Maersk Tankers to trial Norsepower Rotor Sails

MARCH 14, 2017 — A 109,647 dwt Maersk Tankers LR2 product tanker is to be retrofitted with two 30 m tall by 5 m diameter Norsepower Rotor Sails in a trial majority-funded

VIDEO: ABB upgrades Remote Diagnostics capabilities

MARCH 14, 2017 — ABB has upgraded the predictive capabilities of its Remote Diagnostic Service (RDS) for shipping. ABB is a leading advocates of marine industry digitalization and has already launched Integrated

INTTRA acquires empty-box management leader

MARCH 14, 2017 — Industry experts estimate that empty container positioning costs the ocean shipping industry up to $20 billion a year, approximately 40 percent of handling costs. That could change. Ocean

Valmet to supply automation for Rauma RoPax

MARCH 14, 2017 — Valmet is to supply automation for the Mols-Linien RoPax that will be the first newbuilding delivered by Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) since its establishment in 2014 on the

Wartsila and Songa sign five year agreement

MARCH 14, 2017 — Wärtsilä has signed a five-year technical management and services agreement with Songa Offshore. It covers four Cat-D type semi-submersible drilling rigs operating in the North Sea and will

Becker Marine grows presence in U.S.

MARCH 14, 2017—Hamburg, Germany-based ship supplier Becker Marine Systems has made significant gains in the North American marine market over the last two years, following the establishment of a branch office in

Carnival adds new Fleet Operations Centers

MARCH 13, 2017 — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) is opening its second technologically advanced Fleet Operations Center and will soon add a third. The centers utilize cloud-based technology

Van Oord orders LNG fueled crane vessel

MARCH 13, 2017 — Rotterdam headquartered Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors has ordered a new crane vessel that will be its first LNG fueled vessel. To be named Werkendam, the vessel

Reintjes makes push to expand sales in Latin America

MARCH 13, 2017— Earlier this month, propulsion specialist Reintjes GmbH opened a new branch office in Paraguay as part of its effort to expand its presence in the Latin American vessel market.

Schottel gives giant OCV added maneuverability

MARCH 13, 2017 — Island Venture, the largest Offshore Construction Vessel (OCV) yet delivered by Norway’s Ulstein Verft shipyard (see earlier story), sets new standards in multifunctionality. The 160 m by 30

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