Transas has introduced two types of liquid cargo handling simulator: one for oil tanker operations and the other for operators on LPG vessels. Main features include the layout of the tanks, pipelines,…

The latest range of satellite phones from O`Gara Satellite Networks feature interchangeable antennas to allow them to be used at sea, on the road or as a portable unit, says the company.…

Philippines yard Keppel Batangas put its new graving dock into operation recently with the docking of locally owned passenger cargo vessel Super Ferry 8. The new drydock measures 200 x 38m with…

Hellenic Shipyards has completed approximately 70,000 m2 of tank coating on the 29,526 dwt product carrier Richard G Matthiesen. The vessel is owned by Ocean Ships of the USA and chartered to…

The A&P Group won significant repair contracts for three of its yards during November. A&P Falmouth started repair work on the Landing Ship Logistics (LSL) vessel Sir Percivale in December for the…

Warsash Maritime Centre believes that it is the application of knowledge and the transfer of skills that count in crew training. The UK`s Warsash Maritime Centre, which has carved a leading role…

While trade for pure reefer vessels is in the doldrums, the expansion of capacity on container ships for refrigerated boxes continues. The point has now been reached where the refrigerated carrying capability…

Testing bunkers is one thing - but what happens if the fuel is contaminated and has to be removed? Testing and marine services company Lintec found 4,500t of fuel taken on board…

The weakened won has given boosted Korean yards` profits and competitiveness. Nobody could fail to notice the dramatic fall in the value of the Korean won: from 900 to $1 in autumn…

Union of companies heralds a trend as ISM Code and poor trading bites. At the end of October two well-established names in ship management - V Ships and Celtic Marine - merged.…