SMIT and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem signed a contract for four Damen ASD Tugs 3213. The 80 tons bollard pull ASD Tug 3213 is a new type harbour towage and terminal tug and was recently developed by Damen and SMIT.
Van der Velden® Marine Systems will feature its latest developments at NorShipping 2007 which will be held on 12 – 15 June 2007, in Oslo, Norway. The booth of Van der Velden Barkemeyer (the Seagoing vessels division of Van der Velden Marine Systems) is situated in Hall D2 at stand number 17. Highlig
Emirates Team New Zealand swept past Italy’s Luna Rossa Challenge in the Final of the Louis Vuitton Cup. It’s the first time the Louis Vuitton Cup has been swept and sets up an intriguing America’s Cup re-match between the Emirates squad and Alinghi, the Defender of the trophy.
A total ban on North Sea cod fishing has been called for by a group of marine scientists, ahead of EU talks. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) also recommends major cuts in the catches of fish including haddock and plaice.
Guernsey is hosting a conference attended by 12 UK overseas territories and crown dependencies which operate shipping registers. The Red Ensign Group (REG) annual event is focusing on preventing and dealing with maritime accidents.
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured an order for an ultra-deepwater semisubmersible (semi) drilling rig from a wholly-owned subsidiary of ENSCO International Incorporated (ENSCO). The total project value is US$427 million.
DNV is the classification for close to half the world’s fleet of very large ore carriers. This experience has provided unique insights to the demanding structural requirements on these giants of the sea. Owners also recognize that about 37% of the trading routes of these ships is in a harsh environm
The world’s best luxury cruise lines will be pouring an endless supply of champagne as onboard guests enjoy a host of perk-filled experiences across the globe this summer.
A new river boat service has been launched in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, to try to improve the city’s growing congestion problems. The move is part of a plan by the Jakarta governor to make public transport easier to use, and to clean up the area around the Ciliwung river.
In yesterday’s race, Luna Rossa Challenge crossed ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand for the first time in this Final of the Louis Vuitton Cup. But it wasn’t enough.
hands of Emirates Team New Zealand, and not for the first time. Don Cowie, mainsheet trimmer for the Kiwis, was part of the Prada Challenge (as Luna Rossa was known in the 2000 Cup in Auckland) when the Italian team went down without a win against Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup Match. This [&
The shipbuilding industry is recovering from a two-year-long downturn as shipbuilders benefit from an influx of both domestic and overseas orders.
Emirates Team New Zealand needs to win one more race to claim the Louis Vuitton Cup and advance to the America’s Cup Match against Alinghi. That’s been the goal of skipper Dean Barker since the day the Swiss team snatched the Cup from his grasp in Auckland in 2003.
A Spanish court has ordered the interception of two US boats should they leave Gibraltar, amid a row over treasure from a shipwreck. A judge in Cadiz instructed police to capture the ships if they entered Spanish waters, Spanish media said.
