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GearConsult appointed agent for Hydrex and Subsea Industries in Norway
Hydrex and Subsea Industries have a new representative agent in Norway. GearConsult AS will represent and support Hydrex services and Subsea Industries products throughout the country. Ms. Tamara Slight, External Relations Executive for Subsea Industries and Hydrex...
Namdock’s ‘naval offensive’ secures milestone Angolan Navy maintenance contract
In September 2019, in a milestone agreement, Namdock concluded a contract to maintain and repair the vessels of the Marinha de Guerra Angolana (MGA), the Angolan Navy. According to Namdock’s Commercial and Operations Manager, Willie Esterhuyse, although the contract...
Engine replacement completed with minimum disruption
The Abel Matutes ship is the largest ferry in the Baleària fleet. Built in 2010, it operates on several Spanish routes, including some of the country’s busiest. Working to a tight deadline, the ship’s engine needed to be replaced swiftly at the same time as other...
OSV health check completed
A programme of engine health checks on generators on an OSV operated by oil and gas subsea support services firm Marine Platforms, has been completed by diesel power specialist Royston. Engineers from the company’s operation in Lagos undertook the work on the four...
Water bearings selected for MSC
Thordon Bearings has received an order to supply a water-lubricated propeller shaft bearing solution to Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard for installation to MSC Seashore, the third Seaside Class cruiseship to which Thordon’s COMPAC system has been specified. As part...
Luminultra highlights BWT testing details
Microbiological monitoring equipment pioneer LuminUltra has advised the shipping industry of the importance of testing all sizes of ballast water organisms identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species....
SHELL white paper gives critical cylinder oil guidance
Shell Marine has published a new White Paper that offers ship owners and operators the critical guidance they need on cylinder oils and engine care to transition successfully through the IMO global cap on fuel sulphur content from January 1, 2020. ‘IMO 2020 Ready’...
OSV engine health checks completed in Lagos
A programme of engine health checks on generators on an OSV operated by oil and gas subsea support services firm Marine Platforms, has been completed by diesel power specialist Royston. Engineers from the company’s operation in Lagos undertook the work on the four...
Hempel appoints new Head of Protective & Industrial Businesses
As of 1 October, Martin Wiese is leading the protective and industrial business areas for worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel. These two business segments deliver around half of Hempel’s total turnover and this senior appointment is key to Hempel’s continued drive...
PSA Marine signs frame agreement with Hydroniq Coolers
PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd has awarded Hydroniq Coolers a frame agreement which makes the Norwegian technology company the shipowner’s supplier of seawater cooling systems. PSA Marine is a fully-owned subsidiary company of PSA International Pte Ltd. The company’s flagship...
Self-indicating tank protection coating released
Nippon Paint Marine has added to its NOA range of self-indicating epoxy coatings with a new system specially developed to protect chemical and product carrier tanks from corrosion and cargo contamination. NOA PC 700, a phenolic/novolac-based epoxy, is resistant to a...
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe provides industry-leading agenda
Full details have been released of the industry-leading conference agenda framing the debut of Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE), which takes place at the Fira Barcelona on 4-5th December, 2019. Over two days, the speaker programme will bring together 30 of the...
UK repair materials maker wins Class approvals
Leading UK based manufacturer of epoxy and polyurethane repair materials and coatings, Resimac, has been granted certification from Bureau Veritas for the supply of surface protection and cold repair products into the marine & offshore industry. Set up in 2009,...
OSV diesel overhaul wrapped up in Curacao
ROYSTON RISES TO FAST TURNAROUND CHALLENGE ON OSV OVERHAUL New work to overhaul engines on an offshore support vessel (OSV) operated by United Offshore Support (UOS), has been completed by diesel power specialist Royston. Engineers undertook the 30,000 running hour...
Seals reduce maintenance time for OSVs
Thordon Bearings has reported success for a customer in the demanding offshore sector, with a bearing and seal installation in “perfect condition” after over three years of operation. Global Tiger, operated by UAE-based Global Marine Co is a 42m (138ft) crew/supply...