New Era of Technological Evolution Arrives with First Wärtsilä HY ContractMay 31, 2017The 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.
Oil Spill Response Ltd Signs MoU with Trendsetter and HalliburtonMay 31, 2017Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL), Trendsetter Engineering and Halliburton have announced the companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for integrated subsea well-capping response solutions.
Cobham Unveils First SAILOR Terminal for Iridium Certus℠May 31, 2017Cobham SATCOM has unveiled its first Iridium Certus Connected™ terminal at Nor-Shipping 2017, the SAILOR 4300.
New DNV GL Guidance Puts Submarine Pipelines Safely to BedMay 31, 2017Depending on the interaction between the pipe and soil, submarine pipelines, both exposed and buried, may be subject to severe displacements and impaired pipeline integrity. DNV GL now launches a new recommended practice (RP)...
Rolls-Royce Unveils New Unified Ship DesignMay 31, 2017Rolls-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.
KONGSBERG Hits 100 LNG Installations Milestone for Innovative Information Management SystemMay 31, 2017The innovative KONGSBERG Information Management System (K-IMS) has now had over 100 installations for vessel owners and charterers in the LNG sector.
KVH Videotel Launches Extensive Training Suite to Address Gaps in Seafarer Engineering KnowledgeMay 31, 2017KVH Videotel, part of KVH Industries, Inc. has announced that it has launched an eLearning suite for marine engineers, covering 12 critical subject areas and containing 100 modules.
Norautron Group CEO AppointedMay 31, 2017The Board of Norautron Group AS has appointed Trond K. Johannessen as President and CEO of the Norautron Group AS, effective as of June 1st 2017.
MacGregor Readies the Market for Fibre-Rope Crane RealityMay 31, 2017MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has announced that it is now building one of the most advanced fibre-rope cranes on the market.
Corvus Energy Orca ESS to Power One of the World’s Cleanest Offshore Platform Supply VesselsMay 31, 2017Corvus Energy has announced that it has been selected by Wärtsilä as the supplier of lithium ion based energy storage systems (ESS) for the retrofit of an offshore platform supply vessel, the
Viking Princess.
DNV GL Award for Young Professionals: Green Engineering for the Future of ShippingMay 30, 2017DNV GL has honoured three engineers for their scientific research with the DNV GL Award for Young Professionals.
Swire Oilfield Services Announces Appointment of New CEOMay 30, 2017Swire Oilfield Services has announced that Manfred Vonlanthen will succeed John Bruce (J.B) Rae-Smith as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
Restrata Appoints New Head of UK Crisis ManagementMay 30, 2017Restrata, a global provider of safety and security consultancy and training services, has appointed Craig Menzies to head up its UK emergency response and crisis management business...
Tendeka Lands Exclusive Agreement with BrastechMay 30, 2017Tendeka has finalised an exclusive agreement with Brastech Serviços Téchnicos E Construçoes Náuticas LTDA (Brastech) as it expands within the South American market.
Bibby Offshore Awarded Significant Contract with TAQAMay 30, 2017Bibby Offshore has been awarded a significant contract with TAQA for subsea construction works in the Eider field, located 184km north-east of Shetland.
Add Energy Awarded Contract with BP in EgyptMay 30, 2017Add Energy, the international energy consultancy provider, has been awarded a maintenance build contract worth more than GBP 1 million with BP for work on West Nile Delta (WND)...
ABS Nautical Systems Simplifies MRV ComplianceMay 30, 2017ABS, a provider of classification and technical services to the offshore and marine industries, has launched ABS Nautical Systems NS Voyage Manager to simplify compliance reporting.
Wärtsilä Introduces Dedicated Organisation to Drive Digital TransformationMay 30, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä is currently implementing a digital transformation to become a data led, insights driven, and agile technology company dedicated to...
Result of Flow Test at SD-1X DiscoveryMay 30, 2017SDX Energy Inc., the North Africa focused oil and gas company, has announced the results of the well test conducted on the SD-1X well following the recent natural gas discovery at South Disouq...
Boil-Off Gas Compressor for LNG-Fuelled Vessels LaunchedMay 29, 2017International supplier of compressors TMC Compressors (TMC) is launching a boil-off gas compressor that can be utilized on all vessels that use LNG (liquefied natural gas) as ship fuel.
Wärtsilä’s Hybrid System Increases Offshore Supply Vessel’s Engine EfficiencyMay 29, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore to install a hybrid system with batteries on board of its vessel
Viking Princess.
Eltorque Brings Next Generation Failsafe to Valve ControlMay 29, 2017Eltorque’s “Safe Intelligence” concept is a prototype line of battery-assisted failsafe valve actuators that will guarantee full functionality in the event of power or signal loss.
Cobham Delivers 50,000th SAILOR FleetBroadband TerminalMay 29, 2017Cobham SATCOM has marked a major milestone for its Inmarsat FleetBroadband hardware portfolio, with delivery of the 50,000th SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal.
Global Maritime Strengthens Asia Pacific Operations with Key HiresMay 29, 2017Global Maritime, provider of marine warranty, dynamic positioning and engineering services to the offshore sector, has made two important hires to support its Asia Pacific (APAC) operations.