Ships' equipment and fittings News

The hull for the Prosperity FPSO has arrived safely at the Keppel yard in Singapore. The next phase of construction will commence, with the topside modules being integrated into the yard.  Drydock activities Despite the various challenges posed by the ongoing global pandemic, the unit remains on schedule to be completed in 2024.  Drydock activities are scheduled to begin in the 4th quarter of this year, with the installation of major structures that will support the Mooring and...

MPC Container Ships ASA (“MPCC” or the “Company”) announces that it has completed its acquisition of Songa Container AS ("Songa") pursuant to the share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Songa for a total value of USD 210.25 million on a debt and cash-free basis, as entered into and announced on 22 June 2021. The consideration is paid partly in cash and partly in new shares, and in total 49,795,250 new shares are being issued in relation to the transacti...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Orolia’s OmniCom vessel management systems (VMS) and fleet management solutions (FMS). OmniCom is the next generation of trusted real-time fleet management technology designed to provide constant connectivity to customers, businesses, vessels, and crew while at sea. The acquisition includes the complete portfolio of OmniCom Global and OmniCom Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). OmniCom’s range of products OmniCom...

Continuing the strengthening and expansion of its services in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish ferry company - Stena Line is deploying two new large and modern ferries on the route between Ventspils in Latvia and Nynäshamn in Sweden in 2021. The first of the two vessels, Stena Scandica, arrived in the port of Nynäshamn in the morning of 27 July, 2021, when it completed its overnight maiden voyage from Ventspils. The vessel adds another 70% more cabins and 30% more freight capacity, when co...

Global survival technology provider - Survitec has re-launched its lifeboat inspection solution, underpinned by the company’s novel ‘Hub and Spoke’ network model. Lifeboat Inspection 402, devised in line with regulations mandated in 2020 under SOLAS Chapter III & IMO MSC.402 (96), has been enhanced to deliver greater flexibility and convenience to vessel operators. Lifeboat Inspection 402 solution Metkel Yohannes, Survitec’s Lifeboat Product Category Manager, said:...

Critical vessel functions rely heavily on computerised software-based systems that are becoming more complex, automated, and integrated. Software failures or reliability issues can now result in significant safety risks, as well as lost revenue due to off-hire days. To help address these risks, DNV and Nakilat brought together shipyards – DSME, Hudong-Zhonghua, HHI, and SHI, with system suppliers – ABB, Honeywell, Kongsberg, and Wärtsilä, to contribute to the development o...

Inmarsat, the globally renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new report based on an exclusive analysis of Global Maritime Distress and Safety Services alerts from ships. The Future of Maritime Safety Drawing on distress calls sent free at the point of use via the Inmarsat network, from vessels worldwide, between 2018 and 2020, The Future of Maritime Safety report is published by the Inmarsat Research Programme and has been written by the team at Intent Co...

Tokyo-based renowned maritime services and classification society, ClassNK has announced the release of their ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’. ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’ The purpose of the publication, ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’, is contributing to the development of the maritime industry, by publishing the outcome of R&D (Research & Development) and technical activities. The latest issue ‘Class NK Technical Journal No.3 2021 (I)’ focuses...

Classification society - DNV has issued a verification statement allowing global survival technology specialist - Survitec to use its game-changing fire foam testing process onboard maritime vessels or offshore structures. Survitec’s new Produced Foam Live Test method uses ultrasound technology to verify the effectiveness of fire-fighting foam, according to the mandatory requirements set out in IMO MSC.1/Circ.1432 9.2.4. The ruling applies to any vessel or offshore structure that has a de...

As the marine industry races to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre is taking a key role. The 2800 square metres testing space – already equipped for today’s oil and gas fuels – has been readied for testing with biofuels. In coming years, the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre will accumulate knowledge that is vital to a carbon-free future. Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre Located in Aalborg, Denmark, the Alfa Laval Test...

Classification Society ClassNK has granted its notation indicating that the vessel is provided with the cutting edge hull monitoring system, for 'DREAM CLOVER,' 211,000 DWT bulk carrier which was built by Japan Marine United Corporation for Daiwa Kisen Co., Ltd., and to be chartered by NYK Line(delivery date: 28 July 2021). The vessel is marked with the first DSS(Hull Monitoring) on its notation in ClassNK’s registry. Rapid technological evolutions In the light of the rapid technologica...

PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines (SPIL), one of the pioneer national shipping companies in Indonesia, launched the first online container shipping application in Indonesia, under the name - mySPIL. “In this digital and fast-paced era, consumers demand that business actors continue to innovate in improving service quality. The presence of the mySPIL application is also a manifestation of the company's commitment to getting closer to customers and providing more services to make it easier f...

Recently, Blue Water transported a hydraulic hammer - weighing 653 tonnes and reaching more than 22 metres in height - on behalf of their good client - MENCK GmbH.  MENCK - headquartered in Kaltenkirchen, Germany - is a provider of equipment and services for the installation of piles. The hammer – of the MHU 3500 type – is part of their MHU series of hydraulic hammers. Honest and reliable cooperation The hammer will be used for the HKZ (Hallandse Kust Zuid) wind farm project...

Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement to sell its Bergen Engines medium speed liquid fuel and gas engines business to global engineering group Langley Holdings plc for an enterprise value of €63m. Langley is funding the deal, together with working capital requirements for the Bergen business going forward, from existing cash reserves. Investment-grade credit profile The agreed sale of Bergen Engines is a part of the ongoing portfolio management to create a more focused group and follows a...

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce that it has signed with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) the Letter of Intent for a 22.5-year lease and operation contracts of FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão. The unit will be deployed at the Mero field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil, approximately 160 kilometres from Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro state, in Brazil. The Libra block, where the Mero field is located, is under a Production Sharing Agreement to a Consortium comprised of Petrobra...

