by Satzuma-Creative | Sep 27, 2016 | News
Classification society ClassNK has released ‘Guidelines on Laser-Arc Hybrid Welding (Ver. 3)’, aiming to support the widespread application of laser-arc hybrid welding in shipyards. Laser-arc hybrid welding is a high quality and highly-efficient welding...
by Satzuma-Creative | Sep 27, 2016 | News
Damen is set to launch its first composite Water Bus as the prototype undergoes sea trials in the next few weeks. Damen say that customers will benefit from reduced fuel consumption, less maintenance, no corrosion or fatigue problems, and at the same time, the Damen...
by Satzuma-Creative | Sep 23, 2016 | News
Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply a broad range of integrated automation, navigation and dynamic positioning equipment, as well as the complete uninterruptable power systems (UPS) for four new cruise ships. Two of the vessels are being built at the...
by Satzuma-Creative | Sep 20, 2016 | News
The Association of Bulk Terminal Operators has warned that cargo liquefaction – an issue commonly associated with the seaborne transportation of unprocessed mineral ores and concentrates – is also an issue which bulk terminals need to pay attention to. Speaking at the...
by Satzuma-Creative | Sep 12, 2016 | News
Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract covering four newbuild tanker vessels. The ships are to be built at the Avic Dingheng shipyard in China, on behalf of three Swedish owners; Furetank (2 vessels), Älvtank, and Thun Tankers, a fully owned subsidiary of Thunbolagen....
by Satzuma-Creative | Sep 12, 2016 | News
Global ship repair, conversion and marine specialist A&P Group has reported a steady 2016– citing the offshore renewable wind sector as ‘ripe for growth’. With three shipyards located in Hebburn, Middlesbrough and Falmouth, the group continues to perform well in...