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New "Robot Boat" Family Debuts in Abu Dhabi

Feb 08, 2013

Today Al Seer Marine and 5G International announced the introduction of a new family of unmanned surface vessels, a family ranging from the 3m Sea Serpent to the 11m monohull Eclipse. The USV family is designed to rapidly penetrate a vibrant Middle East defense market and to offer affordable…

BWTS in a Box Fits in Cargo Hold

Jan 23, 2013

New ClassNK-approved container-type Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) installation technology. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), working jointly with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), has developed installation technology of a ballast…

New Web App Plugs Seafarers into US Environmental Laws

Jan 22, 2013

Using SCI’s newly developed Internet application, seafarers can use mobile devices to get information on US environmental pollution laws from anywhere in the world.Expanding materials developed in conjunction with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy…

Mobile App Boosts Navigation Safety

Jan 17, 2013

Conrad Blucher Institute Develops Mobile App to Increase Navigational Safety along Nation’s Second-Largest Port. Researchers have designed and are implementing a new mobile application to provide ship captains and pilots with real-time predictions…

SD Extends Range of Naval Ship Models

Jan 16, 2013

California-based SD Model Makers announce the expansion of their made-to-order, museum quality, naval warship model offerings.The company offers made-to-order, museum quality, replica models of any modern naval warship, including aircraft carriers…

Fourth Online ECDIS Familiarization Course Released

Jan 16, 2013

Following the release of the third online course, Hamburg-based online training specialist, Safebridge, has now released its ECDIS familiarization training package for the Transas Navi-Sailor 4000. Using the Navi-Sailor software running in real time…

Insurance Brokers Embrace UK Club Underwriting App

Jan 16, 2013

The UK Club has launched its “iPANDI” iPad based app to provide up to date underwriting information for members and their insurance brokers, even when on the move.The iPANDI app downloads underwriting data via the Club’s IT systems and presents it conveniently in both graphic and table formats…

Hybrid-powered Container Reach Stacker for UK Market

Jan 14, 2013

The world's first hybrid reach stacker, developed by Konecranes, is soon to be available in the UK through Cooper SH.With a 45 tonne lifting capacity, the new SMV 4531 TB5 HLT features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system…

GAC Maritime Security to Provide P-Trap

Jan 09, 2013

Award-winning technology adds to GAC's range of vessel protection solutions. GAC Maritime Security has added the award winning P-trap anti-boarding device to its range of non-lethal vessel protection solutions.A winner at the 5th Safety…

SMS Launch Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Program

Jan 09, 2013

Safety Management Systems (SMS) is now offering an H₂S health and safety program for the oil & gas industry.Hydrogen sulfide gas, or H₂S, is the second most deadly gas and develops along with crude oil and natural gas. Because of this, having…

Bunker Pricing Service Launched by Argus

Jan 08, 2013

Argus Marine Fuels has launched a daily marine fuels pricing and analysis service.The new service provides unique market data and intelligent analysis of the increasingly complex marine fuels market.Trade in marine fuels is changing quickly…

Strainstall Undertakes Transfer VMMS Trial

Jan 07, 2013

New Vessel Motion Monitoring System (VMMS) – developed by James Fisher group company Strainstall Marine – provides accurate motion and impact load monitoring with a  data logging capability; Increases safety and operational efficiency during…

Electronic Fuel Monitoring Alliance

Jan 01, 2013

Macsea's Fuel Vision announces that its system now works with KRAL rotary displacement flow meters for high-accuracy fuel monitoring.By combining Dexter Fuel Vision with the KRAL flowmeter, fuel data acquired aboard ships can be displayed…

Solar-Powered Mini-Boat Launched

Dec 17, 2012

Indian boat builders, Navgathi, launch a compact 4-passenger solar-powered boat, one of the smallest boats of this kind available in the world.There are two variants of the model, SX and QX. Both of them are of robust construction using FRP (2 layer CSM 450 mat and 1 layer of WRM 600)…

New Alfa Laval Waste Heat Recovery System

Dec 12, 2012

The Aalborg XS-TC7A waste heat recovery (WHR) economizer from Alfa Laval is designed specifically for a ship'’s auxiliary engines.Waste heat recovery systems after the main engines have proven lucrative for decades for many ship owners,” says Hans-Henrik Jensen…

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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