The new engine is the 51/60G, which like its 51/60DF dual fuel stable-mate is derived from MAN Diesel’s robust, well-proven type 48/60 Diesel engine platform. The new engine uses a distillate fuel pilot injection system to achieve reliable, stable ignition of lean air-gas mixtures in a large bore, o
Somali pirates are expanding their range of operations far beyond the East African coast, the US Navy has warned. One attack has been confirmed on a ship as far north as the Red Sea. The gangs have also extended their raids down beyond the Seychelles. The pirates were able to strike further away fro
In one of the closest finishes in the race to date, Ericsson 4 held off the recently resurgent PUMA and Green Dragon teams to win Leg 8, and claim their third consecutive leg win and fifth in the race so far. The victory puts Ericsson 4 in an all but unassailable position on the leaderboard. [&helli
ABB has won a contract worth approximately $223m (£137m) from Sonatrach, the Algerian oil and gas company, for three gas plants in Algeria. Scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2012, the project includes new compressor trains, re-instrumentation of existing gas treatment plants and an in
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has successfully installed a 4,800-ton HVDC converter station in 40 meters deep water in the German sector of the North Sea. It will convert the energy from offshore wind farm “Borkum 2” to the German electricity grid. HMC’s sister company Heerema Fabrication Group (
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract to provide technical support services for the integrated platform management systems (IPMS) installed in the Royal Navy’s new Type 45 destroyers. The contract was awarded to Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine business unit by BVT Sur
Marseilles Fos has purchased a 10% stake in Pagny Terminal for an undisclosed sum, as part of its strategy to develop the French port into a Mediterranean alternative to northern European gateway ports. A statement from Marseilles Fos claimed the investment in the multimodal hub, located at the nort
Maersk Line plans further freight rate rises to tackle “unacceptable” and “unsustainable” revenues in the Far East to Europe trades. Rates on Far East services to the Mediterranean and North Europe will rise by US$300/teu on 1 July and a peak season surcharge will also come into force from 1 August
On June 8 the protocol of delivery and acceptance was signed between Jumbo Shipping and Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania. This means Jumbo is now the proud owner of the mv Jumbo Jubilee. The brand new vessel looks beautiful after the efforts of the shipyard and the Jumbo team in Galati. After final o
At 4 pm, the fall pipe module for Jan De Nul Group’s mining and fall pipe vessel Simon Stevin was placed on a pontoon to be transported to the La Naval shipyard in Sestao, Spain. This Monday, 15 June, the pontoon and its tugboat leave for Spain. Approximately 7 days later, after passing through the
At 4 pm, the fall pipe module for Jan De Nul Group’s mining and fall pipe vessel Simon Stevin was placed on a pontoon to be transported to the La Naval shipyard in Sestao, Spain. This Monday, 15 June, the pontoon and its tugboat leave for Spain. Approximately 7 days later, after passing through the
At 4 pm, the fall pipe module for Jan De Nul Group’s mining and fall pipe vessel Simon Stevin was placed on a pontoon to be transported to the La Naval shipyard in Sestao, Spain. This Monday, 15 June, the pontoon and its tugboat leave for Spain. Approximately 7 days later, after passing through the
At 4 pm, the fall pipe module for Jan De Nul Group’s mining and fall pipe vessel Simon Stevin was placed on a pontoon to be transported to the La Naval shipyard in Sestao, Spain. This Monday, 15 June, the pontoon and its tugboat leave for Spain. Approximately 7 days later, after passing through the
At 4 pm, the fall pipe module for Jan De Nul Group’s mining and fall pipe vessel Simon Stevin was placed on a pontoon to be transported to the La Naval shipyard in Sestao, Spain. This Monday, 15 June, the pontoon and its tugboat leave for Spain. Approximately 7 days later, after passing through the
