Researchers at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology said that success is not far off for the design of a mobile harbour. Researchers have conceptualised the mobile harbour as a lean, light weight system for unloading containerships along any coastline. The Institute’s President, S
It began with a green blip travelling in the wrong direction. Captain Peter Stapleton was chatting with his chief officer on the bridge of the 18,000 tonne cargo ship Boularibank when the green light on the radar caught their attention. “It appeared to be putting itself in a good position across our
Otto Energy, Australia, has recently commenced a 590 square kilometre 3D seismic data acquisition in offshore Philippines. Otto is currently one of the largest landholders of prospective acreage in the Philippines, through the company’s subsidiary NorAsian Energy. The company has interests in the Ga
Drydocks World Graha Shipyard in Batam successfully launched the first of Master Marines two Jack Up Vessels currently under construction at the yard. The second vessel will be delivered September 2010. . The vessel was successfully launched on16th January 2010, and will carry the pennant number L20
Marine displays manufacturer Nauticomp has appointed Wickes Marine to represent the company’s products on the US east coast from Maine through the Carolinas. Nauticomp’s product line includes the new Signature II series of waterproof, sunlight readable displays, introduced at the Fort Lauderdale Int
Toxic mercury could enter the food chain through proposed dredging to enlarge Albany’s port, the Environmental Protection Authority has warned. [mappress] Source: The West, January 19, 2010:
Wärtsilä has analysed its manufacturing footprint as announced in October. To adjust to the fundamental changes in the market Wärtsilä plans to reduce its manufacturing capacity. Wärtsilä also plans to move the majority of its propeller production and auxiliary engine production to China, close to t
In a meeting held on Friday, State chief secretary Ashok Mohan Chakrabarti discussed the possibilities of building a deep sea port. [mappress] Source: Indian Express, January 16, 2010
The Mepa board is due to decide on the reconsideration of its earlier decision not to approve the Freeport’s extension to the west. [mappress] Source: Malta Independent, January 17, 2010;
Leading marine safety equipment and servicing provider Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S has again invested in the North American market with the acquisition of fire suit manufacturer Quest Enterprises, Inc. The move will see the Quest Enterprises and Viking brands enter a new state of co-existence,
The International Fishing Fair will be held in Ancona, Italy, from May 21 to 23, 2010 in conjunction with its 70th anniversary. Meeting and workshops will be scheduled and leaders and specialists from all over Europe will be attending the event. Exhibiting companies will range from shipbuilding and
The Danish National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy – Riso / DTU, together with Noliac Motion, Innowacja Polska and EC Electronics Sp., has invented a sensor systems, that will allow operators of offshore wind farms to check the wind turbines from dry land. This is made possible by incorporating s
The Government of Finland last week said that it would consider measures to help its flailing shipbuilding industry. “We have to secure the future of the shipping industry, we nee d a survival strategy that will include various measures,” Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs, Mauri Pekkarinen said.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is supporting the work of the Nautical Technical Training Academy (NTTA) by providing a range of the company’s Unitor branded safety equipment including a brand new liferaft. The liferaft will be used in the academy’s crew training facility to teach the Basic Safety course.
