Author: Daniel

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) observes 70 years since the Convention establishing the organization was adopted. This year’s theme is, “IMO 70: Our Heritage — Better Shipping for a Better Future.” In addition to commemorating the day, the National Maritime Policy Implementation Committee launches its website, ‘Maritime Matters’ www.bahamas.gov.bs/maritimematters The objective of the website is to…

The FCS 2710 builds on the success of its predecessor, Damen’s FCS 2610. The new design is upgraded to deliver more flexibility, more tank capacity, greater deck space, increased comfort and more accommodation. Damen has achieved much of this by increasing the length and height of the vessel above water by 1 metre. The increased height…

APL was named ‘Containership Operator of the Year’ at the Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards 2018 last evening. The Award marks an acknowledgment of APL’s robust service network, commercial advancement, operational excellence and responsible environmental management. APL Chief Executive Officer, Nicolas Sartini said, “This Award is symbolic of APL’s pioneering spirit that has delivered excellence….

On 31 August, the All India’s 9th Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA) was held in Mumbai. This premier event has carved a niche for itself as the definitive recognition of excellence in the Indian Maritime the Logistics sector. Höegh Autoliners was a proud recipient of the “Shipping Line of the Year – Ro Ro Operator”…

The technology group Wärtsilä’s hybrid power module, the innovative Wärtsilä HY, has been granted Approval in Principle (AIP) by ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries. This AIP follows another issued by ABS in 2017 for Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion tug designs. The Wärtsilä HY was developed…

The new edition now includes a completely revised section for marine operations involving pipelines, risers, jumpers, umbilicals and submarine cables. In addition, the updated standard provides the latest requirements and guidance for marine warranty based on DNV GL’s extensive experience, including the deep knowledge from the legacy DNV, GL and Noble Denton organizations. Following the…

BRISTOL, United Kingdom – 27 September 2018 – DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, has successfully completed a lenders’ technical due diligence on Ørsted’s Hornsea Project One, the world’s largest offshore wind farm with a total capacity of 1.2 GW. The project, which is currently under construction, consists of 174 7…

Today the installation of the 320 kV high-voltage direct current gas insulated switchgear prototype was successfully completed in DNV GL’s KEMA High Voltage DC Laboratory in Arnhem, Netherlands. After several months of design, manufacturing, transport, assembly and pre-testing, this event marks an important milestone in the PROMOTioN project. This is the first time that such equipment will be…

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) today announced that it received a letter of appreciation from Paraguayan Ambassador to Japan H.E., thanking the company for its cooperation with the Paraguayan Embassy Raul Florentin-Antola to transport fire engines to Paraguay. In January, MOL transported five used fire engines to Paraguay aboard one…