Lasting Ecospeed rudder protection for wide range of vessels

Last month the rudders of three ships were coated with Ecospeed at shipyards in China. A 217-meter heavy lift vessel was treated in Guangzhou, while a 200-meter roro ship and a 137-meter LPG-tanker had their respective rudders coated in Zhousan and Nantong. The three vessels are owned by different owners,...

May 24th, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Ship Conversions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shiprepair | Read More

Five 18,400 TEU containerships to be classed by GL

Ulsan/Hamburg, 22 May 2013 - Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has signed a classification agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of five 18,400 TEU containerships. The so far largest container vessels are ordered by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL). “The agreement marks...

May 22nd, 2013 | Classification Societies, Container shipping, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Gibdock sets seismic trend

Gibdock has completed a refit of the seismic vessel WG Cook for WesternGeco, reflecting the yard’s growing ability to attract return customers in the specialised offshore vessel market. WG Cook is one of six 12-streamer 3D seismic ships delivered to the owner in 2010. The 19-day project was completed...

May 20th, 2013 | Energy, News, Oil Industry, Ship Conversions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shiprepair | Read More

PC Maritime ECDIS in 50-vessel China Shipping Group deal

PC Maritime ECDIS is fitted to newbuild Shen Hua 521 as part of a 50-vessel contract with China Shipping Group.” PC Maritime’s Navmaster ECDIS has been chosen by China Shipping Group to be fitted to 50 newbuild bulk carriers. This large ECDIS fleet contract was negotiated by Bogerd Martin NV’s...

May 13th, 2013 | IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

MOL’s Participation in China FOB Transportation Project

We are very pleased to announce that MOL has participated in both the ownership of six new LNG ships to be built in China by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co.,Ltd. (Hudong) and the associated ship-management agreements through the relevant joint ventures that are already formed in Hong ...

April 30th, 2013 | Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Trade and Commerce | Read More

Multraship confirms order for two new Damen ASD 2810 tugs

From the signing ceremony LEADING towage and salvage specialist Multraship has continued its fleet renewal programme with confirmation that it has bought two new Damen ASD 2810-type tugs with state-of-the-art FiFi 1 firefighting capabilities. The tugs, to be named Multratug 26 and Multratug 27, are building...

April 19th, 2013 | Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Evergreen Names Newest Vessels

S.S. Lin and Mrs Tsai Su-Hua at the naming ceremony of the Ever Liven April 18, 2013–Ever Liven, the tenth in a series of L-type containership to be operated by Evergreen Line, was christened by S.S. Lin, the Evergreen Group’s First Vice Group Chairman, at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard...

April 18th, 2013 | Events, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Shipping Markets: caution, discipline and dignity above all.

John N. Faraclas The following are the main points – in brief – from the latest John Faraclas live interview to Panos Thomakos on SBC TV last Friday the 5th of March 2013: 1)Faraclas started with the weather as an important factor stressing the fascinating result of the favorable Gulf Stream for...

April 9th, 2013 | Banking, News, Politics and Government, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shipfinance, Stock Markets, Strikes | Read More

Wärtsilä to design and power four new offshore support vessels for Malaysian owner

Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, has been awarded a major contract to design a series of four multi-purpose platform support vessels (MPSVs) for Armada Offshore MPSV Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bumi Armada Berhad, a Malaysian-based international...

April 8th, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, News, Oil Industry, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Technical | Read More

L27/38-Powered Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels to Operate for BP and Topaz Marine

The L27-38 main engine MAN Diesel & Turbo’s medium-speed propulsion packages have gained another foothold in Middle Eastern offshore operations. After successfully completed seatrials, Abu Dhabi-based Adyard has earlier delivered the ‘Topaz Dignity’ – which is now followed by the ‘Topaz...

April 5th, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, News, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

ABB delivers first Onboard DC Grid system

The Dina Star First vessel powered with Onboard DC Grid system to provide fuel efficiency and lower emissions April 4, 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced that the first vessel to feature Onboard DC (direct current) Grid has been delivered to Norwegian...

April 4th, 2013 | Environment, Marine Equipment Products and Services, News, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

MacGregor wins RoRo orders worth around EUR 10 million for four car carriers to be built in China

3 April 2013 AT 10.00 A.M. (EEST) - MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured orders worth around EUR 10 million to deliver comprehensive RoRo cargo access equipment for four 6,700 unit Pure Car/Truck Carriers (PCTCs) to be built in China. The order for two of the vessels was received from Samjin Shipbuilding...

April 3rd, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

My-Villages Announces Corporate Relocation to South Florida

Company Chooses New Headquarters Due to Marine Industry and Partner Proximity Palm Beach, Fla. – April 2, 2013 – (Marine NewsWire)My-Villages, the company facilitating an online marine industry collaborative, announced today that it has moved from its former Alexandria, Va. headquarters to the Jupiter...

