Industry News – Page 53
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NewsZF refocuses auto powertrain unit on e-mobility developments
ZF is restructuring the technology company''s passenger vehicle focused powertrain unit, and will create a new division out of the previous Car Powertrain Technology and E-Mobility Divisions to offer electrified driveline solutions under one roof.
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NewsMartin Oetjen to lead combined MAN ES purchasing and supply chain division
MAN Energy Solutions is combining the separate Supply Chain and Production divisions - Martin Oetjen will join the Executive Board on 1 August 2020 with responsibility for the newly created division.
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NewsDamen to supply tugs to Antwerp
Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract by the Port of Antwerp to deliver two RSD Tugs 2513 after an intensive tender process.
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NewsRAMSSES hull section demonstrator progresses
The composite hull-section demonstrator within the EU-funded RAMSSES project is progressing. On 18 July, the project partners unveiled a full-scale composite ship hull section at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding’s (DSNS) facility in Vlissingen-East, the Netherlands.
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NewsGTT and Fleet Management sign TSA
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has signed a global technical services agreement (TSA) with the Hong-Kong based ship management company, Fleet Management.
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NewsHengst to acquire Bosch Rexroth's hydraulic filtration division
Hengst is acquiring the hydraulic filtration business of Bosch Rexroth.
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NewsMAN ES announces extensive restructuring programme
MAN Energy Solutions is launching an extensive restructuring process to ensure the future viability of the company. The significant cost-cutting programme - entitled Program for the Future - is also intended to accelerate the group’s transformation into a sustainable energy solutions provider.
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NewsSiemens Gamesa services offshore wind farm
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will service Germany’s newest offshore wind park Trianel Windpark Borkum II (TWB II).
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NewsAlfa Laval in Neles takeover bid
Alfa Laval is making a cash offer for all issued and outstanding shares in valve manufacturing specialist, Neles.
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NewsClass seafarers as key workers, urges IMO
The IMO Secretary-General has welcomed the commitment of 12 countries to facilitate crew changes and achieve key worker designation for seafarers, following a virtual ministerial summit hosted by the UK government on 9 July.
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NewsCALIFORNIA READY TO SPEND VW PAYOUT ON ELECTRIC PROPULSION
California is offering funding for zero-emission projects including repowering ferries, tugboats and towboats with all-electric or fuel cell propulsion and the installation of shore power at berths that serve ocean-going vessels.
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NewsFirst cruise ship receives CIP-M certificate
Dream Cruises’ ‘Explorer Dream’ has become the first cruise ship to receive the Certification in Infection Prevention for the Maritime industry (CIP-M) from classification society, DNV GL.
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NewsGregg-Smith returns as BV's China chief executive
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has appointed Alex Gregg-Smith as its new China Chief Executive.
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NewsVan Aalst Group launches Nortek Services
The Van Aalst Group has set up Nortek Services in Kristiansand, Norway to provide maintenance and workshop services for clients operating worldwide in the offshore oil, gas, marine and renewables industry.
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NewsBerg moves manufacturing to single location
Berg Propulsion will invest in the centralisation of all manufacturing operations for controllable pitch propellers, azimuthing and transverse thrusters, and associated control systems to a single campus location in Sweden.
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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.
