General News 13-18 – Page 52
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NewsLauritzen restructures bulker and tanker arms into standalone entities
Danish shipowner J. Lauritzen A/S is to operate its gas and bulker arms as independent companies, the shipowner announced on Wednesday.
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NewsFuruno acquires EMRI
Furuno Electric Company has acquired Danish company EMRI with effect from 1 July 2020.
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NewsHIGH STABILITY OF MSC ZOE CONTRIBUTED TO CONTAINER LOSSES
Investigations into the 2019 loss of 345 containers from MSC Zoe have indicated that the vessel''s high stability was a contributing factor, and other vessels may face similar risks
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NewsCO2 transportation project launches in Sweden
A Swedish project is set to become the first in the world to create a common infrastructure for the transportation of liquid carbon dioxide extracted via carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
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NewsNew requirements on safer mooring
The IMO has issued draft requirements intended to improve mooring safety by the introduction of additional measures around selection, arrangement, inspection and maintenance and replacement of mooring equipment including lines.
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NewsIACS Council focuses on technology
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Council has held its 81th session by video conference, discussing a range of technical initiatives and electing Koichi Fujiwara of ClassNK as its new chair.
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NewsKongsberg offers remote practical DP Operator training
Kongsberg Maritime is beginning to offer basic Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) courses remotely, with the practical element of the training also delivered remotely. This innovative solution forms part of Kongsberg Maritime’s plan to extend the scope of remote delivery of targeted education using digital platforms.
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NewsINDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE LAID OUT IN ENGINE ROOM PROCEDURES GUIDE
The International Chamber of Shipping has published a first Engine Room Procedures Guide modelled on its globally recognised Bridge Procedures Guide
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NewsFirst look at autonomous sea boats
BAE Systems’ Pacific 24 (P24) rigid inflatable boat could significantly enhance the UK Royal Navy’s ability to protect its sailors as the upgraded sea boat is able to execute its own missions without crew and be run from a warship.
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NewsWärtsilä upgrades E-Marine cable layer vessel
Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide support to Dubai-based E-Marine, which is currently upgrading its fleet of cable layer vessels to achieve greater efficiencies.
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NewsKongsberg and Incat in first waterjet deal
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has won a milestone order which will see the company making its first delivery of large-size waterjets to Incat, the Tasmania-based designers and builders of high-speed, environmentally-efficient catamaran ferries.
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NewsStandship gets ABS approval for neo-Panamax bulker
ABS has granted Approval in Principle to a neo-panamax bulk carrier design from the StandShip Joint Development Partnership (JDP).
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NewsRolls-Royce brings microgrids in-house
Rolls-Royce has expanded the business formerly run as Qinous in to a Microgrid Competence Center which focuses on efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions.
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NewsDNV GL launches ship recycling guidance
DNV GL has launched new guidance on recycling to help shipowners navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
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NewsAEGIR-Marine acquires HPS
AEGIR-Marine has concluded the comprehensive acquisition of Holland Propeller Services (HPS).
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NewsMHI transfers marine engines to Seika
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations currently performed by subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine Systems (MHIES) to Seika Corporation.
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NewsSteve Parks of Wake Media passes away
Steve Parks, founder and managing director of UK-based PR agency Wake Media, passed away after suffering a heart attack on Sunday 7 June.
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NewsKongsberg signs first LARS contract
Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.
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NewsKiwiRail newbuilding project on track
State-owned KiwiRail’s plan to modernise its fleet with the building of two new future-proof ships designed by OSK-ShipTech is on track thanks to a NZ$400 million contribution to the 2020 budget.
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NewsNaviris signs R&T contract with OCCAR
Naviris, a joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first research and technology (R&T) contract with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation.
