General News

Ship supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service says that it has launched a new “integrated service solution” for vessels passing through the Straits of Gibraltar.

US operator Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has placed an order with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation for the construction of three post-Panamax dry-bulk carriers, which will increase the strength of ADM’s deep-sea fleet to…

Norwegian company Noreq, a manufacturer of lifeboats, rescue boats and davits, says that it has recently picked up some valuable orders from Asian yards building rigs and drillships.

Cargotec says it has has confirmed a contract worth around €25 million from an unspecified Chinese shipyard to deliver 104 MacGregor cargo handling cranes for 26 bulk carriers.

Alpha Eagle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US drilling contractor Atwood Oceanics, has exercised an option with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for an ultra-deepwater drillship.

SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading), the industry association dedicated to shipping emissions abatement and trading, say that Oceanox is the latest company to join its roster of members and supporters.

WR Systems of the US says that it has been asked to supply its Emsys laser-based emissions monitoring system for the purpose of emission verification for fuel trials on-board the AP Moller-Maersk…

Norwegian electronic navigation company Maris (Maritime Information Systems) has formalised an agreement with Beijing Highlander Digital Record Technology (Highlander), which specialises in marine electronics technology.