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Elektrans Selects SDSD Asset Management System

Jul 15, 2016

Elektrans Shipping, part of the Elektrans Group have selected and are now implementing the Web based integrated fleet management system, Marine Asset Management System (MAMS). The system, offered by global SDSD Group, a well-known reputable maritime software provider since 1983…

Zim to Adopt INTTRA eVGM Service

Jul 15, 2016

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, one of the world's leading container shipping carriers, and INTTRA, the world's ocean shipping electronic marketplace, stated that ZIM's implementation of the INTTRA eVGM Service, which will facilitate compliance…

Incat Crowther Designs NYC's New Ferries

Jul 15, 2016

Incat Crowther has designed a new fleet of vessels for Hornblower, the selected operator of New York City’s new Citywide Ferry Service.The undertaking announced by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will create a network of ferries serving…

Carnival Opens High-tech Training Center

Jul 14, 2016

Carnival Corporation & plc today announced the official opening of its Arison Maritime Center, a world-class facility dedicated to providing safety training for its bridge and engineering officers responsible for the navigation and operation of the company’s fleet of cruise ships…

G E Shipping Acquires Bulk Carrier

Jul 14, 2016

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. (G E Shipping) took delivery of a Secondhand Capesize Dry Bulk Carrier “Jag Anand” (2011 built) of about 179,250 dwt. The company had contracted to buy the vessel in June 2016. With the inclusion of the vessel…

Jan De Nul to Install 36 foundations for Borkum Riffgrund

Jul 13, 2016

Jan De Nul Group signed a contract with Dong Energy from Denmark for the transport and installation of 36 monopiles and transition pieces for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 2 in German territorial waters. Additionally, the Group was also awarded the supply…

Big Names Unite to Push LNG as a Marine Fuel

Jul 13, 2016

Carnival Corporation & plc, DNV GL, ENGIE, ENN, GE, GTT, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell, TOTE Inc. and Wärtsilä are among firms that are part of a new cross-industry initiative called SEA\LNG…

MAN's ME-GI Engine for LNG-powered Bulker

Jul 13, 2016

Korean shipowner ILSHIN and HMD (Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd.) have signed a shipbuilding contract for a 50,000 dwt bulk carrier.Notably, the vessel will be powered by an MAN B&W 6G50ME-C9.5-GI engine, to be built by HHI-EMD who will also supply the ME-GI and fuel gas supply system…

Steel Cut for Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Statendam

Jul 13, 2016

Holland America Line celebrated a significant construction milestone today as the first steel was cut for ms Nieuw Statendam, due for delivery in November 2018. The ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and…

G E Shipping Buys Product Tanker

Jul 13, 2016

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (G E Shipping) signed a contract to buy a Medium Range Product Tanker of about 48,539 dwt. The 2005 Japanese built vessel is expected to join the Company’s fleet in Q2 FY17. The Company’s current fleet stands at 33 vessels…

Navico Under New Ownership

Jul 12, 2016

Navico Holding AS (Navico) is to be Acquired by Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Altor Fund IV Navico – a provider of marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and GoFree brands – announced that Goldman…

Vard Bags Electrical Work for UK Polar Research Ship

Jul 12, 2016

Vard Holdings Limited's subsidiary Vard Electro AS has secured a contract for the delivery of an engineering and electrical installation package for U.K.’s new $290 million polar research vessel under construction for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)…

OEM Bags £1m Go Marine Fleet Deal

Jul 12, 2016

OEM Group has secured a two-year contract worth up to £1 million with Go Marine to deliver engine support services to its fleet of vessels operating across the world for the oil and gas industry. Under the global technical support and services agreement…

Q88 LLC Expands Milbros Onboard Services

Jul 12, 2016

Q88 LLC introduced a global support program that coordinates quick response and expert consultation for chemical spills/incidents and medical emergencies occurring onboard vessels at sea.Known as Q88 Response Center, the new program leverages the resources of Spill Center…

Moody's confirms Teekay's B3 CFR; Changes Outlook to Stable

Jul 12, 2016

Moody's Investors Service confirmed the ratings of Teekay Corporation ('Teekay', or 'Parent'): Corporate Family Rating ('CFR') at B3 and senior unsecured debt rating at Caa1. Concurrently, Moody's upgraded the Speculative Grade Liquidity rating to SGL-3 (adequate)…

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