General News – Page 105
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NewsGoltens opens service facility in Houston
Goltens Worldwide has opened a new full service facility in Houston, Texas, which the company says is now operational and ready to support customer requirements.
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NewsMAN Diesel names next CEO
The new CEO of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE will be Dr Uwe Lauber, who takes over responsibility for the Augsburg-based group with effect from 1 January 2015.
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NewsCruise repair contract for Damen Rotterdam
Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam has been awarded a repair and maintenance contract from MSC Cruises, with respect to the 2010-built, 293m ‘MSC Magnifica’.
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NewsMHI bulk carrier delivered
The first of three Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) designed bulk carriers has been delivered to US based Archer Daniels Midlands Company (ADM), following completion at Oshima Shipbuilding in Nagasaki.
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NewsTapping into Scandinavian markets
The UK’s Cammell Laird shipyard has signed a new agreement designed to step up its company profile in the thriving marine and offshore markets in Scandinavia.
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Ecoships customises ship efficiency
Ecoships, a subsidiary of Newport Shipping Group, has launched a customised version of the Six Sigma DMAIC approach to process and performance evaluation.
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NewsTeledyne gyrocompass certified by DNV
UK-based Teledyne TSS’ SGB 2000 gyrocompass can now be used onboard IMO-registered vessels after being certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
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NewsFerry operators welcome BWM convention move
Ferry trade association Interferry has praised a decision by the recent IMO MEPC 67 that could exempt certain ferry operators from fitting equipment required by the impending Ballast Water Management Convention.
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IBIA welcomes MARPOL Annex VI compromise
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) says it welcomes the compromise solution on the issue of ensuring bunker quality which was agreed at the recent MEPC 67 meeting.
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NewsSteerable thruster approved before production
Wärtsilä reports that DNV GL has issued approval for the design of its WST-14 thruster, indicating that the design fully complies with the classification rules.
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NewsIMO reports MEPC 67 outcome
The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 67th session at IMO headquarters in London from 13 to 17 October, and the following items were agreed.
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NewsShiprepair revived in southern UK port
Burgess Marine and Shoreham Port report that the two organisations plan to revitalise shiprepair operations at Shoreham.
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Hydrex appoints UK agent
Belgium-based Hydrex has appointed European Marine and Machinery Agencies Ltd as agent for the UK and Ireland for its underwater maintenance and repair services and Ecospeed and Ecoshield products.
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NewsNavico acquires Maris
ACQUISITION: Navico Holding AS, parent company to the Simrad brand of navigational marine electronics, is to acquire Maris (Maritime Information Systems A/S) from The Grieg Group.
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NewsMHI-MME propeller license agreement
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine (MHI-MME) has signed a licensing agreement with Changzhou Zhonghai Marine Propeller (CZZH) for the company to manufacture and market its marine propellers.
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NewsMOL recognised as climate change leader
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been recognised as a leader for climate change transparency by international, not-for-profit organisation, CDP.
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NewsDayang Shipbuilding delivers 200th ship
China’s Dayang Shipbuilding Co Ltd reached an important milestone earlier this week when it delivered its 200th vessel built at the site since the company was founded.
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Inatech tool helps ensure ECA compliance
Cloud software and IT services provider, Inatech, has launched a new rules-based application and reporting tool to help shipowners ensure they comply with upcoming 2015 ECA regulations.
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NewsWärtsilä announces maintenance agreement with Wagenborg
Wärtsilä says that it has recently signed a six-year maintenance agreement with Netherlands-based Wagenborg Shipping,
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NewsKleven signs newbuilding deal with Maersk Supply
Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has announced a contract with Maersk Supply Service for construction of six anchor handling vessels, with options for up to four additional ships.
