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ASRY celebrates new GTT certification for LNG carrier repairs
ASRY, has been awarded GTT certification by Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
BWT Ex deckhouse can withstand slamming of waves
Damen has developed standard Ballast Water Treatment Ex certified deckhouses that can withstand slamming of waves. These deckhouses can be placed on the open deck of a tanker vessel. Since a container construction is not designed to withstand the forces of wave...
Platform supply vessel to become fish feed carrier for Eidsvaag
Eidsvaag, the Norwegian company that specialises in the distribution of fish feed, has contracted Damen to carry out a conversion project. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) is converting a platform supply vessel into a fish feed carrier that will improve efficiency...
Spares procurement set for 3D printing revolution
Online e-procurement portal for marine spares and equipment ShipParts.com is taking part in a project to investigate how additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, could revolutionise the way in which spare parts are procured and delivered....
SMM Presents Green Agenda
This September's SMM will be pointing the way towards low-emission shipping. The exhibition will focus on eco-friendly propulsion technologies and alternative fuels. “Without sustainability, we cannot survive in the future, including the shipping community as well. We...
Underwater stern tube seal repair in Tasmania
Hydrex diver/technician teams carried out an underwater stern tube seal repair on a roro ship berthed in Port of Burnie, Tasmania. The ship was suffering from an oil leak, making an on-site repair necessary. Using a Hydrex flexible mobdock the team was able to carry...
Orkney ferry finishes refit and upgrade in Rosyth
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence Company has successfully completed the refit and upgrade of MV Hamnavoe, a NorthLink passenger ferry which runs between mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles of Orkney. During a 13 day stay at Babcock’s Rosyth site,...