Pivotal LNG, Crowley’s
Carib Energy Reach Multi-Year Supply Agreement for Puerto Rico [Aug 2016]
Crowley Maritime Corp. subsidiary. Crowley will transport and deliver LNG from
the U.S. mainland to its newest client, Molinos de Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of
Ardent Mills LLC, the island’s leading supplier of flour as well as wheat, corn
and rice-based food ingredients.
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Wartsila Ballast Water
Management Systems chosen by Maersk Tankers for three tanker
newbuildings [Aug 2016] Maersk Tankers A/S of Denmark has
selected Wartsila's Electro Chlorination (EC) Ballast Water Management System
(BWMS) for three new 50,000 DWT medium range (MR) tankers being built at the
Samsung Heavy Industries (Ningbo) yard in China. The order was signed in the
second quarter of 2016.
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Caterpillar Marine Asset
Intelligence and SpecTec cooperate to raise maintenance management efficiency
and cut costs [Aug 2016] Caterpillar Marine Asset
Intelligence has announced a new innovative project with maintenance management
specialist SpecTec focused on optimizing ship maintenance. This joint
accomplishment promises to reduce ship maintenance costs by
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Esvagt makes Vestdavit
MissionEase first choice for mission bay [Aug
2016] Norway-based boat
system and davit-handling specialist Vestdavit has secured a breakthrough order
for its unique MissionEase multi-boat handling solution for mission ays, under
contract to offshore support vessel owner Esvagt. Multi-boat handling on the
high seas will be a defining characteristic of flexibility for offshore ships
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Further success for WinGD
X-DF engines as SK Shipping chooses 5X72DF for new 180,000 m3 LNG
carriers [Aug 2016] Securing the position of its low-speed low-pressure X-DF
engines as market leaders, Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) has been selected
to supply two 5-cylinder X72DF (5X72DF) engines for each of a pair of 180,000 m3
LNG carriers ordered by South Korean shipowner SK Shipping Co., Ltd (SK).
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The Singapore Branch of
The Nautical Institute gathering addresses concerns over the impact of social
media on Shipping [Aug 2016] The Singapore Branch of The Nautical
Institute held their first branch meeting and networking event at the Singapore
Shipping Association offices on the evening of the 24 August. The meeting was
well attended by more than 25 members, including members from
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Simpler, faster and
better: the Shell LubeMonitor service [Aug
2016] Shell Marine will
preview its revitalised Shell LubeMonitor service, a cylinder monitoring service
at SMM, held in Hamburg, Germany from Sept 6-10, 2016. The revamped service will
be simpler, faster and better, through a new software package called Marine
Connect, which is designed to enhance data management and reporting functions.*
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New Wartsila Sea-Master
system uses digital technology to maximise uptime and reduce lifecycle costs of
vessel shaft lines [Aug 2016] The new Wartsila Sea-Master system
will be launched at SMM 2016, the world’s leading trade fair for shipbuilding,
machinery and marine technology in Hamburg 6 - 9 September 2016. The Wartsila
Sea-Master system uses digital technology to monitor shaft bearings
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Samskip acquires Euro
Container Line AS to further strengthen its presence in Nordic area
[Aug 2016] The ECL acquisition aims to strengthen Samskip’s
position in the Norwegian market by enhancing the speed and frequency of
services delivering a second-to-none value proposition for its Norwegian client
base. In a significant enhancement for regional fishing industry exporters in
particular,
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Dubai Maritime City
Authority to Highlight Dubai’s Maritime Sector Leadership at SMM 2016 in Hamburg
[Aug 2016] Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) will be underlining
Dubai's pioneering experience in transitioning into a leading global maritime
hub during its participation in the upcoming SMM 2016 to be held in Hamburg from
September 5 to 9, 2016. With Dubai Maritime Week 2016 rapidly approaching
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Wartsila and Gasum
cooperation aims at developing LNG markets [Aug
2016] Wartsila and
Finland based Gasum have signed a joint cooperation agreement aimed at
developing the use, distribution, and service solutions for natural gas in
marine and onshore applications. The agreement was signed in Helsinki today, 29
August 2016. Wartsila provides the gas value chain technology know-how, while
Gasum has the expertise in distributing
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Poltramp Yard selects
Roxtec non-weld sealing solutions [Aug
2016] Poltramp Yard S.A.
