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Aker Wins Statoil Subsea Trees Contract

Oct 02, 2012

Aker Solutions to supply Statoil with subsea trees & control modules for the Visund Field on the Norwegian continental shelf.The contract is for the supply of five subsea trees and eleven control modules, and is valued at aproximately NOK 300-million…

Simrad Yacthing Offers Wireless Networking Solution

Oct 02, 2012

Electronics Leader Enables WiFi Viewing & Control Functionality for Simrad NSS DisplaysSimrad Yachting announced the availability of its wireless networking solution, GoFree Wireless. Combining user-friendly mobile software and rugged marine-grade hardware…

Alps Wire Rope Growth

Oct 01, 2012

The goal at Alps Wire Rope Corporation is to provide quality products and services to customers. As Alps continues to grow, it is important to meet the needs of our customers and to continue to provide the services and quality products that customers have come to expect…

KCF Smart Tether Helps Assess Red Sea Habitat

Oct 01, 2012

Submerged Recovery & Inspection Services help King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals gather marine data used near proposed oil dril sites.The company used a VideoRay Pro4 ROV to complete more than 200 kilometers (or, approximately…

Aker Solutions to Deliver Offshore Wireline Tractor Services

Oct 01, 2012

Aker Solutions wins a Statoil four-year frame agreement to supply wireline tractor services on the Norwegian continental shelf.The wireline tractor can push well intervention equipment several kilometres along highly deviated and horizontal wells…

MSC US N.W. Pacific Asset Acquired by US Joiner

Sep 30, 2012

The purchases by US Joiner affiliates, furniture providers, enable establishment of an office and factory in the US Pacific Northwest.US Joiner is a leading independent domestic provider of turnkey marine joiner and furniture solutions for U…

Cavotec Install AMP Unit in Port of Ystad, Sweden

Sep 28, 2012

An AMP (Alternative Marine Power) application installed in the south of Sweden port by Cavotec for 'Cold Ironing'.Cavotec claim this to be the largest high-voltage shore connection system in the world.Concern over air quality in harbours…

Non-Lethal Defense Against Maritime Piracy Unveiled

Sep 27, 2012

A TEAM of technology visionaries has today unveiled what it believes is the most effective way to end maritime piracy, and save lives and billions of dollars each year.The WatchStander system was originally developed for the US naval fleet…

Schat-Harding Strengthens North Sea Support

Sep 25, 2012

The world’s leading lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has strengthened its support for North Sea operators by opening new offices and service centres in Bergen and Stavanger. Both bases will focus on delivering in-service support and maintenance for lifeboats and davits in the North Sea…

Wärtsilä Hamworthy wins Hyundai Mipo Contract

Sep 19, 2012

Wärtsilä Hamworthy has won a contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to supply cargo handling equipment and engineering to four medium size carriers for Antwerp-headquartered Exmar Shipping SA.Each of the 38,000 m³ capacity vessels will be delivered from the first quarter of 2014 onwards…

Gas Tankship Equipment Contract for Wärtsilä Hamworthy

Sep 19, 2012

Wärtsilä Hamworthy contracted by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for cargo handling equipment & engineering for four Exmar Shipping SA gas carriers.Wärtsilä Hamworthy’s scope of supply will include cargo related engineering including deck tank engineering…

Sailboat Water Turbine Doubles Energy Production

Sep 19, 2012

Watt&Sea Hydrogenerators produce power with a water turbine housed in a computer-optimized hydrodynamic design.Once a sailboat has left the docks, is totally isolated from utility (grid) power. The production of energy on any boat is crucial to powering communications…

Tidal Energy System Contract For OceanWorks

Sep 18, 2012

OceanWorks International contracted by the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) to establish project cable termination in the Bay of Fundy, Canada.The project contract includes the design, manufacture and integration of the subsea instrumentation…

IMCA Appoints New Chief Executive

Sep 13, 2012

Chris Charman is appointed Chief Executive of IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) taking over from Hugh Williams who is retiring.Chris Charman is greatly looking forward to his new role: 'IMCA will bring together so many…

Satellite Hub Sale By VT iDirect Expands Maritime Coverage

Sep 12, 2012

New hub to support increasing demand from oil & gas customers in Africa & extend coverage to mega-yacht owners in the Mediterranean and Atlantic.VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), announce that SkyStream FZ LLZ…

Logistics News

DP World, Asian Terminals Inc. Invest $100M to Boost Capacity at Manila South Harbor

DP World, Asian Terminals Inc. Invest $100M to Boost Capacity at Manila South Harbor

PD Ports Outlines Plans to Develop UK Offshore Wind Hub

PD Ports Outlines Plans to Develop UK Offshore Wind Hub

DP World Begins $165 Million Expansion of Maputo Container Terminal Capacity

DP World Begins $165 Million Expansion of Maputo Container Terminal Capacity

Port Canaveral Invests $500 Million in Five-Year Port-Wide Improvement Plan

Port Canaveral Invests $500 Million in Five-Year Port-Wide Improvement Plan

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