General News

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a contract to design and engineering firm, BMT, to provide consultancy services for the concept design of a new passenger ferry for the Gourock, Dunoon…

DisinfectYour.com has launched a new service to help vessel owners and crew respond to Covid-19 outbreaks.

A major European research project is set to be launched to address the issue of underwater radiated noise, writes David Tinsley.

Three global shipping leaders have united to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a push for cleaner, more efficient and greener vessel hull performance.

The executive director of Stena Line is urging the European Union to take a pragmatic approach to customs checks after the Brexit transition period ends with the introduction of an implementation phase.

Wärtsilä has signed five-year optimised maintenance agreements covering the main engines for two very large gas carrier (VLGC) vessels operated by Latsco Marine Management (LMM).

Rolls-Royce has acquired Servowatch Systems, a UK-based international supplier of integrated marine automation solutions for navies, commercial vessels and large yachts.

Self-indicating technology incorporated by Nippon Paint Marine into its tank coating NOA60HS has been certified by the Norwegian Technology Standards Institution as meeting the requirements of the NORSOK M-501 standard.

UK-based lubricants supplier Vickers Oils has confirmed that it is introducing four new wire rope lubricants into its product range.

The IMO remains the best forum for developing international regulations to support the industry’s decarbonisation goals, senior industry figures agreed in an online forum presented by The Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels…

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed LNG Support Agreements for eight LNG carriers owned by Teekay Gas. Wärtsilä will provide both remote support, as well as 24/7 technical support, for the vessels’ onboard…

Bureau Veritas has awarded its SafeGuard label to PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) for its offshore accommodation vessel while in operation at the Eastern Working Anchorage in Singapore as a reception and…

State-owned transport operator KiwiRail has appointed the Isle of Man Ship Registry as the newbuilding Flag for two rail-enabled RoPax ferries that will connect New Zealand’s North and South Islands.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has reached a breakthrough in the Chinese marine market with the signing of strategic cooperation agreements with Jianglong Shipyard, Aulong Shipyard and VPower Group.

Wilhelmsen has been certified as the first and only approved service supplier for DNV GL’s BMON+ class notation.

Pump manufacturer Svanehøj has acquired FORCE Technology’s Marine Equipment Service department meaning that shipowners will only have to go to one place to service their gas tankers.

DNV GL has released the first integrated rule set for floating offshore wind structures to help expand the sector.

Former chief executive of Telonor, Jon Fredrik Baksaas, has been appointed as DNV GL’s new chair of the board.

ABB Marine & Ports latest shore connection technology is ensuring that calls by the passenger ferry ‘Viking XPRS’ at Estonia’s Port of Tallinn are made quietly, efficiently and emissions-free.