General News

Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced that it is to expand its presence in Western Australia’s North West region, establishing a new facility at the SINWA site in Karratha.

Lloyds Register has announced the publication of a pocket guide to help ship owners and operators understand the importance of professional maintenance and survey preparation for marine lifting appliances.

Thomas Gunn says that it has teamed up with Regs4ships to provide a complete bridge solution for the navigator, offering Regs4ships digital maritime regulations incorporated into its Voyager navigational system.

UK cabinet secretary for infrastructure and capital investment Alex Neil has recently confirmed Clyde-based Ferguson Shipbuilders as the preferred bidder to build a worlds first in environmentally friendly ferries.

UK company Martek Marine says that Mitsui OSK Line has made a firm commitment to install Martek BNWAS (bridge navigational watch and alarm systems) on board its ships ahead of regulatory requirements.