During the SAT, a very intensive program was carried out in which the platform as well as the sensor weapons and communications suite was extensively tested. The tests were performed by representatives of the yard in close cooperation with representatives of the subcontractors, the Royal Moroccan na
The result of an 18 month joint development project between Kongsberg Maritime and Becker Marine Systems has come to fruition, with the launch of KBIMS; a sophisticated new support tool designed to enable more efficient use of propellers and rudders during Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations. A firs
The new Volvo Penta D13 MG marine genset offers more power and high load acceptance, with emission levels in compliance with EPA Tier 3 and low fuel consumption. The secret is the advanced technology Volvo Penta uses throughout the engine. As with all Volvo Penta marine gensets, the D13 MG is delive
Sevan Drilling ASA announces that its subsidiaries have entered into contracts with Cosco Shipyard for the construction of two new build ultra deepwater (“UDW”) drilling rigs, Sevan UDW3 and Sevan UDW4, for delivery in Q4 2013 and Q2 2014 respectively. The total all-in turnkey price under the constr
Companies in this industry build ships and construct floating structures. Products include commercial ships such as passenger vessels, ferry boats, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, warships and fishing boats. Industry players also build hovercrafts, drill platforms and floating structures. The industry d
Together with FKAB, TGE Marine, Cargotec and MAN Diesel & Turbo, DNV has participated in a joint industry project to develop Ecore, a Very Large Ore Carrier concept designed to lower fuel costs and improve loading efficiency. Based on existing technology, the Ecore concept represents a step change i
Through its subsidiary TTS Energy AS, TTS Group ASA’s Energy division has signed a contract worth approximately NOK 39 million(USD 7.1 million) The contract is with Ulstein Verft AS in Norway and concerns delivery of a crane. The delivery will take place in August 2012. TTS Energy delivers high perf
IHC Offshore & Marine announces that it will hold naming and launch ceremony of the trailing suction hopper dredger, the BREUGHEL, on Saturday 11 June 2011. The ship is being built for the DEME Group at the IHC Offshore & Marine yard, Schaardijk 24, 2921 LG, Krimpen a/d IJssel, The Netherlands. IHC
Dales Marine Services has taken another significant step forward in the development of activity at its Leith dry dock, with work there for the first time on a fishing vessel. The Fraserburgh pelagic trawler, Christina S, hasdocked to undergo a wash, painting and the fitting of a new transducer durin
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and DNV announced the completion of the first milestone of a joint programme to develop the ECO-Ship 2020, a concept design for an open hatch bulk carrier (OHBC) developed to significantly lower fuel costs, meet or exceed regulatory standards and improve commercial perf
Condition monitoring for hull and machinery can generate great advantages for shipping lines. Switching to need based maintenance schedules can reduce downtime and increase vessel profitability by preventing unnecessary maintenance, offering early warning of equipment failure and avoiding misguided
Aker Solutions has won two similar contracts, together worth approx. 120 million NOK(USD 21.6 mln), from CQG Oil & Gas Contractors Inc. and CCI Oil & Gas Contractors Inc., for the supply of Pusnes offloading systems(TM) to two FPSOs in the Brazilian market. The offloading systems will be installed o
One Hamburg shipyard, two weeks, several talented designers, 500+ international staffers, 606 crew, and $25 million. Such are the ingredients for the ultra-luxurious redesign of Crystal Cruises’ largest ship, Crystal Serenity. Just completed after a round-the-clock remodel at Germany’s Blohm + Voss
Maritime Craft Services has secured bank funding of more than £20m to expand its fleet of support vessels… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, May 25, 2011;