in -winouj-cie, Poland, used the new Roxtec SPM seals for the BoDo Constructor -
a newly built offshore cable laying barge-pontoon. Poltramp Yard needed to seal
the openings for a substantial amount of pipes onboard the large vessel, but in
many places welding was not possible due to safety regulations.
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Simplicity and service in
focus as the Alfa Laval PureBallast offering develops [Aug 2016]
The Alfa Laval PureBallast offering continues to develop and expand. Higher
flows are now possible with a plug-and-play PureBallast 3.1 Compact solution,
and a broad service offering is available to support PureBallast worldwide.
“Alfa Laval PureBallast is a unique system with high flexibility and truly
top-notch support,”
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Jackup rig Successfully
Delivered and Settlement Agreement Reached [Aug
2016] Lamprell (ticker:
LAM), a leading provider of fabrication, engineering and contracting services to
the energy industry, announces that it has successfully delivered the "Ensco
140" LeTourneau-designed, Super 116E (Enhanced) Class mobile offshore drilling
unit to Ensco. On 26 July 2016,
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SMM2016 - world premieres
from international companies [Aug 2016] The level of interest is
overwhelming. Some 50,000 trade visitors from the whole of the world are
expected in Hamburg for the start of SMM in less than two weeks. And once again,
it is fully booked - with a total of more than 2,150 exhibitors from 67
countries, presenting their most innovative products and services.
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Foreship establishes
Tallinn subsidiary in Baltic expansion [Aug
2016] Leading naval
architect and marine engineering company Foreship has created a wholly-owned
subsidiary located in Tallinn to strengthen ties with shipowners, shipyards and
marine equipment suppliers in Estonia, and support the development of
locally-based design skills. Foreship OU will commence operations on 1st October
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Wartsila to supply
re-gasification system for Norwegian ship conversion [Aug 2016]
Wartsila has been contracted to supply the re-gasification system for an FSRU
(Floating, Storage, Re-gasification Unit) conversion project that Hoegh LNG
plans to carry out on a modern LNG vessel. The contract was signed in August.
The Wartsila re-gasification system to be supplied will feature regas technology
using water glycol
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Alfa Laval DuroShell sets
a bold new standard for LPG/E cargo condensers [Aug
2016] With the new Alfa
Laval DuroShell plate-and-shell heat exchanger, Alfa Laval significantly
strengthens its lead in LPG/E cargo reliquefaction. DuroShell features an
innovative construction that dramatically increases resistance to thermal and
pressure fatigue.
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Cathelco to supply MGPS
for latest jack-up rig to be built by Lamprell [Aug
2016] Cathelco will be
providing a marine growth prevention system (MGPS) for the latest in a series of
jack-up drilling rigs to be built by Lamprell, the UAE based leading provider of
fabrication, engineering and contracting services to the offshore and onshore
oil & gas and renewable energy industries.
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Sembcorp Marine Acquires
LMG Marin AS [Aug 2016] Sembcorp Marine Ltd (the “Company”)
is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Marine
Integrated Yard Pte. Ltd. (“SMIY”), has entered into a sale and purchase
agreement with its existing shareholders to acquire a 100% equity stake in LMG
Marin AS (“LMG”) for US$20 million (the “Acquisition”).
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RS fosters cooperation
with Palmali [Aug 2016] Russian Maritime Register of
Shipping (RS) and Palmali Shipping Company have signed a set of five-year
agreements based on which RS will render the whole range of services on
classification and statutory surveys of ships. Subject of the agreements
concluded are 49 ships (oil tankers, chemical tankers and dry cargo ships) with
the total deadweight 380 000 t.
