MacGregor brings virtual reality to customer training

MARCH 27, 2017 — MacGregor has recently opened a new facility in Arendal, Norway, which houses a training academy for customers. It specializes in advanced simulation training and has a purpose-built virtual

Torqueedo names Marcia Kull as president

MARCH 24, 2017 — Marcia Kull has been named president of Torqeedo Group, Inc., and will direct global sales and strategy for the electric marine propulsion specialist. Ms.Kull will oversee Torqeedo’s growth

VIDEO: How to paint a monumental mural on a bulker

MARCH 23, 2017 — The accommodations block of the Trillium Class bulker CSL St-Laurent now boasts a gigantic original work of art on its forward facade. The mural celebrates the 150th anniversary

VIDEO: How to paint a monumental mural on a bulker

MARCH 23, 2017 — The accommodations block of the Trillium Class bulker CSL St-Laurent now boasts a gigantic original work of art on its forward facade. The mural celebrates the 150th anniversary

Dutch short sea specialist orders six ships in India

MARCH 23, 2017 — Delfzijl, Netherlands, based shipping company Wijnne Barends reports that it recently placed an order with Goa, India, shipbuilder Chowgule & Company for the construction of six identical, energy-efficient

U.S. Shipping Corp appoints Bergeron CEO

MARCH 23, 2017- Edison, NJ, headquartered Jones Act shipping operator U.S. Shipping Corp has appointed Albert Bergeron, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bergeron will replace Michael Ryan,

MacGregor and R-R to collaborate on autonomous box ships

MARCH 23, 2017 — MacGregor and Rolls-Royce are to collaborate on R&D exploring the impact of developments in autonomy for cargo ship navigation and cargo systems onboard containerships. “Rolls-Royce is pioneering remotely

DSME gets $6 billion bail out

MARCH 23, 2017 — Korea’s battered Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is to receive a new bailout package worth 6.7 trillion Korean won, or nearly 6 billion U.S. dollars. Arirang News

DHT Holdings to acquire BW Group VLCC fleet

MARCH 23, 2017 — DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) is to acquire BW Group’s VLCC in a deal that will see BW Group own approximately 33.5% of DHT’s outstanding share capital and get

Liberian Registry passes 150 million gt mark

MARCH 22, 2017 — The Liberian Registry has passed the milestone of 150 million gross tons, confirming its position as the second largest ship registry in the world, behind only Panama, in

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