Technology News


AIS-SART Processor IC - The Future of Marine Search & Rescue

Nov 02, 2011

CML Microcircuits has announced the launch of the new cutting-edge Marine AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (SART) processor, the CMX7045.The CMX7045 is a highly integrated and flexible baseband processor fulfilling the needs of an AIS-SART and meeting IEC 61097-14 requirements…

BIMCO’s Hunter Joins ESS Group

Oct 31, 2011

BIMCO’s Grant Hunter joins Executive Committee of ESS Databridge Development Group. Addition of shipping documentation and contracts expert will bring further relevant expertise to ESS’s industry user group. Electronic Shipping Solutions…

CARB Taps CMA to Assess Ship Fuel Regs

Oct 28, 2011

The California Maritime Academy (CMA) was contracted to evaluate issues associated with the implementation of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) ship fuel regulation.While most vessel operators are successfully complying with the regulation without incident…

SAILOR 90 Sat TV World

Oct 28, 2011

Global maritime satellite TV has become a reality with the launch of the new Thrane & Thrane SAILOR 90 Satellite TV World. An extensive internal development program has resulted in a number of ground-breaking upgrades for Thrane & Thrane’s already…

MHI Wins Order to Build LNG Tanker Pair

Oct 28, 2011

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has agreed with Osaka Gas International Transport Inc. (OGIT), a group company of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd to build two new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The…

Law Enforcement Captures Underwater Search Equipment

Oct 27, 2011

The tools law enforcement agencies use to investigate crimes and ensure public safety are critical to their success.  Police departments and sheriffs offices around the country are adding underwater search equipment  to ensure their dive teams…

Baker Lyman Announces CORSAIR TVR Pre-Release

Oct 27, 2011

Baker, Lyman & Co. announced their long anticipated pre-release of CORSAIR TVR Software with interactive product demonstrations held at  the USCG Sub-Chapter M Public Hearing in New Orleans yesterday. The USCG and AWO have sought scalable…

LPG Market Rebounds in 3Q: Exmar

Oct 27, 2011

EXMAR NV today gave its trading update for the 3Q 2011, numbers which show broad improvement in shipping rates and prospects. The operating result (EBIT) of the LPG fleet in the third quarter was $2.3 million (compared to $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2010)…

ShipServ Takes Shipping's Pulse on Internet Use

Oct 26, 2011

The vast majority of respondents believe that e-business brings positive benefits, while education and trust are probably the greatest hurdles to adoption.ShipServ, the leading marine and offshore e-marketplace, has released the findings of its 2011 Internet Use in Shipping Survey…

Measurable Hull Coatings Performance

Oct 25, 2011

BMT ARGOSS and International Paint have announced the formation of a partnership that can deliver demonstrable and transparent improvements in performance, efficiency and environmental emissions for the global shipping fleet.  By deploying…

Transas: New Anti-Piracy Training Solution

Oct 25, 2011

In response to still pressing piracy threat off the coast of Somaila, Transas has developed an Anti-Piracy solution that will support maritime schools in performing relevant training. The Transas Anti-Piracy package consists of a mothership…

Kongsberg Simulators for Indonesian Seamen

Oct 25, 2011

Kongsberg Maritime will supply a large suite of Maritime Simulators to Barombong Merchant Marine College (BP2IP) in Indonesia. As part of the contract, Kongsberg Maritime will provide its world-class Polaris and Neptune Simulators for navigation and engine room training to the school’s new facility…

OPT to Showcase Innovation in Spain

Oct 25, 2011

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT) launched of a new technology initiative to enhance the efficiency of its patented PowerBuoy wave energy systems under its existing “WavePort” project. OPT will be working with a consortium of European…

Kongsberg & Offshore Installation Group Ink Deal

Oct 24, 2011

Major new project increases safety and reduces risk of flow line installation.Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies (KOGT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, has signed an agreement to supply a flexible risers and umbilicals…

Kuang Ming Shipping selects AMOS

Oct 24, 2011

Hong Kong based SpecTec Asia Pacific East Ltd has entered into an agreement to supply SpecTec AMOS software and related services to Kuang Ming Shipping Corp. head office and its 14 bulk cargo ships. Kuang Ming Shipping Corp. was established in May 1990 in Taiwan…

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