The Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) of naval vessels worldwide is the subject of a new ReportLinker market survey.The report offers insight into the Naval Vessels MRO market with current and forecast market values, and an understanding…
Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries extends application of next-generation 3D engineering technology to its offshore projects.SHI has been a longtime user of the industry-leading solution, deploying it in full production within its Shipbuilding division…
DCNS and its Norwegian partners deliver the fifth Skjold Fast Patrol Boat (FPB) to the Norwegian Navy.The six-boat Skjold program is led by a consortium comprising DCNS and two Norwegian contractors with DCNS acting as the combat system design authority and co- supplier…
Maintenance of megayacht 'Eclipse' at the Trieste San Marco shipyard recently completed, other projects on hand.In the four weeks work, 70 workers were employed in the repairs and refitting of the megayacht 'Eclipse'.With the drydocking of the “Eclipse”…
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions acquires speialist in water-mist technology, Novenco Fire Fighting A/S.“The acquisition of this niche player in water mist technology further strengthens our safety portfolio, taking us an important step closer…
The amphibious transport dock Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) 'Anchorage' (LPD 23) arrives at her new homeport of San Diego.Anchorage, under the command of Capt. Brian Quin, departed Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Shipbuilding site in Avondale…
InterMoor UK Operations, part of Acteon’s foundations and moorings business, has operated for more than five years without a lost time incident (LTI). InterMoor UK Operations includes Acteon companies InterMoor Ltd, InterMoor Marine Services Ltd and ChainCo…
NOAA’s Hydrographic Services Review Panel will meet Nov. 27-29 in New Orleans to discuss hydrographic surveying, nautical charting, tides and current measurements, as well as geodetic and geospatial measurements for the Gulf of Mexico region…
Maersk Tankers exits its Handygas segment by selling all 11 vessels to Navigator Gas. The divestment allows Maersk Tankers to focus on fewer segments and releases capital for future investments.Hanne B. Sørensen, CEO Maersk Tankers, said…
Imtech Marine opened a new office in New Delhi, giving it a foothold in India’s fast growing maritime industry and will further increase its reach in South-East Asia. Imtech Marine India Pvt Ltd. is an approved supplier for the Indian Navy regarding HVAC (Heating…
Smit Lamnalco renewed its marine support services contract with oil major Shell in Gabon, a deal that has triggered investment in three auxiliary vessel newbuildings, according to the company.The five year contract renewal extends a relationship…
‘Great Melt’ in the Arctic calls for increased co-operation between Canada and United States, policy brief argues. The “great melt,” an unprecedented geophysical change, in the Arctic is cause for heightened leadership, attention and cooperation between Canada and the United States…
Douglas-Westwood forecast that between 2013 and 2017, $91bn will be spent on floating production systems (FPS) – an increase of 100% over the preceding five-year period. A total of 121 floating production units are forecast to be installed – a 37% increase…
Webb Institute awards second ABS scholarship for 2012 for studies in naval architecture and marine engineering.Webb Institute, a four-year college specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, has recognized the second ABS Scholar for 2012…
Very good operating performance, with profitability close to CMA CGM’s historic highs.The Board of Directors of France’s CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping group, met under the chairmanship of Jacques R. Saadé to approve…
