Burger Boat is pleased to announce an additional dimension to its already well established relationship with Setzer Design Group of Cary, North Carolina, USA. Ward Setzer and his team are designing a futuristic vessel based on the Setzer “Vision Line.” The 185’ Specter is a streamlined expression of
In relation to publishing the Interim Report 2007, the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group (“A.P. Moller – Maersk”) informed about the intention to sell its 50% shareholding in Martinair Holland N.V. (“Martinair”) to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines N.V. (“KLM”). Today, the European Commission has approved the sale
The Mediterranean city state of Monaco has shelved a multi-billion-dollar scheme to expand into the sea because of the global economic crisis, its ruler Prince Albert II said Tuesday. Albert said Monaco, an independent enclave on southern France’s Riviera coast made rich by tourism and banking, had
In 2009, the seventh International Exhibition of technology, subcontracting and design for boats, yachts and ships “SEATEC” due to take place at CarraraFiere from 5 to 7 February, quality competitions are a significant feature of the extensive range of events on the exhibition programme. The seventh
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a delivery order for the fifth year of a five-year contract to provide technical, logistics and material support for navigation systems installed on U.S. Navy ships and submarines. The delivery order, valued at $15.5 million, was awarded to N
Dredging and maritime infrastructure giant Boskalis Westminster nv (AMS:BOS) said today that it has dropped its plans to make a public offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the issued share capital of Smit Internationale nv (AMS:SMIT). “Over the past couple of months we have ha
European Union warships and aircraft are due to start anti-piracy patrols off the Somali coast. Six ships and three surveillance planes from at least eight EU countries, including the UK, France and Germany, will escort aid and merchant ships. The area, including one of the world’s busiest shipping
A series of strikes planned by dockside workers at Dover has been cancelled, according to port officials. A one-day stoppage by members of Unite at the Kent port was due to begin at 1500 GMT on Monday, with two more planned for later in the month. The Port of Dover said the strikes had been [&hellip
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed the delivery of its two Austal-built 88 metre high speed vehicle-passenger catamarans, “Riyadh” and “Cairo” during a handover ceremony in Jeddah attended by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak. Ordered by the
Austal is pleased to announce the appointment of former Boral Limited Divisional General Manager Peter Hogan to the position of Chief Operating Officer – Australian Operations. Peter brings a strong background in business growth and operational improvement as well as proven success at all levels of
Dometic today unveiled a new series of rugged marine air conditioning units designed specifically for the requirements of offshore supply vessels and other workboats. Designed for deck or rooftop mounting, the new Dometic DuraSea condensing units provide fast, easy installation and servicing. The ru
On November 7, 2008 See- Berufsgenossenschaft (Marine Insurance and Ship Safety Association), VDR (German Shipowners Association) and PIA (Development and Assessment Institute in Waste Water Technology at RWTH-Aachen University) organized the 2nd Symposium on the Treatment of Waste Water and Liquid
RINA SpA, a worldwide classification society, announced they have joined Rulefinder.net library. RINA provides the internet portal with Class Rules for Yachts. “We put inside Rulefinder.net library our rules for the Classification of Yachts and Commercial Yachts”, says Paolo Moretti, Head of the Ple
Seafox Contractors has been awarded a long-term contract with a major oil company for the charter of the accommodation and multi-support jack-up Seafox 7. The Seafox 7 will be used mainly for fabrication and maintenance operations in the UK sector of the SNS area. The Seafox 7, built at Labroy Shipy
