The result of an 18 month joint development project between Kongsberg Maritime and Becker Marine Systems has come to fruition, with the launch of KBIMS; a sophisticated new support tool designed to enable more efficient use of propellers and rudders during Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations. A firs
The new Volvo Penta D13 MG marine genset offers more power and high load acceptance, with emission levels in compliance with EPA Tier 3 and low fuel consumption. The secret is the advanced technology Volvo Penta uses throughout the engine. As with all Volvo Penta marine gensets, the D13 MG is delive
Sevan Drilling ASA announces that its subsidiaries have entered into contracts with Cosco Shipyard for the construction of two new build ultra deepwater (“UDW”) drilling rigs, Sevan UDW3 and Sevan UDW4, for delivery in Q4 2013 and Q2 2014 respectively. The total all-in turnkey price under the constr
This week, Petrobras signed with Hidrovia South American Logistics S.A., in a ceremony held at the Company’s main office, in Rio de Janeiro, the six remaining contracts for the EBN2 Program (Brazilian Shipping Companies). The hiring is for the chartering of six Panamax-class vessels, of 63,500 dwt e
FLEX LNG announced that field specific FEED for the FLNG project with InterOil Corporation, Pacific LNG, Liquid Niugini Gas Ltd and Samsung Heavy Industries has started. Samsung Heavy Industries will carry out the FEED work for the hull portion of the FLNG vessel, whilst a WorleyParsons lead JV toge
Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd (Shell) has given notice today to a Technip Samsung Consortium (TSC) to proceed with the construction of the first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in the world. TSC will provide engineering, procurement, construction and installation for the FLNG
Companies in this industry build ships and construct floating structures. Products include commercial ships such as passenger vessels, ferry boats, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, warships and fishing boats. Industry players also build hovercrafts, drill platforms and floating structures. The industry d
Together with FKAB, TGE Marine, Cargotec and MAN Diesel & Turbo, DNV has participated in a joint industry project to develop Ecore, a Very Large Ore Carrier concept designed to lower fuel costs and improve loading efficiency. Based on existing technology, the Ecore concept represents a step change i
Through its subsidiary TTS Energy AS, TTS Group ASA’s Energy division has signed a contract worth approximately NOK 39 million(USD 7.1 million) The contract is with Ulstein Verft AS in Norway and concerns delivery of a crane. The delivery will take place in August 2012. TTS Energy delivers high perf
IHC Offshore & Marine announces that it will hold naming and launch ceremony of the trailing suction hopper dredger, the BREUGHEL, on Saturday 11 June 2011. The ship is being built for the DEME Group at the IHC Offshore & Marine yard, Schaardijk 24, 2921 LG, Krimpen a/d IJssel, The Netherlands. IHC
Dales Marine Services has taken another significant step forward in the development of activity at its Leith dry dock, with work there for the first time on a fishing vessel. The Fraserburgh pelagic trawler, Christina S, hasdocked to undergo a wash, painting and the fitting of a new transducer durin
Commander of Iran’s Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the country’s naval forces plan to build “modern submarines” for a stronger Ir… (presstv) [mappress] Source: presstv, May 26, 2011;
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and DNV announced the completion of the first milestone of a joint programme to develop the ECO-Ship 2020, a concept design for an open hatch bulk carrier (OHBC) developed to significantly lower fuel costs, meet or exceed regulatory standards and improve commercial perf
Condition monitoring for hull and machinery can generate great advantages for shipping lines. Switching to need based maintenance schedules can reduce downtime and increase vessel profitability by preventing unnecessary maintenance, offering early warning of equipment failure and avoiding misguided
