General News

A dockside filling unit for supplying hydraulic oil to vessels has been developed by Commercial Hydraulics Keelavite (CHV). The unit consists of two 61m hydraulically-powered hose reels on a mobile chassis. The…

GN Comtext says it has launched Mail Connect to enable users to send and receive telex, GN Comtext e-mail, X 400 messages, and Internet mail, as well as send fax messages (text…

BV has issued its own set of proposals to improve safety of old tankers. It echoes ABS?s call for computerised records, and adds that it wants computerised evaluation of the ship?s structure…

The Cygnus 2 thickness gauge, which uses a multiple echo technique for taking measurements through coatings, has been upgraded. Features can now be selected via a menu-driven list with options including probe…

Saab Celsius TransponderTech has developed a portable AIS Pilot Case which, it says, is watertight to 10m and incorporates the company`s R3 AIS transponder.The unit keeps track of the vessel and all…

Kvaerner has agreed the sale of the Norwegian Fjellstrand shipyards, to an MBO and other local investors for NKr100 million ($12 million) but is still looking for a buyer for the Singaporean…

The Druck Group has released a maintenance and test kit for onboard use. Called the MTC2000 it comes in a case and is equipped with the PV 411 hand pump, to generate…

SatCom Systems has introduced a marine satellite service that covers North American waters which, it says, offers calling charges as low as $0.99/min.The network uses the TMI MSAT-1 satellite, whose footprint covers…

Carnival Corporation has taken up its option to have a third Spirit-class cruise liner built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards (KMY). The 84,000 gross, 2,100 passenger vessel will be constructed at the Helsinki New…

Hyundai Heavy Industries of Korea, has ordered a single screw Schilling Monovec rudder from Hamworthy KSE for a 7,800m3 LPG carrier it is building for Norwegian owner Navion. The rudder offers reduced…