Developed in cooperation with Rickmers Group and other industry partners, this newly introduced class notation is the first of its kind. RSCS not only allows operators to load more contai
UK: A&P Falmouth to Repair SS Shieldhall
A&P Falmouth, the internationally-renowned ship repair company and part of A&P Group, has won a major contract with the historic steamship SS Shieldhall, based in Southampton. The contract was won against stiff competition from other shipyards and cements A&P’s reputation for excellence and efficien