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Boat Navigation Android Free App by Jeppesen Released

Dec 09, 2012

Jeppesen expands reach of popular Plan2Nav Mobile App with new release for Android hand-held devices.Plan2Nav , the only mobile app designed exclusively for C-MAP by Jeppesen charts, is now available for Android mobile devices. Introduced last year for iPad and iPhone devices…

Giant Ships Can Meet in Wider Rotterdam Entry Channel

Dec 09, 2012

The Port of Rotterdam has dredged the Maasgeul channel to enable large-sized in-bound & out-bound vessels to pass.Large container ships can now pass each other when entering and leaving the port of Rotterdam. The Directorate-General for…

Hartzell Introduce New Adjustable Pitch Propellor

Dec 09, 2012

The Series 44M with the AM propeller design is suitable for applications from engine room exhaust to cargo hold ventilation fans.The new die-cast aluminum propeller has been specifically engineered to enhance the operating performance of their Series 44M Ductaxial fan…

Seas Will Deepen Predicts NOAA

Dec 07, 2012

NOAA publishes a new technical memorandum that estimates global mean sea level rise over the next century.The report finds that there is very high confidence (greater than 90% chance) that global mean sea level will rise at least 8 inches (0…

Two US Firms Collaborate on SCR Design

Dec 06, 2012

Tenneco and Cormetech sign agreement to design marine engine ultra-large diameter selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts.The MARPOL Annex VI and EPA Tier IV regulations require an 80% reduction in NOx emissions, thus driving the need…

'Beyond Weather Routing' China Presentation

Dec 06, 2012

Tidetech to present ‘Beyond Weather Routing: the role of next generation oceanographic data', at Green Shiptech China Congress 2013.The presentation will highlight the role of integrated, high-resolution oceanographic data in improving vessel…

SENER Launch Latest FORAN CAD/CAM

Dec 06, 2012

SENER launch its newest V70R2.0 FORAN release with a good payload of new capabilities for shipbuilding & offshore sectors.For this last FORAN release, SENER has strengthened the links between the basic and detail designs, and between the ship design and the running PLM solution…

Marine Robot Crosses Pacific Ocean

Dec 06, 2012

U.S. based Liquid Robotics' 'Wave Glider' completes the first ever Trans-Pacific voyage by a wave-powered autonomous robot vessel.The first Pacific Crossing (PacX ) Wave Glider, Papa Mau, completes its 9,000 nautical mile (16,668 kilometers)…

Globalstar Satellite Returns to Service

Dec 06, 2012

All Globalstar's launched second-generation satellites now providing commercial service.One satellite was affected by the momentum wheel issue. It was originally launched in October 2010 and removed from service in early 2011, but now all…

New GE Marine Diesel Engines EPA, IMO, Emission Compliant

Dec 05, 2012

GE Marine technology enables its L250 and V250 marine diesel engines to be compliant without exhaust after-treatment.At the International WorkBoat Show 2012 in New Orleans, GE Marine announce its timeline for meeting EPA Tier 3 and Tier 4i…

Dometec Launch Workboat Specific HVAC Unit

Dec 05, 2012

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) providers Dometic Marine introduce its DuraSea Condensing Unit at IWS 2012.The company launch the unit at this year's International Workboat Show (IWS) in New Orleans. Specifically designed…

MAN Supply Dredger Propellor Blade & Nozzle Upgrade

Dec 05, 2012

NCC-owned dredger benefits from recent PrimeServ exchange and modernisation of propeller blades & propeller nozzle – with payback time of just 1½ years
.MAN Diesel & Turbo’s PrimeServ division in Frederikshavn has, in close cooperation with shipowner and constructional engineering company NCC…

Polarcus Fleet Certified DNV Top Environmental Rating

Dec 05, 2012

Polarcus receive the world’s first-ever DNV Level 1 Triple-E™ rating for its fleet of sesimic survey vessels.Triple-E™ is a voluntary environmental rating scheme for ships with a rating from Level 4 to Level 1, where 1 is the highest. To achieve Level 1…

ECDIS Displays Latest Upper Mississippi River Hazards

Dec 04, 2012

CEACT/SevenC's digital chart software displays latest USACE additional rock pinnacles data in the Upper Mississippi.Due to the historical lowest water level USACE has issued additional rock pinnacles data for different water levels in order to continue shipping on the Upper Mississippi…

Kongsberg Debut Naval Training Simulator at Florida Expo

Dec 04, 2012

Kongsberg debut its latest integrated naval training solution at I/ITSEC 2012 Show in Orlando, Florida.Proteus Interact (Integrated Naval Training Environment for Resource management And Crew Teamwork) is a joint development between the simulation and training departments of Kongsberg…

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Seafarers Stranded Off Yemen After US-Houthi Ceasefire Deal

Seafarers Stranded Off Yemen After US-Houthi Ceasefire Deal

Maersk Warns Global Container Volumes Could Drop Due to Trade War

Maersk Warns Global Container Volumes Could Drop Due to Trade War

Near-Record US Container Imports in April Expected to Snap in May Due to Tariffs

Near-Record US Container Imports in April Expected to Snap in May Due to Tariffs

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Chinese exporters are preparing to move goods to the US as soon as trade talks start.