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New Icebreakers Fitted With Metso Automated Control Systems

Dec 04, 2012

Metso DNA provide high-technology automatic control system to two new multi-functional icebreaking supply vessels.Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has been a successful builder of multifunctional icebreaking supply vessels built to operate in harsh conditions in Russia…

AXSMarine Releases Version 3.1 of AXSTanker

Dec 03, 2012

Shipping software company AXSMarine has announced the release of AXSTanker 3.1, an enhanced version of its AXSTanker product.  New options will enable Tanker brokers to access AIS and Fixtures information.AXSTanker 3.1 is optimized to produce a great user experience…

NAPA Wins Bourbon OSV Loading Computer Contract

Dec 02, 2012

Software house NAPA Group contracted to supply Bourbon with loading computers for 55 offshore support vessels (OSV's).The latest software will enable Bourbon to improve safe loading and unloading with maximum cargo intake while improving assistance to stability…

Imtech Gain Contracts & Launch Global Vessel Tracking Center

Dec 02, 2012

In addition to recent €82-million orders for marine services and maintenance, Imtech establishes a Global Control Center for ship tracking.René van der Bruggen, CEO Imtech says; 'In the marine market, Imtech is working towards strategic…

Thailand Urges US to Supply LNG Long Term

Dec 02, 2012

During President Obama's recent visit Thai Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra sought agreement with US for LNG supply over next 20-years.By 2020, the US should be able to produce gas and crude of about 11.1 million barrels a day, while Saudi Arabia's capacity is projected at 10…

Middle East Coatings Supplier In Joint Venture

Dec 02, 2012

AkzoNobel signs J/V agreement with Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo group of companies for supply of the company's International Paint brand.The new deal strengthens the existing joint venture between AkzoNobel and Kanoo, which only covers the supply of the company's International Paint brand…

Dredging Contract to Speed DP World Vietnam Terminal Project

Dec 02, 2012

DP World welcomes the start of dredging Soai Rap River in Vietnam bringing customers faster access to its Saigon Premier Container Terminal.The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Government Department of Transport is undertaking the USD 134 million project…

EPA Banning of BP Contracts: NOIA & IADC Comment

Dec 02, 2012

NOIA and IADC see broad, far reaching negative Impacts from EPA suspension of BP from US Government offshore contracts.The national trade associations, the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and International Association of Drilling…

Damen Completes Seismic Vessel Repairs on Time

Dec 02, 2012

Seismic Vessel 'Polarcus Adira' visits Damen Shipyards, Den Helder for repair, modification & installation work.Damen Shiprepair Den Helder (The Netherlands) was awarded the contract for modification work on the ‘Polarcus Adira’ operated by Dubai-based Polarcus…

SAIC Gets USN $21-million Contract

Nov 30, 2012

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to provide operational & environmental support to United States Fleet Forces Command (USFF).The contract with the United States Navy is to provide operational and environmental support…

Belarus Joins Baltic Sea Logistics Project

Nov 30, 2012

Republic of Belarus signs up to  the EU-funded logistics project – Amber Coast Logistics (ACL – to enhance the country's transport & logistics sector.In the Amber Coast region Belarus has a particular role as a transit country of transnational land based trade and transport flows…

EC Funds Transport Development, Invites Proposals

Nov 29, 2012

The European Commission calls for proposals in 2012 Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) €1.015-billion funding program.The money is available to finance European transport infrastructure projects in all transport modes – air, rail, road…

Western GofM Oil/Gas Lease Bidding: NOIA Comments

Nov 28, 2012

National Ocean Industries Association President Randall Luthi encouraged by sales, urges further offshore developments.Tthe NOIA president's statement is as follows:'This sale is on-par with expectations and shows that the offshore oil…

Scandlines Cancel P+S WERFTEN Ferry Contract

Nov 28, 2012

P+S WERFTEN's insolvency administrator unfazed by Scandlines' decision to cancel construction contract for two ferries.Berthold Brinkmann, insolvency administrator for P+S WERFTEN, issued the following statement in response:'I am unperturbed…

MAN G-type Engine Order Book Fattens Up

Nov 28, 2012

MAN Diesel & Turbo reports a healthy interest in its ultra-long- stroke G-type engine with orders steadily growing. Most recently, Piraeus-based Polembros and U-ming of Taiwan have placed orders for a further six engines, bringing the current…

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