Green Marine
Triple-Redundant Dynamic Positioning with Sonardyne Marksman DP-INS
With the continued development of acoustically aided inertial navigation, Sonardyne International Ltd. announces that one of the world’s largest offshore drilling contractors has selected Marksman DP-INS for one of its semi-submersible drilling units. Installed alongside an incumbent Sonardyne dual
Port of Rotterdam Throughput Shows Upward Trend
In the first nine months of this year, over 332 million tonnes of cargo were handled in the port of Rotterdam, virtually equal to the same period of last year. The top performance came from dry bulk, such as coal, iron ore and agribulk. Throughput figures for crude oil were noticeably lower than in
New Assignments for Blue Water Shipping
For three years, Blue Water Shipping has been working on several interesting assignments during the construction of Denmark’s largest wind farm – Anholt Offshore Wind Farm – which was opened in September. More than 3.000 people have been working on site during the project phase, and over 100 ships h
NATO and Ukraine Navy Together in Fight Against Piracy
The Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, General Knud Bartels, travelled to the Gulf of Aden on 28-30 October 2013 to visit the Ukrainian Navy frigate Hetman Sahaydachniy deployed there as part of Operation Ocean Shield, NATO’s counter-piracy mission. “Ukraine’s ability to plug in and out of NATO’
DOF Subsea Hires MPSV Normand Reach for Its North Sea Projects
Reach Subsea AS announced yesterday that the company has signed a Letter of Intent with DOF Subsea in Norway for the charter of Normand Reach for a 2 year firm contract with 2 yearly options. Reach Subsea shall provide subsea services including 2 Reach Subsea WorkROV systems and personnel to DOF Sub
Western Bulk Charters Two Eco-Ultramaxes from Japan
Western Bulk’s Shipholding division has agreed to enter into two additional Japanese lease time charter contracts with attractive extension and purchase options. Both vessels are Ultramax Eco-design from Japan with favorable delivery timing, having the following details: • Vessel 1: 61,000 dwt with
MacGregor Finalises Acquisition of Hatlapa Marine Equipment
Cargotec announced today that its MacGregor business has completed the acquisition of privately owned Hatlapa, a leading provider of merchant ship and and offshore deck equipment. Cargotec announced the intention to acquire Hatlapa in July 2013 in a transaction valued at approximately EUR 160 millio
Deltares to Launch Joint Industry Project SAFETRENCH
Deltares aims to team up with the corporate sector and top research institutes to launch an international research project focusing on the safe burial depth of sea cables against encounters with ships’ anchors. The R&D project will be conducted in the form of a Joint Industry Project (JIP) named SAF
DMA: New Certificates of Competency for Fishermen and Seafarers
As of 1 January 2017, all seafarers on merchant ships must hold new STCW certificates because new STCW regulations take effect. Already now it is possible for Danish seafarers to be issued with the new certificate, which will be valid for 5 years. The new international provisions introduce stricter
Moore Stephens: Vessel Operating Costs Expected to Rise over Next Two Years
Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by more than three per cent in both 2013 and 2014 according to a new survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. The survey is based on responses from key players in the international shipping industry, predominantly shipowne
Transas Simulators for Girne American University, Northern Cyprus
Transas has completed a project to supply the navigational and GMDSS simulators to Girne American University (GAU), one of the leading Northen Cyprus high schools. The configuration includes two navigational bridges based on the latest Transas Navi-Trainer Professional (NTPRO) software. The main bri
Kotug Performs Its First Assistance on River Thames (UK)
October 30th 2013, KOTUG’s RT Champion performed her ‘first’ assistance in the Thames on the tanker vessel “STEN IDUN” to the Oikos Jetty, London. As of October 2013, a full 24/7 towage service, supported by KOTUG’s local management, will be available to assist the clients at the Oil and Gas Termina
New Charter Contract for PSV Siem Hanne
Siem Offshore and Hess Equatorial Guinea Inc. have entered into a contract for the PSV “Siem Hanne” for operations offshore Equatorial Guinea. The charter contract has commenced and is for a firm period of 12 months and Hess has an option to extend the charter contract by 1 x 6 months plus 6 x 1 [&h
Siem Offshore Secures New Charter Contracts for Its Vessels
Siem Offshore and Marine Platforms Limited have entered into a new contract for the MRSV “Siem Marlin”. The contract is made at market terms and is for a firm period of one year with commencement in April 2014. Statoil has exercised the option to charter the large-size PSV “Siem Sailor” for one addi