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Ship&Offshore
03.11.2009
Shipbuilding

New contract from Hellesøy Verft AS

Bergen Group, Norway, has, through its subsidiary Bergen Group Skarveland AS, received a contract with the Norwegian yard Hellesøy Verft AS for complete pipe installation valued NOK 25.5 million. The contract is related to a new offshore vessel for a…

Ship&Offshore
02.11.2009
Ship Operation

Contract for offshore cranes

Bergen Group Dreggen AS has been awarded a new contract from the Iran Marine Industrial Company (SADRA) for delivery of five offshore pedestal cranes to the Reshadat Renovation and Development Project in the Persian Gulf.

Ship&Offshore
30.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Federal guarantee to support U.S. construction of 39 barges

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has agreed to guarantee loans of $40.8 million to enable the Canal Barge Company, Inc. of New Orleans, LA, to order nine asphalt barges and 30 open hopper barges.

Ship&Offshore
29.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Vacon to extend services in Latin America

The global AC drives manufacturer Vacon is extending its services in Brazil, where the economy is rapidly recovering from a short-term recession.

Ship&Offshore
28.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Longterm strategic agreement

Abu Dhabi MAR Group, the international shipbuilding group based in Abu Dhabi, and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, part of ThyssenKrupp, have agreed on a close strategic partnership.

Ship&Offshore
28.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Volvo Penta official supplier of diesel engines

As a result of the best environmental features, Volvo Penta has been appointed official supplier of diesel engines to 22 passenger ferries being built for the World Expo in Shanghai, China next year.

Ship&Offshore
26.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Canadian shipbuilders urged to standardize technology

Standardization on a common technology platform is a key component in creating a sustainable Canadian shipbuilding industry according to a submission to the Federal Government from ShipConstructor Software Inc. (SSI), creator of shipbuilding and offshore CAD/CAM systems.

Ship&Offshore
22.10.2009
Ship Operation

Offshore crane orders for US, Canadian and Russian customers

Cargotec has recently won new orders for MacGregor offshore cranes, demonstrating the buoyancy that still remains in the offshore market.

Ship&Offshore
21.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Drydocks World sets up representative office in Abu Dhabi

Drydocks World, whose subsidiary Drydocks World – Dubai is the region’s premier ship repair, conversion and new building yard, has established its representative office in Abu Dhabi.The office will be headed by Mr. Adel Al Rustamani – Manager, Public…

Ship&Offshore
20.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Contract award for training

Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC, Morgan City, La., is being awarded contract to provide 35-meter patrol boat training in support of the Iraqi Navy.