Naval architect Vripack has designed a 43 ft. supply vessel together with Ribbon Yachts in the Netherlands. And by looking at the proportions between line and surface, one can easily see that the design of the agile and modern Ribbon 45 SC is the foundation for the sturdy Ribbon Offshore…
GAC Pindar skipper Ian Williams has clinched his fourth International Sailing Federation (ISAF) World Match Racing title.It was what everyone had been waiting for, the battle of the giants, Williams vs Hansen, at the exciting climax of the 2012 Alpari World MatchRacing Tour…
The program intends Port of Seattle to help create 100,000 new jobs in the region & reduce its environmental footprint.'We established bold but achievable goals for the port and regional stakeholders in our Century Agenda,' said John Creighton…
UK-based Actisense, using their knowledge of NMEA product designs, unveils its EMU-1 electronic engine monitoring unit.The demand for greater speed and the ability to share information across a greater volume of instruments led to the development…
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries commences 'Sayaendo', a distinctive-looking LNG carrier at Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works.The Sayaendo Series has a hull shape that evolved from LNG carriers with Moss-type hemispherical tanks, (and it offers…
US-based Coastal Energy Company updates progress on Thailand rig location and pilot offshore facturing program.Second Rig Arrives on LocationThe Atwood Manta has arrived on location at the Bua Ban North B field and is currently rigging up…
An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aircraft recently taxied on flight deck of 'USS Harry S. Truman'.During the test phase, UCAS deck operators used an arm-mounted control display unit (CDU) to remotely control the aircraft…
Vyborg Shipyard, in NW Russia, to start construction of the next Icebreaker project 21900М ahead of schedule.The solemn ceremony of keel-laying of diesel-powered Icebreaker rated power 16 MW will take place shortly. The shipyard reminds…
NOAA publishes its annual report tracking recent Arctic environmental changes.What’s new in 2012?New records set for snow extent, sea ice extent and ice sheet surface melting , despite air temperatures - a key cause of melting - being unremarkable relative to the last decade…
The Ministry of Defence awards the contract for 'Audacious', the latest Astute Class attack submarine to be built for the Royal Navy.Audacious is the fourth of 7 Astute Class submarines being built for the Royal Navy. They are the most technologically…
DNV appoints Stefan Nerpin as its new Group Vice President of Communications and External Relations for the DNV Group.As Group Vice President of DNV’s Communications and External Relations, Mr Nerpin will head up the corporate management…
Construction work begins in Fincantieri's Margher Shipyard on the cruise ship 'Costa Diadema'.Weighing in at 132,500 gross tonnage and with accommodation for a total of 4,947 guests, this will be the biggest Italian-flagged cruise ship afloat…
E-MS receives protection-rights by the European patent office for its power supply systems for ships & offshore platforms.The company develops and realizes diesel- and gas-electric power supply and propulsion systems with un-synchronized generators…
New University of Southampton marine technology & research centre incorporates the Lloyd’s Register’s Group Technology Centre.The UK’s largest university-business collaboration has reached a huge milestone with the “topping out” of their…
Dubai Maritime City infrastructure development speeds up as 35 percent companies agree to begin immediate plot development.Maritime World, the umbrella body constituting Dubai Maritime City (DMC) and other maritime entities, announce that…
