The brand new Amels 212 has become the first superyacht in the world to be awarded a `Green Passport’ from Lloyds Register. The `Green Passport’ – or `Inventory of Hazardous Materials’ – was devised as a result of the Hong Kong International Convention of Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has put in place a completely new IT-based certification and ship status system. It is aimed at reducing the workload of shipowners and operators and simplifying access to ship information and status. “In a world where so much is now done o
The engineering company NavConsult AWSS GmbH & Co. KG from Brunsbüttel/Germany, completed a comprehensive transport project for offshore wind turbines. Since the foundation in 2006, the planning, consulting and engineering company NavConsult offers high specialized, individual advices for the mariti
At SMM 2012, which takes place from 4 – 7 September, 2012, in Hamburg, Danfoss will be exhibiting its marine portfolio, including the frequency converter-family that holds eight marine approvals. Visitors will also be introduced to a variety of sensors, such as the cylinder pressure sensor that redu
Cargotec’s newly-approved fully-automatic MacGregor twistlock offers significant safety advantages and time-savings in port; shipowners appreciate these features and commercial references are growing. Through its MacGregor brand, Cargotec is building its international reputation, which is confirmed
World Marine Offshore has announced that it has been awarded one boat contract by Vattenfall, one of the Major Energy supplieres in Northen Europe, to provide Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) to DanTysk Windpark. The Contract has been awarded for 19 Months with possible for extension. Vattenfall has chos
Veripos has been awarded a two-year extension on its GNSS positioning contract with E R Offshore GmbH, the subsidiary of the Hamburg-based shipping organisation E R Schiffahrt. The extended contract is to support ER Offshore’s fleet of eleven platform supply vessels (PSVs) and two anchor handling tu
GE has developed a new head block coupling system that enables double hoist ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes to handle different container weights rapidly and easily. Up to four containers with completely different nominal loads now can be handled simultaneously. In addition, the automatic coupl
The BPA has been involved in initial discussion on the content of the new Marine Navigation Bill, a Private Members Bill at Westminster, sponsored by Sheryll Murray MP. Although the content is yet to be finalised the Bill is expected to include a number of vital provisions relating to navigational s
The new Amels yacht STEP ONE is set to make her first public appearance at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show in September. STEP ONE’s exterior is designed by the renowned British designer Tim Heywood and her full custom interior by Laura Sessa. She is the first in line of the 55 metres series and measu
TTS Group ASA has entered into an agreement to purchase Neuenfelder Maschinenfabrik GmbH (NMF), located in Hamburg, Germany. Closing is expected to be finalized in the first half of August 2012. Expected turnover of NMF in 2012 is 660 MNOK (88 MEUR). The last 5 years NMF has delivered marine cranes
As of 1 March 2012, the Danish Maritime Authority has introduced a new way of surveying fishing vessels. Whereas surveys were previously slavishly based on a survey form and subsequent reporting, they are now based on dialogue and overall assessments. From general control to focused dialogue Ship Su
The Port Technology reports that the Marseille Port Authority (GPMM) has announced that it plans to construct a new €60 million intermodal facility. The terminal, to be located adjacent to the existing Mourepiane Med Europe Container Terminal, will be built and operated by a Progenor-led consortium,
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 12 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2012 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. Latest monthly figures show that there were six new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during May 20
