Evolutionary vessel propulsion systems have proved their maturity upon successfully meeting challenges of reliability, efficiency and demanding environmental requirements. These systems are designed to offer a number of propulsion options for vessels of various sizes. Their affordability is another
Fincantieri shipyard at Muggiano recently launched the “Ganthoot”, the first of two stealth patrol vessels included in the “Falaj 2” program in progress for the United Arab Emirates Navy who ordered them in 2010. The ship, whose name comes from a geographical area in the Emirates in the neighbourhoo
Upon fostering the development and advancement of the Maritime Industry, it is of a striking importance to ensure that coastal environments, waterways and oceans are not threatened by shipping and offshore operations. Marine pollution has been recognized as one of many other serious threats to the w
Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C. (OSC) has taken delivery of its latest Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), “AS SUWAYQ”, at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME), Okpo, South Korea, on January 11th 2012. “AS SUWAYQ” has a 317,000 DWT capacity and is 333 m in length overall, 60 m in beam
Drydocks World, the established international maritime service provider, announced that it has entered into a contract with Aibel, the leading Norwegian provider of services to the energy industry, for building a Wind Power Offshore Platform structure, to receive power generated from offshore wind f
A leader in offshore oil and gas marine services, BOURBON opens Bourbon Docking, an organization located in Dubai, to manage the Class Dockings of vessels, for all BOURBON affiliates. According to BOURBON 2015 Leadership Strategy plan, the Group’s growth strategy is based on the mass-building of ves
According to Ithaca Energy, Athena Development Update activities are progressing as scheduled. The BW Athena FPSO, is undergoing final phases of conversion work in Dubai Dry Dock World. Under the agreement between BW Offshore and Drydocks World scope of work included lengthening of the vessel and fa
MacGregor bulk handling systems are to be installed on four offshore support vessels (OSV) of various types under construction in Asia and Europe. In the last quarter of 2011 Cargotec secured contracts for MacGregor bulk handling systems for installation onboard four offshore support vessels (OSV) n
Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C. (OSC) took delivery of one of their latest Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) the DABA, at Hyundai Heavy Industries co. Ltd’s (HHI) Yard in Ulsan, South Korea on 6th Jan 2012. DABA has a 317,000 deadweight ton (DWT) capacity, is 333 meters length overall, 60 meter in beam
Iran is planing to launch its second indigenous ocean liner named Iran-Shahrekord by the end of March 2012. The Deputy Minister of Industries and Chairman of the IDRO Board of Directors Majid Hedayat said that “Iran-Shahrekord”, the second Iranian ocean liner would be launched into water by the end
A series of explosions caused by welding work on a tanker at Fujairah are now being investigated. The vessel was hit by three blasts erupting at the aft of the ship, causing damage to its engine room, living quarters and bridge. The spark for the fire was caused by welding work but the cause of [&he
UAE-based Oceanic Marine Contractors (OMC) has taken delivery of its state-of-the-art Oceanic 5000, which will service the offshore oil and gas construction sector. The vessel, the largest of its type in the region, is designed for worldwide operations and will focus on the installation and removal
Grandweld Shipyards concludes a successful year by securing contract to design, build, and deliver three 33.5M fast aluminum crew boats for Zamil Offshore. The contract was signed by Mr. Sufyan Al Zamil, President of Zamil Offshore, and Mr. Jamal Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards. The 33.
Drydocks World has signed a Contract with Singapore based AET for two Tanker-to-Modular Capture Vessel (MCV) conversion projects. AET is converting these vessels as part of the Marine Well Containment Company’s (MWCC) well containment system. MWCC is a not-for-profit, stand-alone organization with 1
