Technology News


Bollinger Delivers First Ocean Class Tug to Crowley

Sep 12, 2012

Bollinger Marine Fabricators, L.L.C., Amelia, La., a Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. company, has delivered the OCEAN WAVE, the first of four “Ocean” class tugs, to Crowley Maritime Corporation. “We are extremely proud of our Ocean Class team and the delivery of the first in class tug…

Finding Your Way Around World's Biggest Cruise Ship

Sep 12, 2012

To help get passengers around the ship and find their way, 'Oasis of the Seas' has over 300 digital, interactive signs including maps.Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas was designed with technology in mind to make the ship easier to navigate…

DNV's Hull Integritiy System Integrated with AMOS

Sep 11, 2012

DNV and AMOS system supplier SpecTec launch an all-in-one planned inspection & maintenance system for ship structures. AMOS is a system that crew and management are already familiar with, and in combination with DNV’s Hull Integrity Management system…

Tidal Energy Leaders to Collaborate

Sep 11, 2012

CEOs of the world’s leading tidal device developers to meet & collaborate at upcoming summit.CEOs from Atlantis Resources Corporation, Andritz Hydro Hammerfest, Marine Current Turbines, Tidal Generation (Rolls Royce) and Voith Hydro Ocean…

Offshore Deep-water Drilling Conducters Installed by InterMoor

Sep 10, 2012

InterMoor, an Acteon company, completes installation of the drilling and production conductors for the Papa Terra offshoref Brazil.Petrobras serves as the operator of the Papa Terra concession with a 62.5 percent interest; Chevron holds the remaining 37…

Large MAN Hi-speed Diesel Launched

Sep 09, 2012

MAN Diesel & Turbo launch the D7 engine to close the gap between its smallest medium-speed and largest high-speed engines.The D7 high-speed engine delivers a 1.5 – 5 MW output at 1,000 – 2,000 rpm is designed to serve a broad range of applications and sets new standards in fuel efficiency…

Maritime Satellite TV Antenna Launched by Thrane

Sep 07, 2012

Thrane & Thrane introduces new maritime satellite TV antenna – 'SAILOR 100 Satellite TV'.The occasion of the Hamburg SMM 2012 Expo was chosen by Thrane & Thrane to launch their new product which they say introduces a new state of the art maritime Satellite TV…

New Engine Technologies by MAN HIghlighted

Sep 07, 2012

With SMM 2012 as backdrop MAN Diesel & Turbo unveil  technical advances to reduce harmful ship exhaust gas emissions & increase engine efficiency.The highlight of the MAN trade fair booth is the large dual-fuel diesel engine, which is…

New Oil Spill Response Equipment

Sep 06, 2012

The new SECurus system uses infrared cameras and radar to allow oil slicks to be monitored and collected.The new system makes it easier to see and remove the oil both during the day and at night, which is particularly important in the far…

'Emission Manager' Launched by GL

Sep 06, 2012

GL launches “GL EmissionManager” - Hamburg Süd is partner in a pilot project.At SMM 2012 classification society Germanischer Lloyd announced the launch of a new product, “GL EmissionManager”, which will allow owners and operators to collect…

Autopilot-ECDIS Combo Helps Save Fuel

Sep 06, 2012

Raytheon Anschütz, with sea weather expert Dr. Meeno Schrader of WetterWelt, show joint system's fuel saving capabilities at SMM 2012.From a graphical presentation of heading plot and corresponding rudder angles, frequency and amplitudes…

Globe Wireless Announces CrewCash and ShipMoney

Sep 05, 2012

Globe Wireless announced an exclusive worldwide sales and marketing relationship with CrewCash, LLC (CrewCash), a payments company offering comprehensive prepaid solutions to the commercial maritime industry.CrewCash and ShipMoney is a new prepaid Visa® card program for captains and crew members…

Fuel Cell Technology Gives Hope For Clean Ship Energy

Sep 05, 2012

A new position paper from DNV Research and Innovation, gives hope for a future of reduced emissions from shipping.With rising fuel prices and impending environmental regulations, the pressure is on for more efficient and environmentally friendly ships…

Marine Tracking Buoy Showcased at SMM 2012 Expo

Sep 05, 2012

McMurdo Marine Systems shows off its Oceania Marine Tracking Buoy System in Hamburg.“The Oceania Marine Tracking Bouy has been designed as a versatile tracking and monitoring system that can be tailored to suit a wide range of applications such as oceanography data monitoring…

Wave Energy Converter Installed Off US Coast

Sep 05, 2012

Northwest Energy Innovations deploys first wave energy converter at National Marine Renewable Energy Center, off Oregon coast.After a multi-day installation operation, Northwest Energy Innovations (NWEI), a Portland-based company, has successfully…

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