Author: Importer

Vosper Thornycroft has placed an order with MAN B&W Diesel, Ruston for the supply of six 12RK270 main engines with gearboxes and ancillary equipment. The shipbuilder will install the machinery on three…

The Malaysian Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is preparing to embark on the RM3 billion ($790 million) second phase of its expansion. PTP is now awaiting approval from the relevant authorities to…

Of all the industry?s in the world this is the one that can benefit most from e-commerce," proclaims Gil Patrick, chairman of Setfair. He shares the view of his compatriots at ShipServ…

Proceq has announced details of developments to its range of dynamic and static hardness measuring systems for metallic materials. The company says its Equotip 2 is now a complete hardness measuring system…

Ventilation company Dry Air Technology has launched a new axial fan. Called the VAF-12E it has a five-vane motor mount and an eight bladed fan with 12in blades. The company says a…

Restech has launched a new type of projectile for its latest pneumatic line thrower, the PLT- Mini. It is based on the bigger Solas-approved PLT Rescue 230, but can also launch a…

McNab says its Model IC/SB broad range salinity monitor and controller has been specified by Todd Pacific Shipyard to monitor boiler condensate on the USS Sacramento. The company says that its IC/SB…

Alstom Marine Shipyard has ordered B+V Industrietechnik (BVI) fin-stabilisers for a luxury cruiseship newbuilding for Crystal Cruises. The two S 700 type stabilisers, weighing 76 tonnes each, will be delivered in March…

Satamatics has announced that it has gone live with its satellite-based telematics information services via Inmarsat. Applications include fleet management, asset tracking, positioning and messaging and the monitoring and control of remote…

American Eagle Tankers, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, has signed up with ChartCo?s ChartManager satellite chart update service. Trials began last summer on the Eagle Corona following which the company…