April 2nd, 2013 | IT and Communications, Ship Conversions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shiprepair | Read More

BOURBON chooses PC Maritime ECDIS

The MPSV Bourbon Evolution 802 PC Maritime’s Navmaster ECDIS has been ordered for BOURBON’s latest generation IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) vessels being built in Zheijiang shipyard, China. Four dual Navmaster ECDIS have been supplied, with a further five Bourbon Evolution 800 to be...

April 2nd, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, News, Oil Industry, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

MacGregor cement handling systems serve Precious duo

Two new 20,000 dwt cement carriers on order in China will feature advanced MacGregor cement handling systems for autonomous, flexible, environmentally-friendly cargo operations at high handling rates MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order with Shanhaiguan New Shipbuilding Industry in China...

March 28th, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Sølvtrans expands the fleet and prepares for further growth with Zamakona Yards

Sølvtrans has signed a new contract with the Spanish shipyard Zamakona Yards for the construction of a new 3.200 m3 well-boat. Delivery is scheduled to early 2014. The vessel is a sister ship of Rojna Polaris, currently under construction at Zamakona Yards. Further, the company has entered an option...

March 27th, 2013 | Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Europe must make or break; enough is enough!

Europe must make or break; enough is enough! John N. Faraclas The following are the main points – in brief – from the latest John Faraclas live interview to Panos Thomakos on SBC TV last Friday the 22nd of March 2013: 1)Faraclas begun with the coming event of Greece’s Independence...

March 27th, 2013 | Anniversaries, European Union, Flags, Markets, Military, News, Politics and Government, Ports & Terminals, Ship Conversions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shipping Centers | Read More

The Eco battle will be fought as much with the existing fleet, warns Bibby boss

Simon Barham The Eco Ship revolution may be on the horizon but these new ships will not replace the existing fleet overnight and ship managers are under increasing pressure to come up with solutions to save ship owners money when it comes to fuel efficiency and operation expediency, according to Simon...

March 25th, 2013 | Environment, Marine Equipment Products and Services, News, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shipmanagement, Technology | Read More

MARIS ECDIS marks 30-unit deal in Turkey

Ralf Pluch, MARIS Director Sales Europe A strong run of orders for MARIS has culminated in a 30-system deal covering the delivery of its ECDIS900 system to Turkish customers. The deal highlights the longstanding relationship between MARIS and well-known marine electronics distribution and service specialist...

March 22nd, 2013 | IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services, News, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Greece needs pragmatic leaders enjoying overwhelming majority enabling them to take the country to new beginnings.

John N. Faraclas The following are the main points – in brief – from the latest John Faraclas live interview to Panos Thomakos on SBC TV last Friday the 15th of March 2013: 1)Faraclas begun with the state of the Markets, mentioning the small rise of the BDI at 892 up 69 points from the previous week,...

March 19th, 2013 | Bribery and Corruption, Defense, European Union, Markets, Military, News, Ports & Terminals, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shipping Centers, Shiprepair | Read More

AET reinforces leadership position in world VLCC fleet

Hoz Weng Yew Today (15 March 2013) global petroleum tanker operator, AET, maintained its industry leading position in the world tanker fleet with the delivery of a second “eco-design” VLCC that is fully compliant with the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Named Eagle Varna, this 320,000dwt...

March 15th, 2013 | Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Greece can be the leader, not only in Shipping, but beyond that, if the political cost is set aside…

John N. Faraclas The following are the main points – in brief – from the latest John Faraclas live interview to Panos Thomakos on SBC TV last Friday the 8tht of March 2013: 1)Faraclas begun with the International Women’s day. He said that: “… the success in shipping and particularly...

March 13th, 2013 | Bribery and Corruption, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cruise Industry, Dialogs and Debates, European Union, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Maritime Fraud, Mergers and Acquisitions, News, Politics and Government, Ports & Terminals, Safety and Security, Sanctions, Ship Conversions, Ship Demolitions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shipping Centers, Shipping Indices, Shiprepair, Stock Markets, Tourism, Trade and Commerce | Read More

Capital Shipmanagement Corporation’s first boxship newbuildings arrive

The “Alexandros” LR classed Alexandros and Aristotelis are the first of five new 5,000 teu super-efficient new ships, all to be delivered from HHI Gunsan by June 2013, that sees Capital expand its operations into the container sector Capital Shipmanagement has marked the delivery of their...

March 13th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Container shipping, Events, Markets, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

ABB wins $26 million marine repeat order to power deep sea exploration vessels

The Ramford Titan full view Efficient propulsion and electrical systems for ships that locate hydrocarbon deposits beneath the sea floor Zurich, Switzerland, March 13 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won a $26 million order to supply electrical power and propulsion...

March 13th, 2013 | Energy, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Oceanology, Oil Industry, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

Cargotec receives another large order for MacGregor cargo access package for five ConRos in China

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 11 MARCH AT 10.00 A.M. (EET) Cargotec’s MacGregor has received another large order, following MacGregor RoRo cargo access equipment order from South Korea announced on 6 March, to deliver a total package of cargo access equipment for five new Container/RoRo...

March 11th, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More