Transas supplied a simulator of offshore crane to the training centre of Arktikmorneftegazrazvedka (OSJC “AMNGR”). This is the first simulator of its kind in Russia. The system has been designed for training of personnel operating on the arctic shelf. The system simulates a crane that is used on off
NewLead Holdings Ltd. yesterday announced that the Company reached a preliminary agreement with Lemissoler Maritime Company W.L.L. (“Lemissoler”) regarding the termination of the sale and leaseback of the four dry bulk vessels previously redelivered to Lemissoler. Under this agreement, Lemissoler wi
GL Maritime Software, the software and systems integration unit of classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL), in cooperation with SKF, has installed the first prototype of its GL MachineryManager software onboard the CSAV Rio Blanco, a car carrier owned and managed by German shipping company F.
Post Workboats has developed a unique Tornado RIB with water jet propulsion especially for the offshore and the wind farm industry. “It is the first time that such a RIB has been equipped with water jets”, says entrepreneur Klaas Post. “And what is more it offers many important advantages. With wate
Port Atlantique de La Rochelle has announced tender for the harbor development project. This project includes dredging works at the entrance to -10m for naval vessels to access the seaport of La Rochelle and the creation of a basin to -14.50 m for the future dock of St. Mark 2 (about 467,000 m3 of b
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to address some critical issues concerning the imminent implementation of the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM)
Acta Marine B.V. and Liander recently concluded a long-term contract for the maintenance of all active cable & pipelines on the Dutch Wadden Sea. Acta Marine’s specialized cable & pipeline vessel the Coastal Digger will be dedicated on the Dutch Wadden Sea for the remedial lowering of such Cables an
Shell today launched Shell Alexia S4, its most innovative marine engine oil in a generation. conventional cylinder oils, it can be used across a wide range of vessel and engine types, fuel specifications, loads and climates – from the Antarctic to the Amazon to the Suez Canal. This means vessels no
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited on Friday announced a two-year time charter extension for the 2008 built, 105,392 dwt, double hull aframax tanker, Nippon Princess, with the same charterer, a state oil company. The new charter commenced in July 2012. The gross revenues from the extension of this cha
Reederei NSB reports yesterday that MSC FLAMINIA and the accompanying group of tugboats have assumed a waiting position approximately 100 nautical miles off the British coast. While the team of firefighting experts is onboard MSC FLAMINIA, the vessel is not towed. Yesterday, a team of firefighting e
RFA Lyme Bay, the fifth ship to have a multi-million pound refit as part of the Cluster contract at A&P Falmouth, has arrived in the port for work to begin. She returned to Falmouth after three years in the Gulf supporting coalition operations. The major refits, carried out every five years, have be
Quality with distinction: Yesterday, the port company Buss Port Logistics (BPL) received the ISO 9001 certificate from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for its quality management system. With this, the certification organisation confirmed that the management practices at Buss meet the requirements of the int
Statoil has declared its option for one year extended period for the Time Charter party with Eidesvik Offshore for the environmental friendly LNG powered PSV Viking Queen. The extended period starts primo November 2012. Statoil has further one yearly option on this contract. [mappress] Source: Stato
MSC FLAMINIA and its accompanying group of tugs are approaching the coast of the UK. Due to damaged cargo and extinguishing water, the vessel is listing by 11 degrees. After the prevailing fog of the last days lifted, a team of firefighting experts was able to board MSC FLAMINIA on Wednesday. Howeve
