Industry News – Page 98
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Korean Register software adapted for CSR
The Korean Register (KR) has adapted its SeaTrust-HullScan software package in response to the upcoming Harmonised Common Structural Rules (CSR-H).
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Rolls-Royce in autonomous ship project
Rolls-Royce is to participate in a €6.6 million research project to develop ship technologies that could pave the way for autonomous vessels.
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Dutch consortium in 3D printing project
A consortium of 27 companies have signed an agreement to investigate the viability of 3D-printed maritime spare parts under a project initiated by the Zuid-Holland regional development agency InnovationQuarter.
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NewsIndian Register offers EEDI validation
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has added the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) validation to its service offerings.
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NewsNAPA streamlines ship design compliance
NAPA is releasing new tools and interfaces with class society software to streamline ship design compliance with the new Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC&OT).
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NewsIMO elects new secretary-general
Lim Ki-tack has been elected the new secretary-general of United Nations'' International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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NewsNew CEO for Chris-Marine
Jens Groth has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of KrisMa group, including Chris-Marine and IOP Marine.
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GE Marine upgrades DP training facility
GE Marine has upgraded its Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) Training at its Houston Marine Technical Training Centre to help the industry meet new Nautical Institute (NI)-implemented DP standards.
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NewsABB power for Bumi Armada FPSO
ABB is to supply electric power and automation systems for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel ordered by offshore services provider Bumi Armada.
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Zvezda invests in engine production
Russian power equipment company Zvezda will invest up to RUB 10 billion (US$250 million) in the production of a new generation of diesel engines, writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsDamen-led LeanShips project kicks off
Dutch shipbuilder Damen is coordinating a multi-party, EU-supported project that aims to develop eight demonstrable concepts for low energy and near-to-zero emissions (Lean) ships.
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Group role for DNV GL’s Svensen
Popular and respected CEO of DNV GL – Maritime Tor Svensen has been appointed executive vice president of DNV GL Group, with former maritime COO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen taking the division’s top job.
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NewsDNV GL and Jotun announce partnership
A new cooperation aimed at improving hull performance was unveiled by class society DNV GL and paint manufacturer Jotun at Nor-Shipping last week.
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NewsWärtsilä completes acquisition of MSI
Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the acquisition of Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) for a purchase price of around €295m.
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UASC chooses ShipServ
ShipServ, a leading marine e-marketplace, has secured an order for its full suite of decision support tools for e-procurement and sourcing activities from the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).
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NewsDNV GL updates 2020 vision
On the first day of Nor-Shipping 2015, DNV GL has recast predictions for the year 2020 firstm published in 2012, with an amended outlook for LNG and scrubber uptake, hybrid propulsion and the use of big data across the maritime sector.
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NewsBright outlook for jackup platform
When Fugro was looking to kit out its walking jackup platform ''Wave Walker 1'' with new lighting, it turned to the UK lighting expert, E LED.
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NewsRINA launches ferry safety scheme
Italian classification society RINA has launched an asset integrity management initiative aimed at enhancing safety of ro-pax ferries.
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Korean Register opens green technology centre
The Korean Register (KR) has opened what it claims is the world’s first green marine technology testing and certification centre in Gunsan, South Korea.
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NewsDNV GL appoints new group CEO
Remi Eriksen, formerly chief operating officer of DNV GL, has been promoted to group CEO following the planned retirement of Henrik O. Madsen.
