BMT Fleet Technology, of Ottawa, Ontario has announced its collaboration with the University of Victoria to design and deliver North America's first ever hybrid, electric research ship.
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BMT Fleet Technology, of Ottawa, Ontario has announced its collaboration with the University of Victoria to design and deliver North America's first ever hybrid, electric research ship.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today reported that at about 22:00 JST on Saturday, March 5 (about 17:00 on March 5 local time), the Aframax tanker Guanabara was attacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean about 400 nautical miles east of Oman.
The first upgraded Wärtsilä RT-flex68-D engine equipped with a Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) turbocharger was successfully tested at Doosan Engine Co Ltd in South Korea. It is fully compliant with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Tier II regulations.
Polarcus has taken delivery of the 3D seismic vessel Polarcus Samur of the Ulstein SX133 design. Built at Drydocks World – Dubai, it becomes the fourth vessel in Polarcus’ fleet as it heads to Namibia under charter to HRT Participações em Petróleo S.A. and UNX Energy Corp.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier capable of marked reductions in fuel consumption.
For the second consecutive year, NYK has been selected for inclusion in the Silver Class of excellent companies by SAM Group Holding AG (SAM; head office: Switzerland), which assesses socially responsible investment (SRI).*
Rising demand for floating offshore gas terminals has resulted in the development of new technologies and specialised units, leading to a number of innovative design concepts. Based on DNV’s extensive experience in this segment, the company has prepared a detailed design and construction guidance, scheduled to be released shortly.
Fugro N.V. has acquired TSmarine Group Holdings Pty Ltd (TSM) and its subsidiaries.
The success of Cargotec's purpose-built Kalmar terminal tractors continues to go from strength to strength with the recent production of its 50,000th unit at the company's US manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Kansas. This achievement far surpasses the production pace of competitors further emphasising Cargotec's expertise in offering durable, ergonomic and reliable trailer handling solutions.
Aker Solutions confirms the transaction details given in the announcement on 22 October 2010.
