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Höegh Autoliners selects Kongsberg Maritime for propulsion upgrades
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to upgrade the propulsion systems on ten PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) vessels for Höegh Autoliners
Navigating an unpredictable market
In an increasingly unpredictable world, shipping companies need flexible solutions that enable them to take advantage of market opportunities when they arise, says Christian Ottosen, Group VP, Head of Marine Business at Hempel A/S If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s...
Northern Europe in the spotlight
The SS Nomadic back at H&W, A&P setting records, a Pole Star at Rosyth, a strong 2020 for Cammell Laird, a midlife upgrade at Damen, and busy Remontowa and SMS The SS Nomadic, the ship which took passengers to RMS Titanic from Cherbourg Harbour, is undergoing...
Keep maritime moving
The COVID-19 crisis has been unprecedented in its impact on the maritime industry. Customers needed to continue survey operations as well as newbuilding projects. Solutions were required to help the industry get moving again, but in a way that gave all stakeholders...
A world shaken
Jean-Michel R Gauthier, Managing Director, Global Marine, Protective and Yacht coatings, AkzoNobel takes a look at the COVID-19 trends and outlook for 2021. The Covid-19 crisis has clearly shaken the world’s social and economic foundations. 2020 has obviously been a...
New technology enables up to 50% methane slip reduction
With the IMO targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, LNG is becoming a natural choice for shipowners in the transition to carbon-neutral fuels. Methane slip regulations are a possibility on the horizon, but Alfa Laval and global Swiss engine...
MAN 32/40R-DF successfully passes Type Approval Test
MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful conclusion of the Type Approval Test (TAT) for its dual-fuel retrofit kit for its MAN 32/40 engine type. The TAT took place at the company’s Augsburg, Germany works from September 15th to 18th, 2020 with the...
Høglund Marine Solutions and Veracity by DNV GL sign collaboration agreement
Høglund Marine Solutions (Høglund) and Veracity by DNV GL (Veracity) have signed a collaboration agreement. The parties will explore how the combined strengths of Høglund’s onboard integration and data capture capabilities, and Veracity’s platform architecture and...
RH Marine achieves important next step toward safe autonomous sailing
Dutch system integrator RH Marine has reached the first milestone in the Safer Autonomous Systems (SAS) project, a European research project in which the safety of various autonomous systems is being researched. After a sea trial it successfully tested a specially...
Elcometer Limited acquires Sagola SA
Three years after the successful launch of their new Abrasive Blast Equipment Division, Elcometer, world leaders in the supply of equipment to the coatings industry are pleased to announce their acquisition of Sagola SA, a leading manufacturer and supplier of paint...
DNV GL supports Mission to Seafarers Flying Angel Campaign
In recognition of the ongoing crisis affecting seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic, DNV GL has joined the Mission to Seafarers Flying Angel Campaign as a Gold sponsor. The sponsorship will be used to help fund the development of the Seafarers Happy-at-Sea App,...
Dales Marine Services successfully awarded ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification
Dales Marine Services Ltd (Dales Marine), a leading ship repair and maintenance company based in Scotland, announces that it has recently secured ISO 14001 – Environmental Management and ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management certification. With over 30...
Great Expectations
Besiktas Shipyard was established in 2007 in Yalova, Turkey. It boasts three graving and floating docks, the largest of which is 382m, and covers an area of 200,000 sqm. The yard can accommodate 15 ships at the same time including Suezmax tankers, Capesize bulk...
A Coatings Industry First!
NEW! Online Coating Surveys course accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and Lloyd’s Register Corrodere Academy are pleased to present the first training of its kind anywhere in the world: Coating Surveys course accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry,...
Waiting for Armageddon
Harland & Wolff has a new owner who plans to challenge the traditional drydock model and offer something a bit different. John Wood, Group Chief Executive Officer for H&W, has enjoyed a distinguished career within the oil and gas sector, holding senior posts with BAE...
CSSC Marine Service completes first WinGD X-DF engine major overhaul in nine days
CSSC Marine Service Co (CMS), the worldwide equipment service subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), has completed the first ever major overhaul on two WinGD X-DF engines in only nine days. The twin 6X62DF engines overhauled by CMS belong to the first...