Criteria for entry into force of Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention not yet reached – further ratifications needed; insufficient tonnage to trigger entry into force despite recent ratifications Following the spate of ratifications in November 2015 of the BWM Convention…
The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) announced it has selected Richard Hadsall, chief innovation officer of EMC, for induction into the 2016 Satellite Hall of Fame, which recognizes contributions to the satellite technology industry…
This past summer, multiple outbound vessels from a non-U.S. port suddenly lost GPS signal reception. The net effect was various alarms and a loss of GPS input to the ship's surface search radar, gyro units and Electronic Chart Display & Information System (ECDIS)…
Tanker owners are currently doing fairly well, certainly compared to their colleagues in the dry bulk market, says a reserach report from Poten & Partners. However, history shows that such markets do not last forever and when the downturn comes…
Six months to the day ahead of the naming ceremony, Mein Schiff 5 was launched today at the Meyer Turku Oy shipyard. Following a construction period of 14 months, Ferdinand Strohmeier, Vice-President Operations TUI Cruises, was on hand for the so-called “floating” celebrations…
Following the spate of ratifications in November 2015 of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, IMO and partner IHS Maritime & Trade have been engaged in a process to verify tonnage figures to ascertain whether or not the convention’s final entry-into-force requirement has been met…
National Wind Farm Training Centers (NWFTC), is providing a new SHEQ review and training service for its clients in the offshore wind industry. During a recently completed pilot program, assisting in the improvement of working at height, transfer…
BIMCO has now launched a new standard contract for ship managers to provide supervision services for shipbuilding and conversion projects. The contract, code named SUPERMAN, is a valuable new addition to BIMCO's existing suite of ship management agreements…
Wartsila India, the Indian arm of Finland-based Wartsila Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) for setting up a containerised self-sufficient workshop. As per the MOU, Wartsila plans…
Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. announced the promotion of Josh Bauer to service manager. Bauer is responsible for managing all aspects of Jet Edge’s waterjet service department, supporting customers worldwide. A longtime Jet Edge employee…
E-navigation specialist NAVTOR said it is continuing to build its business footprint beyond Europe, with the news that the Norwegian firm is expanding its new Singapore office. The base, which opened in December 2014, has given the firm an important foothold in the Southeast Asian market…
Conductor Installation Services Ltd (CIS), an Acteon company that provides hammer services to install conductors and drive piles, announced that it has completed its second conductor installation operation during the last 12 months for a North Sea oil and gas operator…
Runcorn engine specialist James Troop & Co is demonstrating its commitment to investing in the next generation to future proof the firm with the appointment of its newest recruit.Sales representative Sean Dignam, 23, a business studies graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University…
Vapor Power International, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of boilers, steam generators and thermal fluid heaters, announced the appointment of William Chambers as CEO and President, replacing Robert Forslund, who has left to pursue other interests…
A complete package of training materials on IMO’s energy efficiency requirements is now available to download free of charge from the IMO website. The package, including presentations, posters, exercises and assignments, will be of interest…