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Press Release – While designing and producing davit systems that are fully operational in ‘normal’ conditions up to Sea State 6 is a challenge in
Leading hybrid bunker broker LQM has launched its new alternative bunker fuels database. The ‘LQM Eco-Alternative Fuel’ (L.E.A.F) database – allows
Press Release – A recent inspection of the twenty-year-old water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings installed on a twin-screw cruise ship were found to
Power Systems division modernises and strengthens MTU portfolio of platform management systems and ship control systems. 46 employees in the United Kingdom and
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Press Release – Tall Ships America is pleased to announce the revival of a long-standing partnership with the United States Department of Transportation’s
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The United Nations General Assembly has called on UN Member States to designate seafarers and other maritime personnel as key workers and implement measures to
Press Release – ABS Nautical Systems® (ABS NS) has been selected by d’Amico Società di Navigazione to implement NS Enterprise, one of the
The technology group Wärtsilä’s recently introduced Compact Reliq reliquefaction plant will be installed in two new LNG Carrier vessels being
Press Release – Q88 LLC, information management and software solutions, and SEDNA, smart team communication software, have partnered up to make managing
Kongsberg Digital is pleased to announce a new partnership with Blue Water, to offer complete voyage optimization solutions to Vessel Insight customers. Blue
Event will bring together leading experts to address some of the defining questions for our ocean industries and the marine environment The UK Hydrographic
Press Release – Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce the launch of the EM 304 MKII, the newest addition to its portfolio of deep-water multibeam
The technology group Wärtsilä and Shell will further strengthen their partnership through Shell becoming Wärtsilä’s test oil partner for engines during
Press Release – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is driving more investment into its marine fire service business. The inauguration of VIKING’s Foam Lab
Press Release – Training Resources Limited., Inc., (“TRLMI”) today announced that it has launched a new app called SeaLogTM for mariners to be able
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