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New innovative Roxtec tank sealing solution
Roxtec is launching a new tank boundary sealing solution for the maritime sector, after it was used for the first time in the refit of a British naval vessel.
Vestdavit takes control of Tritec
Leading boat-handling systems supplier Vestdavit has announced the acquisition of Tritec Production. The acquisition covers a complete steel fabrication, engineering and construction facility in Redzikowo, Poland, from where Tritec has been supporting Vestdavit as its...
Ocean Surveyor gets life extension
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet Sweden wins life extension contract for survey vessel Ocean Surveyor Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet in Sweden has won the public tender for a contract to undertake a major life extension programme on the survey and research vessel S/V Ocean Surveyor,...
FPSO fixed fast, down under
Not many service providers can deliver complex service solutions to all types of rotating equipment regardless of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). When a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit off the coast of Australia required engineering...
Chinese approval for Alfa BWT
Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 has become one of the first non-Chinese ballast water treatment solutions to be type approved by the China Classification Society. With the Chinese type approval in hand, PureBallast 3 systems can now be installed on vessels that carry the...
Grease no longer the word
Thordon Bearings’ ThorPlas-Blue has established itself as the bearing of choice for deck equipment, with European shipyards and owners frequently specifying the grease-free bearing system as standard for vessels’ winches, fairleads, davits, capstans and windlasses....
Foreship scrubber enquiries surge as owners clear the air
Independent naval architect and marine engineering specialist Foreship reports a growing number of owners are reviewing their decisions on the best way to meet IMO 2020 emissions restrictions. The consultancy says it has seen an unprecedented surge of enquiries on how...
New Hempel VP aims to double the company size
Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer from 1 August 2020 and will play a central role in delivering on the company’s ambition to double in size. As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), Katarina...
Shipboard machinery standard movement grows
The Smart Maritime Council, a cross-industry membership group focused on improving technology interoperability in the maritime sector, has announced its intention to support the use of the ISO 19848 data standard for shipboard machinery and equipment following a...
Guest feature: 6 KPIs for shipyards
By Fernando Remolina, Director, Projects and Planning in Astivik Shipyard,Colombia, and previously staff at DAMEN Shiprepair & Conversion. Fernando is the author of the book “Shipyard Project Management”. He also manages the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Project...
Marine Jet Power expands sales and service network to New Zealand
Global leader in waterjet propulsion systems, Marine Jet Power (MJP), is further strengthening its worldwide sales and service network with the appointment of Firstbreak Ltd, as an official sales and service agent, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. This expansion of...
New Global Service VP for Ecochlor
MAYNARD, MA USA - Ecochlor is pleased to announce the addition of Michael (Mick) Madely to fill a newly created position of Vice President of Global Service. Steve Candito, CEO said, “we are very happy that Mick has joined us. He is an extremely well-qualified...
Norwegian cruise fleet signs for Nippon paints deal
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian) has signed a long-term supply contract with Nippon Paint Marine, who will be providing antifouling systems to 13 cruise ships operating under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands....
New advice on lubricating dual-fuel engines
Chevron Marine, one of the largest suppliers of marine lubricants, has released the latest in a series of white papers focusing on innovations and developments impacting the fast-changing shipping industry. ‘Lubricating dual-fuel auxiliary engines: a practical...
New cable transits announced
Cable and pipe transit provider Roxtec has added two new versions to its range of Roxtec HD (High Density) cable transit devices for use in terminal boxes, cabinets and enclosures. Developed for high cable density applications with high demands for environmental...
Landmark commercial delivery of 3D printed parts to Berge Bulk vessel
Berge Mafadi, a Berge Bulk vessel has received the world’s first commercial delivery of 3d printed scupper plugs, as part of Wilhelmsen’s Early Adopter Program. The program, where customers have exclusive access to on-demand additive manufacturing was launched by...