ABS Issues First-of-its-Kind Software Quality Assessment in Asia Pacific
Jun 29, 2017
ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the offshore and marine industries, has issued the first Integrated Software Quality Management (ISQM) Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate in the Asia-Pacific region for...

Statoil Awards Contracts to Five Ship Owners
Jun 29, 2017
The award by Statoil covers seven supply vessels at a total contract value of NOK 3.1 billion, including options.

The Switch and Steerprop Join Forces for Ground-Breaking Propulsion Unit
Jun 29, 2017
Steerprop, a specialist in azimuth propulsion, has unveiled its new CRP ECO LM propulsor featuring permanent magnet (PM) technology from The Switch.

Johan Castberg to Enable Considerable Spinoffs in North Norway
Jun 27, 2017
Statoil has, on behalf of the licence partners, has decided that the Johan Castberg operation will be supported by a supply and helicopter base in Hammerfest and an operations organisation in Harstad.

Caterpillar Celebrates Christening of First North American Vessel with Complete Cat® Marine Solution
Jun 23, 2017
Caterpillar has announced the christening of Dr. Hank Kaplan, the first vessel in North America to feature a complete Cat Marine propulsion system with both Cat power and Cat azimuth drives.

Statoil Awards Contract for New Shuttle Tankers
Jun 23, 2017
Statoil and AET extend partnership in North Sea shuttle sector as Statoil awards a contract to AET to operate two specialist DP2 offshore loading shuttle tankers (OLSTs) on long-term charter.

Green Light for Njord and Bauge
Jun 21, 2017
The plans for development and operation (PDO) of Njord and Bauge in the Norwegian Sea have now been approved by the authorities.

Rolls-Royce Demonstrates World’s First Remotely Operated Commercial Vessel
Jun 21, 2017
Rolls-Royce and global towage operator Svitzer have successfully demonstrated the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark.

“Next Generation” Tankers to be Powered by Wärtsilä Dual-Fuel Engines
Jun 21, 2017
The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the engines, propellers, and fuel supply systems for four new tanker vessels.

Dual-Fuel Engine Continues Strong Market Performance
Jun 20, 2017
Knutsen OAS Shipping, the Norwegian operator, has ordered four MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines with EGR systems in connection with the construction of two 180,000 m³ LNG tanker newbuildings.

Damen Stan Pontoon 4512 delivered to Norway’s Skyssbåtservice
Jun 15, 2017
Norwegian maritime transport company Skyssbåtservice has taken delivery of a Stan Pontoon 4512 from the Damen Shipyards Group.

Cobham Satellite and Radio Comms For Six Newbuild CBO OSVs
Jun 9, 2017
Companhia Brasileira de Offshore (CBO) has chosen Cobham SATCOM VSAT and Satellite TV (TVRO) antennas in addition to radio communication equipment for installation on six new Offshore Support Vessels (OSV).

Initial GBS Verification Process for IACS Common Structural Rules Completed
Jun 9, 2017
IMO Maritime Safety Committee has confirmed completion of the corrective actions requested by IMO to the International Association of Classification Societies’ (IACS) Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers...

AET Names Tanker Twins
Jun 9, 2017
AET, global petroleum and chemical tanker owner and operator, has commemorated a double naming ceremony of two long-range (LR2) petroleum tankers from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Korea.

MAATS Tech Completes State-of-the-Art Cable Laying Vessel Project
Jun 7, 2017
MAATS Tech Limited, the marine engineering consultancy specialising in bespoke carousel and deck handling systems, is celebrating the successful completion of the NKT Victoria, a world-class cable lay vessel (CLV).

MAN Diesel & Turbo Signs Cooperation Agreement with MM-Offshore
Jun 7, 2017
MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a cooperation agreement with MM-Offshore, a major German supplier of ship’s equipment to the international shipbuilding market.

Wärtsilä to Contribute to the Reliable Operations of Maran Gas Maritime TFDE LNG Carrier Fleet
Jun 2, 2017
The technology group Wärtsilä and Maran Gas Maritime (MGM), both key players in worldwide LNG transportation, extend their current cooperation with a 5-year maintenance agreement.

BOURBON and Kongsberg Maritime Strengthen Their Collaboration in Digital Solutions for Next Generation Connected Vessels
Jun 1, 2017
Having established a good business relationship for many years, BOURBON and Kongsberg Maritime have now concluded a strategic partnership signing a collaborative development agreement on connected and autonomous vessels.

Wightlink DC-Hub is “The Future of Shipping” Says The Switch
Jun 1, 2017
The Switch has delivered its first ever DC-Hub to Wightlink in the UK for installation into its flagship newbuild diesel electric hybrid ferry.

Framo Delivers Pumping Systems to Höegh LNG
May 31, 2017
Framo has signed a contract with Höegh LNG for the delivery of pumping systems to their new Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU).

New Era of Technological Evolution Arrives with First Wärtsilä HY Contract
May 31, 2017
The technology group Wärtsilä has received its first order for the recently introduced Wärtsilä HY, a hybrid power module that combines engines, an energy storage system, and power electronics.

Rolls-Royce Unveils New Unified Ship Design
May 31, 2017
Rolls-Royce has revealed a radical overhaul of its vessel design philosophy which aims to optimise construction and operations without reducing the use of space on board.

Wärtsilä’s Hybrid System Increases Offshore Supply Vessel’s Engine Efficiency
May 29, 2017
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore to install a hybrid system with batteries on board of its vessel Viking Princess.

Deepwater Production Begins at Newest FPSO in Brazil Santos Basin
May 26, 2017
Royal Dutch Shell plc, through its subsidiary BG E&P Brasil Ltda. (Shell) and consortium partners in Lula South, have announced that deepwater production has started at the FPSO P-66...