Viking Life-Saving Equipment acquires Norsafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 — Esbjerg, Denmark, headquartered maritime safety equipment manufacturer and service provider Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S has acquired Arendal, Norway, based lifeboat builder Norsafe AS. The parties have agreed not

Kongsberg launches next generation Integrated Bridge System

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 — Kongsberg Maritime is using this week’s SMM event in Hamburg to present a new generation of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) that use technology developed for autonomous vessels to

JDP aims to develop 23,000 TEU LNG fueled containership

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 — In a ceremony at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg today, China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company Ltd. (DSIC) and classification society DNV GL signed a joint development project

Becker Marine Systems showcases latest developments at SMM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 — Hamburg headquartered Becker Marine Systems GmbH is using this week’s SMM event in its home town both to promote its well known high performance rudders and energy saving

Eagle Bulk to retrofit up to 37 ships with scrubbers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — Stamford, CT, headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) reports that it has entered into a series of agreements for the purchase of up to 37 exhaust gas

Consolidated Ship Repair rebrands

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — Port Arthur, TX, shipyard Consolidated Ship Repair (CSR) has rebranded and updated its entire website, says Managing Director Trevor Davis. CSR’s new campaign – “Drop Anchor” – highlights

Virginia Pilots Association opts for Volvo Penta IPS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — The newest addition to the Virginia Pilots Association boat fleet is powered by a propulsion system from Volvo Penta of the Americas that features twin 13-liter 900 hp

Airbus to equip its RO/RO ships with towing kites

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — European aerospace giant Airbus is to equip its own ships with SeaWing automated towing kites to help reduce energy costs by up to 20 percent. The SeaWing automated

DNV GL releases class guideline on autonomous ships

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — DNV GL has released a new class guideline covering autonomous and remotely operated ships. “A new set of sensor, connectivity, analysis, and control functions in maritime technologies is

Rolls-Royce launches new podded propulsion system

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — Rolls-Royce today unveiled ELegance – a completely new podded propulsion system designed to meet market demand for smaller, more compact units. The ELegance pods – one with an

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