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100th drydocking electrostatic coating application
PPG recently completed the 100th dry docking performed using electrostatic coating application for marine hull coatings
The SMS Group embraces the new norm
In the midst of the most challenging global pandemic The SMS Group, headquartered in Southampton, has both adapted and expanded. The SMS Group has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair, marine engineering and major fabrication projects in the Commercial...
Michael Hansen, CCO, explains how Hempel plans to meet customer sustainability targets
Much has been said and written about the consequences of COVID-19. They have been, and still are, severe for the global marine industry. I will not go into detail about the present COVID-19 situation. However, I am certain that we will overcome this virus, and...
Further COVID-19 support measures outlined
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) has put in place a series of measures designed to help ship owners and managers as they embark on the road to normalising their own operations post-COVID-19 The newly implemented support measures are...
Ready for a “New Normal” in the wake of COVID-19
Bureau Veritas Marine Singapore (BV), in collaboration with PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd (PSA Marine), has successfully completed a remote marine survey for PSA Aspen, an LNG dual fuel PSA Marine harbour tug. Supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA),...
Milestone for first LPG conversion with Isle of Man design acceptance
BW LPG, the Isle of Man Ship Registry, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, MAN Energy Solutions, and DNV GL, the world’s leading classification society, celebrated the first flag acceptance of a conversion to LPG as fuel for a VLGC. With the successful acceptance BW LPG will...
Ponant fleet reactivation supported by Bureau Veritas expertise
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, is working with Ponant, a cruise company with a fleet of 11 smaller-scale ships combining state-of-the-art technology and respect for the environment, to help implement...
Eidesvik and Yxney see significant potential in data-driven solutions for fuel efficiency
The Norwegian ship-owner Eidesvik has built a name as an industry innovator in energy efficient operations. Smart use of data has been a long-term theme in Eidesvik, and a key to finding the best ways to reduce emissions. As the next step on this path, Eidesvik has...
Total opens a new laboratory to extend technical services support for shipping
Total Lubmarine has extended the global reach of its technical support services with the opening of a new Diagomar Plus Laboratory in Chicago, USA. The new lab opening means the marine lubricant specialist now has five centres around the world – with Chicago joining...
AkzoNobel launches e-Learning for core marine products
As with AkzoNobel’s Protective Coatings business unit (see AkzoNobel accelerates digitalisation during COVID-19), the marine side of the business has launched e-Learning for sales and customers during Covid-19. The training is on core products and ranges and...
Subsea Global Solutions remains busy
"Our workload in the commercial shipping segment has remained very busy with several owner / operators requiring maintenance on their vessels," says Rick Shilling, COO for Subsea Global Solutions. "With the distress in the oil and gas market, and large tankers and...
Viking Line to launch cruise service from Helsinki to Mariehamn
Viking Line will place its Gabriella in service for cruises from Helsinki to the Åland Islands three days a week beginning July 1. Day trips to the popular summer town of Mariehamn will give passengers the chance to get to know Åland’s sights and attractions. Viking...
Repatriations are possible but challenging says crew specialist
As the cruise industry remains paralysed by the global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and with crew repatriations at the forefront of current shipping industry concerns, a Far East crewing specialist is leading the way – bringing home more than 9,000 crew members...
Viking Line is the first shipping company in the world to have its Covid-19 management verified by DNV GL
Viking Line became the first shipping company in the world to be verified by the accredited classification society Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL) in accordance with its My Care methodology. This verification, which covers all seven Viking Line vessels...
RINA performs world first statutory and class surveys through live streaming remote technologies
RINA has successfully carried out the world first statutory and associated class intermediate surveys with the use of remote technologies on the bulk carrier Cielo di Gaspesie, owned by the d’Amico Group. On completion, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate...
Stad Amsterdam refloated in Den Helder
The Clipper Stad Amsterdam has recently been refloated in Den Helder’s historic Willemsoord Harbour. On May 26th, the drydock doors were opened, allowing sea water in. It was the first time the vessel had water under her keel since her arrival in Den Helder in...