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AVEVANET Gateway Achieves
Certified Integration with SAP® ERP [Aug
2016] AVEVA Solutions
Limited a world-leading engineering software provider, today announced that its
AVEVA NET Gateway 5.0 has achieved certified integration with the SAP® ERP
application. AVEVA’s intent is to provide IT and Operations managers with peace
of mind when integrating critical engineering information.
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Crowley Launches New
Container Shipping Service between Jacksonville and Costa Rica [Aug 2016] As
part of Crowley Maritime Corporation’s goal to help customers increase the
velocity of their supply chains, and in doing so reduce their overall landed
costs, the company announced today that it is launching a new, weekly, fixed-day
container shipping service between Jacksonville and Costa Rica.
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Satcom Global partners
with Intellian on strategic hardware deal [Aug
2016] Satcom Global, a
leading maritime satellite communications provider, and Intellian, a global
leader in satellite antenna development and manufacture, have signed a strategic
partnership agreement covering the global supply and distribution of maritime
satellite equipment. Under the partnership, Satcom Global will have access to
Intellian’s full range of Ku-Band,
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Crowley Christens MT West
Virginia - Fourth LNG-Ready, Product Tanker Joins the Crowley Fleet
[Aug 2016] Crowley Maritime Corp. today christened the innovative
MT West Virginia, its fourth new, Jones Act product tanker for the U.S.
coastwise trade, in Philadelphia at Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the sole
operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA. The West Virginia is LNG ready,
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Wartsila's new stern
trawler design offers greater fuel efficiency [Aug
2016] Wartsila Ship
Design has introduced a new optimised stern trawler design that will reduce fuel
consumption and notably increase overall vessel efficiency compared to currently
available designs. The propulsion system is based upon the Wartsila 31 engine,
which has been recognised by Guinness World Records
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ABB’s Marine Academy
launches arctic course in response to strong demand [Aug 2016]
ABB has launched a new arctic course for deck officers in response to strong
demand from the ice-going vessel segment. The course has been developed in
cooperation with customers and will provide deep understanding of the
operational principles of diesel-electric Azipod vessels, taking into account
vessel safety, environmental
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Crowley Veteran Eric Evans
Promoted to VP of Strategy [Aug 2016] Setting its sights on future growth
opportunities, Crowley Maritime Corporation today announced that veteran company
executive Eric Evans has been promoted to vice president of strategy, a
newly-created position that will focus on facilitating long-term growth through
external business partnerships, including mergers and acquisitions.
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MARACAD 2016 speakers
identify training targets [Aug 2016] Under the patronage of His
Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works
Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime, and the
strategic support of Dubai City Maritime Authority, the International Maritime
Academic Conference and Expo MARACAD 2016 will be held for
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Crowley Takes Delivery of
Fourth LNG-Ready, Product Tanker [Aug
2016] Crowley Maritime
Corp. took delivery Friday of MT West Virginia, the fourth new, Jones Act
product tanker built for the company by Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the sole
operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA. Crowley will christen the West
Virginia on Tuesday at a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Philly Shipyard.
