General News – Page 206
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NewsExpansion for VIKING service network
VIKING continues its march forward in Europe and Asia with four new, well-equipped servicing stations opening in November.
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NewsLNG newbuilds to get electric propulsion
The Korean shipbuilder, Samsung Heavy Industries, has ordered electrical propulsion systems from STADT AS in Norway for a new generation of environmental friendly LNG powered ships.
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BV certifies Damen services system
Damen Services, part of Damen Shipyards Group, announces that its Damen Asset Management Operating System (DAMOS) has been independently approved by classification society Bureau Veritas (BV).
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NewsOSD to design low emission tug for Iskes
Offshore Ship Designers has been contracted to develop the design of a low emission diesel electric harbour tug for IJmuiden based Iskes Towage & Salvage.
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Castrol go online with new directory
A powerful new online version of Castrol marine’s comprehensive directory of marine services (DMS) will be going live in December
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NewsNew Slovak coaster series for Germans
The first of a new series of versatile Slovak coastal vessels for German interests has been delivered by Danube shipyard Slovenské Lodenice Komarno (SLK).
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NewsContinued success for Solar Solve in Korea
Solar Solve Marine has returned from a visit to the Kor-Marine Exhibition in Busan with a contract worth in excess of $500,000 over the next 12 months.
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NewsNobiskrug invests in AVEVA software
AVEVA Group UK has announced that German shipbuilder Nobiskrug has invested in the AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management product family (AVEVA ERM).
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NewsNew Transas SSAS and tracking service
With fleet management becoming more and more essential in today''s world, and information being key, Transas Marine has introduced a new version of its fleet SSAS and tracking service FleetViewOnline 3.11.
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NewsHanjin Yeongdo Dockyard advances
Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) has finally settled restructuring negotiations through labour-management agreement and accelerated the normalisation of its operations.
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Koja Group gets its biggest order
Finnish air conditioning system supplier Koja Oy recently signed a contract with Meyer Werft GmbH for the delivery of the entire air conditioning systems for two 4,200 passenger ‘Sunshine-project’ cruise ships for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
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NewsAzipod efficiency improved again
Recent modifications to ABB''s Azipod propulsion unit frame design has seen hydrodynamic efficiency improved by more than 2%.
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NewsNew CEO for IHC Merwede SE Asia
IHC Merwede has appointed Denis Welch as its CEO for South East Asia.
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NewsFirst LNG fuelled product tanker in service
The ‘Bit Viking’ is the world’s first vessel in service whose main machinery has been converted to burn LNG as fuel.
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Closing safety gap is priority say WSS
Shipowners in China and Hong Kong are increasingly adopting international standards for safety systems, as they develop their global operations.
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New rotary lip seal for marine propulsion applications
A new design of rotary lip seal, Walkersele D8, has been developed by James Walker, based in Crewe, UK.
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Damen opts for Schottel
The new 30-tonne harbour tugs of the Damen ASD Tug 2009 series are to be equipped with Schottel propulsion systems.
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Canada introduces LNG-powered ferries
The Government of Québec and the Société des traversiers have been working together towards a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% on local ferry routes.
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NewsFaroe orders another Havyard vessel
Havyard Group in Norway will deliver another PSV vessel to the Faroese shipping company Supply Service Pf.
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NewsIMO piracy and emission focus
IMO secretary general, Efthimios E. Mitropoulos told delegates at the 27th IMO assembly this week that piracy and ships'' emissions have been central themes for the organisation this year.
