General News

Kongsberg Evotec has established a new department specifically dedicated to developing its crane and lifting products for the offshore supply and subsea sectors.

Severn Trent De Nora says that its Balpure ballast water treatment system has been chosen by EMAS for a 22,000dwt DP3 pipelay, heavy lift and construction newbuild, ‘Lewek Constellation’, under construction in…

A 300,000 dwt crude oil tanker has made 15 years with very little wear on its cargo tanks, thanks to the durability of an epoxy shield.

GEA Westfalia says that its newly-launched ultraviolet radiation system for the treatment of ballast water, the BallastMaster ultraV, has received type approval in accordance with IMO guidelines and regulations.

Det Norske Veritas is establishing a new group structure; following the recent transfer of the majority shareholding in KEMA, it aims to merge some activities to strengthen its industry position.

US Gulf llightering support services provider AET says that following the entry into service of its first purpose-built LSV in October 2011, it will take delivery of two similar newbuildings in April…

Bureau Veritas has issued its first EEDI certificate to Ultramax geared bulk carrier ‘JS Amazon’, the lead ship in the ‘Crown63’ series from China’s Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group with bulk carrier expert Setaf-Saget.

UK-based maritime safety training software provider and US training company Maritime Training Services (MTS) have joined together to produce a new training programme on US Port State Control.

Diesel engine company Cummins has announced an addition to its C Power product line, the QSM11-CP marine generator set, available with ratings from 250kWe to 300kWe, and optimised for ship’s primary and…