Hygienic fluid handling technology pioneer Alfa Laval announces WHP as its latest authorised integrator, helping enhance the sustainability of the engineering solutions provider’s operations. The new partnership is the latest in a long relationship between the two companies, with knowledge being shared to manage customers’ environmental impact. By working with Alfa Laval, WHP’s clean room, clean manufacturing solutions and complex process systems will gain further visibility...

MAN Energy Solutions and ANDRITZ Hydro have completed a strategic framework agreement to jointly develop international projects for the production of green hydrogen from hydropower. Frank Mette, CEO of ANDRITZ Hydro in Germany, and Dr. Uwe Lauber, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of MAN Energy Solutions, signed the agreement in Ravensburg. A pilot project in Europe will mark the start of the collaboration. Subsequently, the companies want to jointly identify further...

Satcom Global is breaking new ground with the launch of AuraNow, a maritime VSAT solution offering unprecedented flexibility, enabling simultaneous access to high-performance bandwidth along with significant cost savings. For the very first time, vessel managers and owners will be empowered to make unlimited changes to their onboard connectivity. They will have the ability to upgrade, downgrade and even suspend their service on-demand via a dedicated and secure customer portal. Unlike existin...

Crowley Maritime Corporation's Solutions business unit has been awarded a multi-year, $638 million contract for Vessel Acquisition Management (VAM) by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). Crowley's strategic acquisition and vessel management service will assist MARAD in the enhancement of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF), helping reduce the overall age of the fleet and increase ship reliability. The fleet executes U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) sea lifts. Operation and maintenance To carr...

TradeLens is the world’s largest containerised freight blockchain platform. The key strength of TradeLens is its ecosystem composed of shippers, freight forwarders, ports and terminals, ocean carriers, intermodal operators, government authorities, customs brokers and more. Each entity shares information that can be tracked, stored and actioned across the platform throughout a shipment’s journey. By using TradeLens, the user will: Expand the end-to-end visibility Streamline all t...

Managing large amounts of documentation, data and paperwork can take a toll on the supply chain operations of any business. It can end up being a drain on resources, without providing accurate results.   In order to improve their relationship with their customers and offer cargo journey visibility, Drac Logistics (Drac), a supply chain solutions provider based in the United Kingdom, turned to TradeLens for a solution. The Customer Established in 2009, with their head office in Staffor...

Goltens completed a retrofit of a mechanical Woodward 3161 Governor with the latest state-of-the-art electro-mechanical Woodward UG25+ P3 Governor on 2 Wärtsilä 9L20 engines. The new Governor has the same fit and provides the same functionality but with additional features to improve performance. The vessel is equipped with two variable speed Wartsila 9L20 propulsion engines each driving a propeller and fire pump. Each engine is equipped with a mechanical 3161 governor with pneumatic...

Goltens Singapore was contracted by a well known LNG Ship owner to execute 3D scanning, design engineering, material supply & installation supervision on one of their vessels. The BWTS installation comprises of one of the world’s largest Ballast Water Treatment System to be installed onboard vessel to comply with IMO regulations. 3D laser scanning Detailed scope of work: 3D scanning & vessel survey. Basic and Detail engineering. Class approvals. Procurement & Prefabric...

Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, has completed phase one of the strategic integration of MySky, the AI-powered spend management platform designed for the private aviation industry. The incorporation of the single sign-in functionality into SD Pro®, the digital flight operations and communications platform, now enables SD Pro users, subscribed to the MySky platform, to seamlessly access and optimise spend management and operations data directly from the SD Pro dashbo...

CrewSafe is the creation of the Singapore Shipping Tripartite Alliance Resilience (SG-STAR) Fund Task Force (SFTF), which was established by the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Maritime Officer’s Union (SMOU) and the Singapore Organisation of Seamen (SOS) and later joined by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and the International Chamber...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, has released details of its programme for London International Shipping Week 2021, the biennial week-long global shipping and maritime event in London, the United Kingdom from 13 to 17 September 2021. With in-person events returning to the maritime calendar, Inmarsat’s LISW2021 agenda is headed by the welfare needs of seafarers in the digital age and the role of disruptive technology, at sessions scheduled for I...

A mining operation suffered a major bearing seizure on the crankpin of a slurry pump shaft. The pump makers approached Goltens to explore the possibility to repair and restore the crankshaft to original diameter in the workshop. Inspection revealed the crankpin had suffered severe damage resulting in surface hardness levels as high as 397 HB and heat cracks on the pin surface. Goltens offered a solution to machine the pin to undersize but the pump maker required the pin diameter at original spe...

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce that The Crown Estate has confirmed an intention to move forward with the lease process for two 100MW floating wind test and demonstration sites in the Celtic Sea to Llŷr Floating Wind Limited. The formal award will be subject to a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), following which, the Llŷr project will progress with environmental assessments and surveys in line with the regulatory consent processes. Key UK markets The newly based joint venture be...

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce it has signed contracts with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for the 26.25-year lease and operation of FPSO Almirante Tamandaré. These contracts follow the signing of the binding Letter of Intent as announced on February 25, 2021. FPSO Almirante Tamandaré FPSO Almirante Tamandaré will be deployed at the Búzios field in the Santos Basin approximately 180 kilometers offshore of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. SBM Offshore is...

Because BETTER WAYS are meant to be executed, CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launching of a new RORO short sea med service, between MARSEILLE + BARCELONA ↔ CASABLANCA starting as from Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 ex Marseille port. This SHORT SEA articulated option with the fastest T/T on the market is a consistent sustainable alternative to traditional Truck flows transiting towards Gibraltar - aiming at optimising the supply chain dynamics. Supply chain dynamics  Features of t...