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The Next Generation of Hull Performance Management

Feb 10, 2016

Hull performance monitoring solutions can offer significant fuel savings potential, a fact that is prompting growing interest from the maritime industry. To spur development and increase awareness of this exciting field, DNV GL and paint manufacturer…

Satcom Global Expands its Reach

Feb 10, 2016

Satcom Global has added marine and offshore safety and security products along with a range of enhanced engineering services to its portfolio following a full rebrand of sister company AND Group.Bringing more than 40 years’ experience in the design…

MAN to Equip Unique Sailing Vessel

Feb 10, 2016

MAN Diesel & Turbo  received an order for an MAN 6L21/31 engine to power a newbuilding cadet training sailing ship for the Defence Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia. The engine will be used to power the 110m ‘Kri Bima Suci’ and up to 200 persons on board when not propelled by sail power…

Meijer Steps Down as Huisman CEO

Feb 10, 2016

André Meijer will step down from his position as CEO of Huisman, with immediate effect. The company said it will implement an internal solution and adjust the management structure accordingly, if required. Joop Roodenburg will remain involved…

Aker Joins Johan Sverdrup Phase 2 Study

Feb 10, 2016

Aker Solutions will deliver a concept study on a new processing platform for future phases of the Statoil-operated Johan Sverdrup North Sea field, Norway's largest oil find in three decades.The study includes design solutions for a tie-in…

Bibby Tops IoM Ship Management

Feb 10, 2016

Bibby Ship Management is once again the largest representative for vessels flying the Isle of Man flag in providing representative services for 30% of vessel tonnage registered on the island. This compares with 25% in 2014, according to official statistics…

WCI Reacts to President's Budget Request

Feb 10, 2016

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) reacted to the FY 2017 budget request made by President Obama earlier today, as detailed below.  The Budget •  proposes $4.620 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program, a 29.8% cut from the $5…

CMA-CGM and Cosco Alliance in the Offing?

Feb 10, 2016

The newly-formed shipping giant China Cosco Shipping Corporation and CMA CGM met recently in Shanghai to discuss the possibility of a new French-Asian alliance, say local Chinese media. According to sources,  the alliance would also include Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)…

Vietnam Gets Fifth Submarine from Russia

Feb 10, 2016

The fifth of the six Kilo-class submarines that Vietnam purchased from Russia has arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Thanh Nien news reported. The submarine, which was delivered by a Dutch-registered cargo ship, laid anchor near the Cam Ranh Port…

US Contract for Next Generation Nuclear Sub Planning Program

Feb 10, 2016

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $23.6 million contract to continue development work on the Ohio-class replacement nuclear submarine, General Dynamics said in a press release. 'Under the terms of the modification…

U.S. Okays ConocoPhillips LNG Exports

Feb 10, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy has renewed authorization for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the North Kenai ConocoPhillips facility, reports Reuters. The approval is to export about 40 billion cubic feet of natural gas from its…

India to Import LNG from Australia

Feb 10, 2016

India may contract long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Australia if price is comparable to Indian coal which remains the fuel of choice for power generation companies in New Delhi.  Power Minister Piyush Goyal, who is currently on a visit to Australia for energy dialogue…

Bangladesh, Thailand Plans Direct Coastal Shipping

Feb 10, 2016

Bangladesh and Thailand are planning to launch direct coastal shipping, connecting the Chittagong Port in the Bay of Bengal with the Ranong Port in the East of the Andaman coast in south-western Thailand. Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand…

Clipper Yacht Race: Making The Turn

Feb 10, 2016

Strong winds in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race have led to some thrilling racing conditions for the Clipper Race fleet, with teams recording speeds of over 32 knots near the virtual mark at the most southern point of the course.  The…

Dynasafe Promotes Chas Reid

Feb 09, 2016

Dynasafe BACTEC Limited has appointed Chas Reid to International Marine Services Director. Kevin Kneebone MD, Dynasafe BACTEC said, “Chas has over the last 19 years been totally committed to the organization and has in recent years, been…

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