Outstanding directional stability and a top speed of 30 knots – these are the most important features of the new pilot cutters operated by the Cuxhaven Piloting Association on assignments in the North Sea. The first vessel, the `Frya´, is currently undergoing trials and the second, the `Fresena´, wi
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will invest over $ 400 million to double the capacity of its high-voltage cables manufacturing facility in Karlskrona, Sweden, to meet growing demand for subsea cables. The investment plan includes construction of new buildings and installation
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Demag Cranes AG, represented by its subsidiary Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, have successfully concluded their Zero Emissions pilot project. The two companies have been testing a pair of battery operated automated guided container transport vehicles (Batte
DP World Chairman, HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has shared detailed plans to expand flagship Jebel Ali Port with around 150 of the company’s top trade and logistics customers in Dubai, underlining the port operator’s expansion plans are always driven by its customers. The additional capacity announce
DeepOcean has awarded Edda Fauna another year of extension – that means she is firm until 1.4.2014. The vessel is designed as a Inspection Maintenance & Repair Vessel. It is specially designed for operation in northern waters and high focus on excellent manouverability and station keeping capabiliti
Marine Platforms Limited (MPL) and Siem offshore have agreed to extend the initial interim period for the MRSV Siem Marlin by an additional firm period of one year until April 2013. MPL has options to extend the charter by 2 + 1 year. The vessel provides services for a subsidiary of Chevron as a fie
Marine Platforms Limited (MPL) and Siem offshore have agreed to extend the initial interim period for the MRSV Siem Marlin by an additional firm period of one year until April 2013. MPL has options to extend the charter by 2 + 1 year. The vessel provides services for a subsidiary of Chevron as a fie
The number of grid-connected wind farms in China reached 486 by the end of August 2011, with the total installed wind power capacity… By Bao Dan (peopledaily) [mappress] Source: peopledaily, December 08, 2011
Dresser-Rand Group Inc. , a global supplier of rotating equipment and aftermarket parts and services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Synchrony, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in January 2012. Synchrony is a technology development company with a portfolio of world-class techn
DP World Chairman, HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has shared detailed plans to expand flagship Jebel Ali Port with around 150 of the company’s top trade and logistics customers in Dubai, underlining the port operator’s expansion plans are always driven by its customers. The additional capacity announce
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. announced with great sadness the loss of Chairman of the Board David J. Bederman on December 4, 2011. Dr. Bederman had been a member of Odyssey’s Board of Directors since 2006 and served the Chairman since 2010. “David was a personal friend, mentor and a highly resp
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited has announced that it has received a 10+10 157,000 DWT Suezmax tankers shipbuilding order from Global Union Shipping Limited. The order further consolidates the position of the Group as the largest Suezmax shipbuilder in China and the world’s s
Green Yachts, an Italian design studio, presents a 24 metre concept that interprets the classic Riviera yacht for modern environmental sensibilities. The project Greenyachts Zero 80 was born from the pencil of Italian architects to cover the range of displacement boats market within 24 meters length
Liquid Robotics®, an ocean data services provider and developer of the first wave-powered Wave Glider® marine robot, today announced the formation of its new Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB will serve in an advisory role to Liquid Robotics’ executive management team by providing key insights
