DNV now offers shipowners the support they need to make newbuilds and existing vessels ‘LNG ready’ with class approved designs, ready for later, simple retrofit of LNG technology. The service enables shipowners to make smart choices and minimal investments now in readiness for when LNG bunkering bec
Dubai based Shipbuilder Grandweld Shipyards has signed a contract to design, build and deliver 33.5M Fast Aluminum Crew boat for LIWA Marine Services LLC, Abu Dhabi. The contract was signed on April 9, 2013. The 33.5M crew boat will be designed by Grandweld Shipyards, and will be powered by 3 high s
VIDEO: Global Marine Trends 2030 Report issued today at events in Singapore and London indicates strong growth for the maritime sector in the years up to 2030 and an even bigger role for China in the maritime world, as seaborne trade increases from 9 billion tonnes annually to between 19-24 billion
Rolls-Royce plc has signed a memorandum of understanding with Drydocks World Dubai to provide systems for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) powered tugs for the Middle East market. The tugs, to be designed by the Drydocks World in-house design team, will incorporate a range of power and propulsion equipment
Rickmers-Linie has decided to charter in to its fleet the 19,100dwt Pacific Winter, which is a sister ship of Baltic Winter, originally chartered in by Rickmers in December 2011. Rickmers will also extend the existing charter on Baltic Winter. With her 800 tonne lift capacity, the 2011-built Baltic
Oman Shipping Company (OSC) took delivery of its fourth Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) “VALE SHINAS” in China on 30th March 2013, which will be used in the transportation of iron ore from Brazil to Sohar, Oman. With this vessel Oman Shipping Company has completed delivery of all the 4 VLOCs which wer
Svenja Installs First Subsea Platform to Support Costa Concordia Refloating Early this morning, the work started on Giglio Island to install platform no. 1, the biggest subsea base which, with the other 5 subsea platforms, will provide a safe supporting structure for the Costa Concordia wreck after
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s medium-speed propulsion packages have gained another foothold in Middle Eastern offshore operations. After successfully completed sea trials, Abu Dhabi-based Adyard has earlier delivered the ‘Topaz Dignity’ – which is now followed by the ‘Topaz Triumph’ AHTS. Topaz Energy and Ma
Nakilat, Qatar’s premier gas transporter, and its joint venture shipyard operators, Nakilat-Keppel Offshore and Marine (N-KOM) and Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ), are presenting a wide range of job opportunities for young Qataris at this year’s Qatar Career Fair. Representatives from Nakilat,
Drydocks World, the leading shipyard in the Middle East engaged in ship repair, conversion, new building and offshore construction, hosted a delegation from the Government of Jamaica led by The Hon. G. Anthony Hylton, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Other members included Mr. Clive Fa
Drydocks World, the largest shipyards engaged in ship repair, conversion, new building, Rigs and offshore construction, announced the launch of its Drydocks World – Global Offshore Services arm at a special ceremony organised at Dubai Maritime City, the new business units located in Fujairah and Dub
One Injured and Three Missing after Tanoto Shipyard Fire (Singapore) One man has been seriously injured while three are still missing due to a fire that broke out yesterday at Tanoto Shipyard off Shipyard Road in Jurong, Singapore. SBM Offshore Wins Two FPSO Contracts from Petrobras (Brazil) SBM Off
Salvors, said the President of the International Salvage Union Andreas Tsavliris, “are innovators and problems solvers and don’t walk away from a challenge”. But the difficulties which may be encountered with giant ships, he warned, “may be beyond problem solving”. At the annual ISU Associate Member
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