John Faraclas’ guest lecture on 23 February 2024 09:00 at QMUL on “Contract Management/Performance – the Shipping Perspective“ Good MORNING and Thank you Prof. Markopoulos as well as your esteem…
Ship Conversions
OSLO, NORWAY; [11th March 2024]: More and more shipping companies are purchasing the BASSnet dry-docking software as a valuable complement to the solution’s Maintenance, Materials management and Procurement modules. The growing…
Fincantieri Sees Surge in EBITDA by 80% YoY, 2.8% Increase in Revenues & 10.3% Improve in Net Financial Position
Fincantieri announces that the board of directors has approved the 2023 consolidated financial statements. Significant financial highlights include a notable 80% growth in EBITDA, with revenues reaching €7,651 million, up…
The conversion of LNG carrier SS Galea to FSRU Etyfa Prometheas represents the first such conversion for both Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean. Lloyd’s Register (LR), China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering…
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade This 29th Annual Dinner and Dance of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, coinciding with…
John Barnard Joins Gibdock as Commercial Director, Bringing Extensive Expertise in Ship Repair and Building
Gibdock, a leading ship repair yard, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. John Barnard to its team. With over 15 years of experience in the Ship Repair and…
Greek Shipping Takes Centre Stage at Posidonia 2024 Amidst Industry Transformation Posidonia 2024 is already on track to be the biggest ever in the long history of the world’s most…
DNV’s Maritime Academy Course – Contract and Spec Negotiations for Newbuildings and Major Conversions / Retrofittings
CONTRACT AND SPEC NEGOTIATIONS FOR NEWBUILDINGS AND MAJOR CONVERSIONS/RETROFITTINGS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 20 and 21 February 2024, a course on contract and specifications negotiations for newbuildings and major conversion retrofittings.…
Join us for a memorable evening at the IMarEST Annual Dinner, taking place on Thursday 25th April 2024 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City. Now in its 119th year,…
Wisdom Marine Group selects Nippon Paint Marine to protect cargo and reduce maintenance costs with NEOGUARD TOUGHNESS
Tuesday 16th January 2024: Taiwanese dry bulk shipowner Wisdom Marine Group has selected marine coatings leader Nippon Paint Marine’s NEOGUARD TOUGHNESS coating to provide anti-abrasion and corrosion protection for 10 of its vessels.…
COSCO Group shipyard to retrofit four COSCO Line vessels to dual-fuel ME-LGIM operation; option exists for further nine ships Copenhagen, 07.12.2023 COSCO Heavy Industry Shanghai Co. Ltd. has signed a…
DNV’s Maritime Academy course on “PLANNING and MANAGEMENT of EFFECTIVE DRYDOCKING & RETROFITTINGS ”
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF EFFECTIVE DRYDOCKING & RETROFITTINGS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 21 and 22 November 2023, a course on how to plan and manage drydocking & retrofitting activities, so…
Superintendent course Superintendents play a critical role in ship management. Ships are increasingly sophisticated assets and their operation is a complex business.To secure safe and efficient operations and achieve economic…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 21 October 2023 – Drydocks World, a DP World company, today announced the successful conversion of two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vessels to boost production off the coast…
BLASTING & COATING ACTIVITIES / CORROSION CONTROLS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 31 October and 1 November 2023 a course on blasting and coating activities as well as corrosion controls. Participants will…
Mark your calendar for a night of maritime excellence and knowledge sharing! SHORT INTRODUCTION We are thrilled to extend a special invitation to you for the upcoming event hosted by…
Lock chamber closed13 Oct 2023, Kiel Canal, Germany The Kiel Canal authorities have announced that the Big North Lock chamber at Brunsbuettel will be out of operation until 17 October…
Maritime Academy West Europe: Training schedule and brand new courses in our portfolio The schedule for the upcoming months is again full with topics and training courses that respond to…
Technology readiness for key zero carbon fuels is increasing, but barriers for investment and community readiness remain significant
An increase in national hydrogen energy strategies worldwide has driven renewable energy and land-side hydrogen infrastructure in major countries. The Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub’s October 2023 update of…
Lack of yard capacity and capability could compromise the maritime industry’s retrofit ambitions
LR’s new Engine Retrofit Report says a shortage of repair yards with experience in conversions may hinder the take up of alternative fuel technology by the existing fleet. A Lloyd’s…
DNV’s Maritime Academy Course – CONTRACT AND SPEC NEGOTIATIONS FOR NEWBUILDINGS AND MAJOR CONVERSIONS / RETROFITTINGS
CONTRACT AND SPEC NEGOTIATIONS FOR NEWBUILDINGS AND MAJOR CONVERSIONS/RETROFITTINGS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 24 and 25 October 2023, a course on contract and specifications negotiations for newbuildings and major conversion retrofittings.…
Paris-La Défense, 28 September 2023 – Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, and Hanwha Ocean, a leader in the shipbuilding and offshore industry, have completed a Joint Development…
MAN PrimeServ to deliver engine retrofit solutions for Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd vessels for dual-fuel propulsion Augsburg, July 6th, 2023 MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Conversion Commitment Agreement with Seaspan…
Wärtsilä Corporation, 27 June 2023 at 9:30 AM Technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by Swedish ferry operator Stena Line to carry out and convert some of its vessels to…
Bringing a Green Future Closer: RINA awards AiP for AURELIA’s Green Retrofit Solution for 205k DWT Bulk Carrier Genoa, 22 June 2023 – RINA has awarded an Approval in Principle…