A major research project by Lloyd’s Register (LR) has discovered a means to improve the way containers are handled and carried. Containership owners and managers are forever seeking sleeker and more streamlined ways to load, stack and carry…
OceanGate Inc., provider of deep-sea manned submersible solutions, buys 3-person, diesel-electric submersible 'Lula'f rom Portugal's Rebikoff-Niggeler Foundation.The submarine, which can operate at a depth of 500 meters (1,640 feet), was…
The Panama Canal Expansion Program passes a milestone with the arrival of first shipment of valves for the third set of locks.The valves were built in South Korea by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.“This marks a new milestone for the Panama Canal expansion works…
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…
Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. (UMSI), a full service marine technology company continues to expand with the recruitment of Scott MacDonald as Director of Sales. Scott MacDonald will be running the Sales Department, responsible for business development for the megayacht division…
Northrop Grumman Corporation is building a company-owned unmanned aircraft as a development & demonstration platform for at-sea surveillance.The U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Triton program aims to provide a detailed picture of surface vessels to identify…
Update #37: Kulluk assessment continues, Sitkalidak Island debris removal.Unified Command confirmed the following information today: Assessment of the Kulluk drilling vessel in Kiliuda Bay continues, with inspection-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) being utilized to assess the hull…
EMO’s new 85-tonne unloader, the largest of its kind in the world, is now fully operational in the Missisippihaven in the Port of Rotterdam.The unloader, fabricated entirely in Europe, strengthens the terminal’s unloading capacity by 10 million tonnes per year…
IMAREST Symposium – 'Delivering Military Effect: a holistic approach to combat & platform system integration' at University of Bristol, UK, July 2013.The 'Engine As A Weapon' symposium series provides a unique opportunity for experts in…
Vice-Admiral Tom Copeman pronounces on 'Surface Forces Priorities in an Ever-Changing Maritime Environment', sees LCS playing crucilal Navy role.In an article for the US Navy News Service, the Admiral writes:'Twenty-five years ago, then…
KVH Industries launches new Unrestricted Rate Plans featuring Business Class Service for its mini-VSAT Broadband network.Designed to meet the booming demand for maritime connectivity, KVH’s new Business Class Service provides unrestricted…
Nessco appointment keeps a weather eye on MetOcean opportunities.Nessco Group, a RigNet company (NASDAQ: RNET), has appointed Phil Goodall to grow the Company’s international offshore weather monitoring business.Mr Goodall, who takes…
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…
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…
Abu Dhabi-based, CCC (Underwater Engineering), saves on operational costs with Saab Seaeye Panther XT Plus ROV.“Its ten-thruster power easily overcomes the four-knot currents,” says CCC’s ROV Manager, Tavis Letherby, “and having two powerful…
