Marine Equipment News


Oceanographic Icebreaker Kronprins Haakon Delivered

Apr 05, 2018

A new icebreaking research vessel built for the Norwegian governmental body for oceanographic research and fishing, was delivered this week in Norway. After the building process was completed at Fincantieri’s Integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano in Italy…

Chiquita Orders Maersk Reefers

Apr 04, 2018

Dedicated to creating more sustainable shipping practices, the world renowned banana producer is further bolstering its fleet or Star Cool Integrated containers and adding more controlled atmosphere systems to deliver premium banana quality…

New Crane for OCHA Training Center

Mar 29, 2018

The Belgium port worker training center OCHA recently received a new Liebherr mobile harbor crane type LHM 120. The machine will be used for practice-based trainings of crane operators.Located in the heart of the Port of Antwerp OCHA offers various trainings for port workers…

Basra Gataway Buys Custom Damen Dredger

Mar 27, 2018

A customized Damen Cutter Suction Dredger, type CSD500, has been named by her owner Basra Gateway terminal at the Damen Dredging yard in the Netherlands. Immediately after the ceremony, the dredger was made ready for transport and towed to Rotterdam…

First New Crane Begins Work at Port of Savannah

Mar 25, 2018

The first of Georgia Ports Authority’s four new Neo-Panamax cranes came online this week, bringing GPA’s operating fleet to 27 — more than any other single terminal in the nation. “Georgia’s ports are dedicated to staying a step ahead of market demand…

Deadline Looms for Lifeboat Hook Replacement

Mar 20, 2018

Norsafe, global Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) manufacturer, has advised the industry that it needs to ensure that all ships’ on-load LSA release mechanisms comply with SOLAS Resolution MSC.317(89) by 1st July 2019. In some instances, this…

Kalmar Promotes New Range of Reachstackers in Latin American

Mar 16, 2018

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, launches a new range of equipment designed to offer customers in the Latin American market a value-based choice of the high quality, reliable equipment that Kalmar is known for.  Based on Kalmar's proven G-generation platform…

Kalmar Backs Suomen Satamatekniikka Oy

Mar 16, 2018

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a Kalmar Care service agreement with Suomen Satamatekniikka, a subsidiary of Steveco, covering the maintenance and service of 16 Kalmar straddle carriers at the Port of Helsinki, Finland.  The order…

Wrist Grows Despite Tough Markets

Mar 15, 2018

During 2017 Wrist Ship Supply kept working with customers on enhancing their profitability and continued the steady expansion of its global business platform. Most shipping segments were depressed by low rates last year, and activity in…

Alfa Laval BlueBox SA prevents oily water discharge problems

Mar 15, 2018

Non-compliant discharge of oily water continues to be an environmental threat – and an expensive headache for the marine industry. With the tamper-proof Alfa Laval BlueBox SA, a standalone oil content monitor and data recorder, Alfa Laval is providing peace of mind to ship owners and operators…

Fincantieri Services set-up in the U.S.

Mar 10, 2018

As part of its business development strategy in the United States, Fincantieri has established Fincantieri Services USA, a wholly owned subsidiary, based in Miami, Florida, which will be the focal point in the country for all the services and after sales activities on cruise ships of the Group…

ShipServ, IB Ink 'Integration' Pact

Mar 07, 2018

ShipServ, a maritime e-procurement platform, and IB, a leading provider of technical fleet management software, formally announced their partnership agreement, which will see ShipServ’s e-procurement solution fully integrated with IB’s InfoSHIP maritime software suite…

Nakilat, Maran Ventures JV adds two vessels

Mar 03, 2018

Nakilat has expanded its joint venture partnership with Greek shipping company Maran Ventures Inc., to include two additional LNG vessels.Maran Nakilat Co. Ltd. was first established in 2005 with four jointly-owned LNG vessels, and was further expanded on several occasions…

When it comes to moving fluids, Albin delivers

Mar 03, 2018

Whether on board or dockside, Albin Pump Marine makes moving fluid an easy task with its line of 12 General Purpose Pumps that deliver reliable performance, at an appealing price point.Albin Flexible Impeller Pumps are self-priming and available in 12V or 24V…

SC Ports Welcomes New Ship-to-shore Cranes

Mar 01, 2018

Just a day prior to the South Carolina Ports Authority's celebration of the beginning of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project construction, the port welcomed two new ship-to-shore cranes at the Wando Welch Terminal to further enhance the handling of neo-Panamax vessels…

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