Airbus Defence and Space has launched XChange v3, the latest evolution of its XChange communications platform, which is set to further improve the flow of operational data between ship and shore through sophisticated voice and connectivity service management…
SBP Holdings, through its wholly owned subsidiary Bishop Lifting Products, has completed the acquisition of Delta Rigging & Tools headquartered in Houston, Texas.Bishop Lifting Products and Delta Rigging & Tools specialize in the fabrication and distribution of slings…
In SSI's Waveform Blog, SSI CTO Denis Morais provides insights into the rising tide of business and technology innovations in the shipbuilding and offshore industry.Morais has extensive experience and knowledge using various development…
Marine power generation and climate control manufacturer Northern Lights has named Mike Prado to the newly-created position of Global Director of Business Development.Prado joins Northern Lights after 20 years with Atlas Marine Systems, the last 12 as Director for Marine Products…
Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. (UMSI), a full service marine technology company continues to expand with the recruitment of Chris Guldi as Director of Sales. Chris will be running the Sales Department, responsible for business development for the megayacht division…
Ryan Flynn is returning to Konecranes Plc and he has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Equipment.Flynn will be a member of the Konecranes Group Executive Board and will report to Pekka Lundmark, President & CEO…
A new standalone company has been created out of the former Pneumatics business unit at Bosch Rexroth. Due to a change in ownership, the company said it is now ready to take on the competition around the world under the name AVENTICS.The…
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 66th session from 31 March to 4 April 2014, at IMO Headquarters in London. Items on the agenda include the consideration of…
Tech Development (TDI) introduces its new TurboFlow Air Regulator which the company says dramatically improves air delivery to the start system. The TurboFlow Regulator combined with other TDI start system components provides perfectly matched…
Volvo Penta announced two key appointments to strengthen its management team in the Americas: The company has appointed Ed Monacchio as vice president distribution development, region Americas and Gabriel Barsalini as general manager, South America…
An engineering expert is set to talk at a Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) Aberdeen Section presentation this month, discussing the challenges associated with the analysis and design of offshore engineering equipment. Offshore marine equipment can be physically complex…
Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. (UMSI), a full service marine technology company continues to expand with the recruitment of Chris Guldi as Director of Sales. Chris will be running the Sales Department, responsible for business development for the megayacht division…
Early adopters use performance monitoring and condition-based maintenance tools to cut costs, head off breakdowns, find efficiencies and ensure compliance.The only thing harder than finding a needle in a haystack, is finding the sharpest points in a haystack full of needles…
Hella marine appointed Adam Ramsden to the position of sales manager for Europe, focusing primarily on Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK. An experienced sales and marketing professional, Ramsden specializes…
Shipowners continue to face major challenges with the impending ratification of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC). As BWMC edges towards its required ratification numbers and comes into force…