Marine Equipment News


Panama Canal Expansion Moves Ahead

Dec 17, 2014

The works for the grout curtain to protect the foundation of Borinquen 1E Dam concluded today. The grout curtain is 2.4 kilometers long and 15 meters deep under the core of the foundation of Borniquen 1E Dam, located on the west side of Pedro Miguel Locks…

Wärtsilä Acquires L-3 Marine Systems International

Dec 16, 2014

Wärtsilä Corporation is to acquire L-3 Marine Systems International from NYSE-listed L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. L-3 Marine Systems International (L-3 MSI) is a business sector within L-3’s Electronic Systems business segment primarily focused on the commercial ship industry…

Navigation in Parana River Restored

Dec 16, 2014

Navigation in the Parana River was temporarily interrupted due to an fuel spill after a collision between two vessels at km 285 (near Sab Pedro) on Saturday, 13 December.One of the vessels suffered damage on its fuel tank causing fuel spill…

Lloyd's Register Foundation Funds Big Data Study

Dec 16, 2014

The Lloyd’s Register Foundation today launched its Foresight review of big data and announced a conditional grant offer of £10 million to support research by the Alan Turing Institute on engineering applications of big data.The Foundation’s…

RRC Controls Services Appoints Smith

Dec 15, 2014

3sun Group has appointed James Smith as general manager for its subsea division, RRC Controls Services. Smith joins 3sun Group after a 16 year career with Aker Subsea Limited, where he progressed from a service team workshop manager to global infrastructure and equipment manager…

DNV GL: New RP for Integrity Management of Subsea Production Systems

Dec 15, 2014

Following a new Recommended Practice (RP) for subsea lifting, DNV GL has published an RP providing guidance on how to establish, implement and maintain an integrity management system (IMS). According to DNV GL, the aim is to help operators carry…

MacGregor Bags Equipment Contract for 6 AH

Dec 15, 2014

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a major order from Kleven in Norway for six comprehensive deck handling equipment packages. They will be installed on six new-generation Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels for Maersk Supply Service…

Northrop Grumman Sponsors Jubilee Sailing Trust

Dec 15, 2014

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is among the sponsors of  the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), a registered charity whose mission is to promote the integration of people of all physical abilities, including injured and recovering servicemen and women…

Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy Frigate

Dec 14, 2014

Riva Trigoso (Genoa) shipyard celebrated the launch of the frigate Alpino, the fifth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels - Multi Mission European Frigates, ordered from Fincantieri by the Italian Navy within the framework of an Italo-French program of cooperation…

Liebherr Opens New Office in Peru

Dec 14, 2014

With more than 100 attendees Liebherr celebrated the inauguration of the new office in Lima City, Peru. The new office will play a significant role in the South American Market for mining and construction machinery. During the ceremony, guests…

5 Kalmar RTGs for GCT, Poland

Dec 12, 2014

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained a further order for five of its latest generation zero emission rubber-tyred gantry granes (RTGs) from Gdynia Container Terminal (GCT) in Poland. The order follows the delivery of two similar machines earlier in 2014…

Smit Lamnalco Acquires PB Towage

Dec 12, 2014

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. announced that Smit Lamnalco, a 50% owned associate, has substantially strengthened its position in Australia through the acquisition of PB Towage Australia (PB Towage).PB Towage is the second largest player…

DYT Yacht Transport Carries M/V OCEARCH

Dec 11, 2014

The 126-foot research vessel M/V OCEARCH is currently making its way from Port Everglades, Florida to Brisbane, Australia on board DYT Yacht Transport’s semisubmersible ship 686’ flagship Yacht Express. The research vessel is the namesake of the nonprofit organization OCEARCH…

Just in Time: ABS Ballast Water Treatment Advisory

Dec 11, 2014

ABS has updated its guidance for ballast water management (BWM) and launched a ballast water management system (BWMS) selection service for shipowners and operators. The third edition of the American Bureau of Shipping’s (ABS) Ballast Water…

Partnerships, Prodding Propel the Ballast Water Treatment Game

Dec 11, 2014

As the regulators inch towards the finish line, stakeholders and industry players are not sitting on their hands. For the OEM sector, partnerships and strategic alliances are emerging in advance of global mandates to install the equipment.Ballast…

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