Ship&Offshore
13.01.2009
Shipbuilding

Vacon opens subsidiary in South Korea

The global AC drives manufacturer Vacon has established a subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea. The new subsidiary, which started operations on 1 January 2009, will serve distributors and partners in the East Asian market. Vacon's goal is to increase its…
Ship&Offshore
12.01.2009
Shipbuilding

Fincantieri completes acquisition of Manitowoc Marine Group

Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Manitowoc Marine Group from its parent company The Manitowoc Company, Inc., following all the required regulatory approvals.

 
Ship&Offshore
11.01.2009
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
06.01.2009
Shipbuilding

GL acquires maritime consulting firm and software developer

The maritime consulting and software companies Friendship Consulting GmbH and Friendship Systems GmbH in Potsdam are now members of the Germanischer Lloyd Group. The acquisition of the business operations of Friendship Consulting serves to expand…