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International
participation surges at IRANIMEX2016 [Aug
2016] Attendance numbers
are surging ahead at IRANIMEX2016, as the lifting of sanctions against Iran
opens up significant opportunities for global maritime and offshore interests in
one of the Middle East’s largest markets. IRANIMEX, the leading maritime &
offshore exhibition powered by Europort, is already shaping up to be a huge
success in 2016,
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IRClass receives
recognition from European Union [Aug 2016] On 1st August, 2016, the European
Commission adopted a decision granting recognition to the Indian Register of
Shipping (IRS) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 391/2009 of the European
Parliament. The Deputy Director General MOVE, Mr. Fotis Karamitsos in a letter
dated 5th August, 2016 conveyed this decision
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JX Ocean Co. Ltd. chooses
ClassNK CMAXS LC-A [Aug 2016] ClassNK Consulting Service announced
that JX Ocean Co., Ltd. has selected ClassNK CMAXS LC- A, the machinery
condition monitoring and automatic diagnostic system, for use on ENEOS SPIRIT, a
310,000 dwt tanker. ClassNK CMAXS LC- A is a solution that integrates innovative
sensor anomaly detection algorithm to
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Crowley Awarded New
Contract to Supply Commercial LNG to Molinos de Puerto Rico [Aug 2016]
Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) services group has been
awarded a multi-year contract to supply containerized LNG from the U.S. mainland
to Molinos de Puerto Rico, the Caribbean arm of Ardent Mills LLC, the
territory’s leading supplier of flour as well as wheat, corn and rice-based food
ingredients.
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MISC Group announces its
financial results for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 [Aug 2016]
Group revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2016 of RM2,392.4 million was 8.0%
lower than the RM2,600.5 million revenue for the corresponding quarter. The
decrease in Group revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2016 was mainly from its
Heavy Engineering business due to fewer and lower value of projects in progress
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Navarino commits over
1,200 vessels onto new Fleet Xpress service [Aug
2016] Navarino, one of
the world’s leading providers of satellite communications solutions to the
merchant marine market, has entered into a new agreement with Inmarsat (LSE:
ISAT.L) to integrate Fleet Xpress into Navarino’s existing service portfolio.
Through the agreement, Navarino will bring more than 1,200 vessels to the Fleet
Xpress service over a six-year period.
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irectorate Change -
Appointment of New CEO [Aug 2016] Lamprell (ticker: LAM), a leading
provider of diversified fabrication, engineering and contracting services to the
onshore and offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries, is pleased
to announce that Christopher McDonald has been appointed as Chief Executive
Officer and director effective 1 October 2016, succeeding Jim Moffat who will be
retiring from
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GOGL - Appointment of
Chief Commercial Officer [Aug 2016] Following the announcement in April
regarding changes to the corporate management team, Golden Ocean Group Limited
(≪Golden Ocean≫ or ≪the Company≫) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr
Thomas Semino as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mr Semino is currently the Head
of Dry Freight in Vitol S.A., and has previously been Managing Director of
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ClassNK releases new
PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) software [Aug 2016] ClassNK has just released the latest
version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.3.5.0.,
developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and
Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT). In addition to improved overall performance and
usability, the design evaluation function for
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Korean Register leads
testing technology for BWMS [Aug 2016] The Korean Register (KR)- an IACS
member classification society - has announced that it has significantly expanded
its land-based test facilities for Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) by
opening a brand new specialist facility. KR has been conducting type approval
testing of BWMS since 2004, with a consortium of six different partners.
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Crowley Named a Top 100
3PL Provider for Eighth Consecutive Year [Aug
2016] For the eighth
consecutive year, Crowley Logistics Inc. has been selected as an Inbound
Logistics Top 100 Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider. Each year, Inbound
Logistics’ editorial team has selected Crowley based on its ability to offer
diverse operational capabilities, scalability and experiences to meet customers’
supply chain and logistics needs.
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Subsea Industries cracks
cardinal coatings problems [Aug 2016] Subsea Industries has solved the
cardinal problems companies are faced with when trying to square optimum hull
performance with effective, environmentally-safe ship hull protection. Marking a
breakthrough in the competitive coatings market, the Antwerp-based pioneer in
non-toxic, environmentally-sustainable coatings, has optimised its Ecospeed
range of
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Offshore Dialogue: Future
Prospects [Aug 2016] It has been barely two years since the crude oil price
hit rock bottom and the offshore industry, especially the oil and gas segment,
suffered a severe blow. Since then business has been more or less stagnant. The
super majors have cut investments. Shipbuilders, suppliers and associated
services are largely sitting idle. But there are new signs of a possible upward
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