Green Marine
Germany: 60 Mln Euro to Promote Shipping and to Strengthen Maritime Economy
While speaking at the Maritime Conference held in Kiel on April 8, Ramsauer, German Minister of Transport stated that the federal German government is and remains a reliable partner in maritime alliance. “To keep Germany competitive as a maritime location, we will keep the tonnage tax in force. In d
The Netherlands: DeepOcean Enters Charter Deal for Newbuild Subsea Support Vessel
DeepOcean Group Holding announce that its subsidiary DeepOcean B.V. have entered into a 5 year charter of a new-build Subsea Support vessel, to be named MV Deep Helder, from SeaMar Subsea B.V. “Deep Helder will be a cost effective vessel that we plan to operate on survey, IMR and trenching projects
Norway: DNV, Grieg Star Present Green Shipping Innovation
Battery hybrid ships are believed to be an alternative energy system mix for the shipping of tomorrow. Recent results of a joint DNV and Grieg Star hybrid ship crane project show less than a year’s payback time and fuel savings of 30 % – and that you should get your battery on board sooner rather [&
Norway: Siem Offshore Secures Contract for MRSV ‘Siem Marlin’
Siem Offshore and Marine Platforms Limited have entered into a contract for the Multipurpose field & ROV Support Vessel (MRSV) ‘Siem Marlin’. The contract is made at market terms and is for a firm period of one year with commencement in April 2013. The ‘Siem Marlin’ is a diesel electric driven vesse
MLC 2006: Water Onboard Ship Must Be Safe Enough to Drink
The entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) in August 2013 will for the first time set out regulations specifying the need to maintain high quality drinking water standards onboard ship which protect crew from waterborne health risks. In response, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS)
Raytheon Anschutz to Supply Bridge Systems for Omani OPVs
The German navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschutz was awarded a contract for the supply of Integrated Bridge and Navigation Systems to four Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Royal Navy of Oman. Under the contract, Raytheon Anschütz will equip Oman’s new Al-Ofouq class OPVs with a compl
The Netherlands: Eight Ships Chosen for Implementation of LNG System
The consortium LNG for Short Sea Shipping has selected eight ships for the application of LNG as a transport fuel. The selection took place in close co-operation between the consortium partners. Both new designs, new buildings as well as existing ships of Wagenborg Shipping, Damen Shipyards Bergum,
BOURBON to Sell Vessels Worth USD 2.5 Billion
BOURBON is rolling out a transformation plan for its future growth. As part of its “TRANSFORMING FOR BEYOND” project, BOURBON has decided to sell vessels worth US$2.5 billion from its fleet and retain the vessels on bareboat charter for a period of 10 years. The terms of a first phase of the financi
Greece: Diana Shipping Acquires Capesize Bulk Carrier ‘Tamou’
Diana Shipping Inc. , a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, today announced that it signed yesterday, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Buyer”), a Memorandum of Agreement to purchase from an unaffiliated third party the m/v “Tamou,”
Odfjell, NCC to Break Off Chemical Tanker Pool
After four years of co-operation Odfjell Tankers (Odfjell) and National Chemical Carriers (NCC) have agreed, effective 1 June 2013, to dissolve their pool of 40,000 to 45,000 dwt coated chemical tankers. 13 of the ships currently in the pool are owned by NCC, and five ships are owned and/or controll
MirTac Gets Software Contract from BAM International
BAM International has awarded MirTac the contract to (re)organize the documentation and activities related to maintenance, critical equipment, spare parts, quality and safety management into the Star IPS fleet management system. The contract comprises 12 units: the jack-up barge IB-909, 9 work boats
Trelleborg Finalises Acquisition of Ambler Technologies (UK)
Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the U.K. company Ambler Technologies Ltd. The company develops and produces composite materials that create strictly specified buoyancy and insulation properties in appl
DOF Awarded New Contract for PSV Skandi Stolmen
DOF has been awarded a new contract for Skandi Stolmen with Petrobras. The contract has a duration of 4 years from Q4 2013. Skandi Stolmen is of UT 775 design and transports oilfield products and supplies to offshore drilling, as well as production facilities. [mappress] DOF, April 9, 2013
First Tender Service for German Bight Area Launched
Seazip Offshore Service recently launched the first ad hoc tender service for the German Bight area. Only after a few hours’ notice the fast crew boat Seazip Hurricane carried out a successful crew change 90 miles offshore at the North sea for a major cable laying company with crew, equipment and pr