Following the 151st Annual Meeting of Members and of the Board of Directors ABS informs that industry leaders were elected and appointed to serve on several bodies that contribute to the operation of the classification society as it fulfills…
Maritime industry executives Captain Michael Wilson and Jim Watson are keynote speakers for SHIPPINGInsight 2014, North America’s premier maritime industry technical forum, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, 2014 in Stamford, Conn., at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel…
This week the Maersk Group launches a computer game and teaching materials about oil exploration and oil production for Danish secondary schools, technical colleges and higher preparatory examination courses. The materials are available free of charge…
3D laser scanning has taken much interest in the maritime industry as it continues to find greater acceptance in the sector.In an up-close look at 3D laser scanning, FARO’s webinar, Applying 3D Laser Scanning to the Marine Industry, will discuss its challenges…
Automatic chart update system “Gate-1” provides over the air chart updates with no need of USB memory sticks or DVD disk burning, says Furuno.Furuno explain that the Gate-1 provides ECDIS on board with the up-to-date UKHO and PRIMAR chart data and permit file…
As some pre-salt plays begin production, a wide range of subsea infrastructure is being built, with O&G transportation pipeline grids being one of the vital downstream systems. Saipem has been recipient of the first major contracts to install…
The world's first deep sea mining robot sits idle on a British factory floor, waiting to claw up high grade copper and gold from the seabed off Papua New Guinea (PNG) - when a wrangle over terms is solved. Beyond PNG, in international waters…
Owner Operator standardizes on AVEVA Engineering & Design Solutions for increased efficiency on all new projects.AVEVA announced that TOTAL E&P Nigeria Ltd (TEPNG) has adopted AVEVA’s Engineering & Design solutions as part of an Integrated Engineering & Design approach…
KVH provides and Harvey Gulf employs possibly the most sophisticated on-board SATCOM and related service package on the water. That’s no accident. If quality service, high tech hardware and quality personnel are the common bonds shared…
Wireline and well intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering has announced the addition of three key appointments to develop and strengthen its global management team. The company has bolstered its workforce with the addition…
Offshore Systems, a producer of NMEA2000 digital vessel monitoring systems, said it has made a key appointment, recruiting George Davis to the post of mechanical designer, following the company’s reported recent increase in global business for its bridge systems…
Online registration is now open for SHIPPINGInsight 2014, North America’s premier maritime industry technical forum, scheduled for Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel in Stamford, Conn. Now entering its third year, SHIPPINGInsight brings together senior executives from shipowners…
Atkins has chosen AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D) and AVEVA Laser Modeller software to support Lean Construction processes. Atkins has already executed many successful projects on AVEVA PDMS and is keen to increase its delivery standards with AVEVA E3D…
The Navy's top admiral joined his sea service counterparts to discuss the importance of the sea services at the Sea-Air-Space Service Chief Update Panel today.Speaking to members of national and international defense industries, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm…
Clean tanker rates on the transatlantic route edged higher on Monday helped by light bookings although the market continued to struggle with a glut of vessels.Rates for medium-range (MR) tankers for 37,000 tonne cargoes on the TC2 route from Rotterdam to New York were at W124…