The very first MAN Diesel & Turbo TCA77 turbocharger installed aboard ‘Jo Sequoia’ nears 50,000 hours trouble-free operation.The chemical tanker 'Jo Seuoia' is powered by a MAN B&W 7S50MC-C two-stroke engine, having been built about ten years ago for Bergen-based Jo Tankers…
SeaRoc charter 'MPI Adventure' for Narec's offshore anemometry hub (NOAH) installation for windfarm site weather appraisal.MPI Adventure is a dedicated vessel to transport, lift and install wind turbines and their foundations; delivered in March 2011 (Qidong…
The government continuously improves incentives for shipowners to register their ships under the Cyprus flag.Communication & Works Minister Flourentzou pointed out Cyprus ranks among the largest international ship registries in the world…
MAN Diesel & Turbo introduces new small-bore two-stroke, updates designs of ME-B & G series engines.MAN Diesel & Turbo’s updated engine programme features several, positive changes to its two-stroke marine segment. The most significant of…
Shipbuilder Nam Cheong Group wins order from Perdana Petroleum Berhad to build two Accommodation Work Barges (AWB).The contracts are worth worth a total of US$59- million and came from Perdana Petroleum Berhad (“Perdana”), an established…
Liberia's President, set for an afternoon cruise, delayed first by boat's late arrival, then gave up idea when gangway jammed on board.An embarrassing fiasco occurred at the Free Port of Monrovia recently, causing the President of Liberia to depart disappointingly…
Research by CSIRO & Australian Maritime College estimates that about 30% NOX and 20% SOX harmful emissions emanate from shipping.The authors of a recent research paper, Dr Ian Galbally from CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, and the…
Due to lack of effective anti-terrorism measures in many Yemeni ports USCG to impose conditions of entry into US waters.The regulations came about following a Coast Guard finding that Yemeni ports do not maintain effective anti-terrorist…
European Union Naval Force Somalia – Operation Atalanta, NATO & Combined Task Force 151) advise continued caution despite respite in attacks.In a recent report published by the International Maritime Bureau it was announced that there was…
GeoSea NV & Barge Master BV sign cooperation agreement to test and deploy the first S700/C400 Barge Master platform.Vessels equipped with a Barge Master platform are able to perform safer, quicker and under more adverse sea conditions.The…
One-month contract extension by BP Norge AS for 'Safe Scandinavia' at Valhall Field in North Sea.BP Norge AS has exercised the first of two remaining one-month options, thereby extending Safe Scandinavia’s operations at Valhall until 30th November 2012…
Herøy-based shipping company orders a specialised live fish transport vessel from Havyard Ship Technology's yard in Leirvik, Norway.Delivery of the first ship is due in January 2014 with the option for delivery of a similar ship six months later…
Norterminal AS plans to build a large oil-terminal outside Kirkenes in the Norwegian, Russian borderland. New fields in the Arctic Barents and Kara Seas bring along needs for reloading and storage terminals. The players in the market are…
Scottish designers, engineers and shipbuilders are assembling the world’s first hybrid seagoing Ro-Pax ferries.The two revolutionary passenger and car ferries will each carry up to 150 passengers and 23 cars or two HGVs and provide a vital…
148 young people start their apprenticeships in Germany & at other locations, including America for the first time.Tognum has taken the German version of cooperative education to the U.S. for the first time and is applying it at its subsidiary…
