Author: Importer

In September, Daewoo secured an order for two 300,000 dwt VLCCs plus two on option from Hong Kong-based World-Wide Shipping worth an estimated $300 million. The vessels are due to be delivered…

Korea is the focus of a great deal of the marine community?s attention. With such a large percentage of the world?s new ships under construction there, it is after all only natural.…

Izar?s Seville yard recently saw the launch of the 6,300 DWT ropax Murillo, the largest ship in Trasmediterranea?s fleet even exceeding the dimensions of the recently delivered 172m long ropax sisters Sorolla…

Consilium Navigation has acquired Bundesamt fir Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) type approval for its VDR M2 voyage data recorder. New orders for the system include deliveries to China National Offshore Shipping Company,…

Tracer Products has introduced a cordless, rechargeable UV/blue leak detection flashlight called the Titan Stinger. It is designed to locate refrigerant and fluid leaks in tight engine compartments. The unit is 19cm…

A new range of constant-wear survival clothing is available from Cosalt Safety and Protection. The company says its Aquarius, Gemini and Cormorant flotation garments use improved materials that offer easier movement together…

Amot says its G Valve three-way temperature control valve is now 50% smaller in height than comparative units. It is designed to offer regulation of fluid temperatures to 100?C with a maximum…

Sailor has announced the introduction of its System 4000 150W MF/HF SSB radio for marine use. It features integrated digital selective calling and is targeted at fishing vessels. The system consists of…

The range of hand-held units for measuring marine coating thickness from Fischer Instrumentation is for applications where surfaces may be rough or not easily accessible or for large or heavy objects that…

Kashiwa has launched a fire extinguisher for fighting fires in the engine room. Called Hyper-Mist it uses a high pressure jet nozzle and is suitable for use on ships of all sizes…