General News

A full size replica of one of Christopher Columbus’ three ships that crossed the Atlantic in 1492, has received 21st-century propulsion in the form of a Perkins M215C high speed diesel engine.

The latest training aid from Transas aims to address the piracy problem, with the use of realistic simulation technology that aims to help identify potential threats and practice ways of avoiding trouble.

Wärtsilä reports that it has been contracted by Arctia Offshore of Finland to fit combined NOx reducer (NOR) and oxidation catalyst (OXI) technology to two of Arctia’s multi-functional icebreaking vessels.

Hamburg-based SkySails says that it has concluded an agreement with German multipurpose and heavy lift operator BBC Chartering to fit a towing kite system to one of BBC’s ships.

DNV reports that its Navigator certificate number 2,000 has been installed on the 3,500TEU container ship ‘HS Chopin’ in Hamburg, Germany.

KVH Industries of the US has officially opened its new Asia-Pacific headquarters, KVH Industries Pte, in Singapore. The new facility features a demonstration and training lab for KVH partners and customers.

Globe Wireless has announced that Marine Management Services (MMS) of Piraeus, Greece has selected the Globe iFusion system as the communication solution for its fleet.