Norsat International launches Global-VSAT, an equipment & global airtime services package to leverage Norsat MarineLinkTM maritime VSAT terminals. The package is available via flexible lease and purchase options and will provide Norsat…
Jeppesen optimization solutions to be used aboard BP's LNG, Product & Crude Oil vessels to increase efficiency, reduce risks & save fuel.The contract will result in the installation of Jeppesen’s Vessel and Voyage Optimization Solution (VVOS)…
UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) conducts survey on whether Sulphur Directive could cause modal shift from sea to road freight.The FTA is asking short sea users for feedback on how the directive could affect them. A five-minute FTA…
General Dynamics NASSCO completed the complex float out operation for the first Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) ship, USNS Montford Point. Construction of the USNS Montford Point is progressing ahead of schedule, with the ship currently at 91% complete…
On April 7th, 2013, Dredge Technology Corporation will introduce its well-known Simulator Training to the USA. The training will be presented in collaboration with the Netherlands-based Training Institute for Dredging (TID) and makes use of TID’s own Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) Simulator…
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announce a successful demonstration of the world’s first ME-GI gas engine package test in combination with Hi-GAS. HHI’s independent LNG Fuel Gas Supply (FGSS) the 'Hi-GAS' system (Hyundai Integrated Gas Supply…
Unithai Shipyard & Engineering (UTSE) first in Thailand to be recognised by classification society for quality of its diesel engine repair work.The shipyard has been certified by Class NK for achieving a high-quality standard in repairing…
The chief designer or Russia’s Glonass satellite navigation system, Yury Urlichich, has been dismissed.The Glonass program has been in the works since the 1970s, but underwent a radical revamp in 2001. The 24 satellites comprising the system were put into orbit by 2010…
Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore awards MINT ((Maritime Innovation & Technology) funding to LiqTech International, Inc. subsidiary LiqTech Pte Ltd.The award is for the development of a Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). LiqTech…
BoatMonitor app is a remote anchor alarm that enables smartphone or computer to track a leisure boat's position at anchor, moored or in dock.The app enables boat owners to relax and enjoy time ashore knowing their boat is secure, providing…
IMarEST Ship Propulsion Systems Conference speaker explains the government's new initiative in advance of upcoming meeting.The UK Government’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB) is shortly to announce the launch of a competition into vessel efficiency…
Independent marine data management, publishing and GIS specialist, OceanWise Ltd, has completed phase one of a maritime information infrastructure on behalf of Clydeport. The project builds on Clydeport’s recent investment in GIS software…
CMA CGM Group said that the CMA CGM MARCO POLO, the world’s largest containership, has begun its first voyage Wednesday, November 7th, in Ningbo, China. Symbol of the pioneer spirit of the CMA CGM Group, the new 16 000 TEU vessel, owned by CMA CGM…
ECDIS Ltd unveil Vstep Nautis Full Mission Bridge Simulator primarily for Bridge Team training but fitted with 4 ECDIS systems.UK based ECDIS training and consultancy company ECDIS Ltd unveiled the simulator at the opening of the facility by MP George Hollingbery in Southampton…
The NYPD’s Harbor Unit ordered from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., five new patrol boats, three 61-footers and two 70-footers. The yard has previously built more than a dozen patrol boats and a fireboats for operation in New York Harbor…
