Month: January 2015

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Skangass has commissioned the first LNG bunker and feeder vessel to be built in Europe. The Coralius will be built by Royal Bodewes in the Netherlands and owned by Swedish-Dutch joint venture…

15th January 2015

Skangass commissions LNG bunker vessel

15th January 2015

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

ClassNK has released the latest version of its Good Maintenance Onboard Ships checklists to ensure vessels are safe, well-maintained and compliant with regulations.

14th January 2015

ClassNK updates onboard maintenance checklists

14th January 2015

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Palfinger Marine has concluded the 100% acquisition of Norwegian Deck Machinery (NDM), adding winches to its portfolio of deck and handling equipment.

14th January 2015

Palfinger Marine acquires Norwegian Deck Machinery

14th January 2015

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

International maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Nigel Gee has appointed Jason Steward as its business development manager.

14th January 2015

BMT Nigel Gee appoints business development lead

14th January 2015

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Global power management company, Eaton, has secured a contract with German shipbuilder, Meyer Werft to supply power systems onboard two of its cruise ships currently under construction for Star Cruises.

13th January 2015

Eaton power for newbuild cruise ships

13th January 2015

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Norwegian ship builder and designer Ulstein will supply two SX175 service operation vessels to Bernhard Schulte in its first contract within the offshore wind industry.

13th January 2015

Ulstein to build offshore wind service vessels

13th January 2015

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

German shipbuilder Blohm+Voss has appointed Fred van Beers as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Dr Herbert Aly from 1 March.

13th January 2015

Van Beers joins Blohm+Voss as CEO

13th January 2015

REGULATION

REGULATION

The flag state of Bahamas has recognised the authority of Indian Register of Shipping to carry out statutory surveys, audits and certification of Bahamian ships and ship-operating companies.

13th January 2015

Bahamas recognises Indian Register of Shipping

13th January 2015

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Vigor Industrial and the Alaska Marine Highway System, part of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, to provide the propulsion system for its Alaska-class ferries.

13th January 2015

Rolls-Royce to power Alaskan ferries

13th January 2015

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

Abdul Hameed Hajah, new president of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), has called for industry stakeholders to work together to create an effective and efficient global supply industry.

12th January 2015

ISSA urges cooperation in global ship supply

12th January 2015