DNV and WWF have announced ideas on how to develop a research concept vessel that can address the seemingly intractable problems associated with cleaning up the plastic debris that is accumulating in the world’s ocean gyres. The pathways and degradation processes of plastic in the ocean are still largely unknown, and to enable efficient clean-up [...]
Drydocks World & Maritime World recently hosted a meeting with its business & commercial agents who represent the organization’s interests in different areas overseas. The event was attended by a large number of agents who gathered to discuss the latest projects handled by the company and to understand the requirements for the future. Welcoming the [...]
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Alewijnse Marine Systems, the leading systems integrator in the commercial, naval and superyacht sectors, has announced the formation of Alewijnse Middle East LLC, the latest stage in its strategy to establish operations in high growth developing markets. Based in Qatar, Alewijnse Middle East (AME) is a partnership between Alewijnse Marine Galati, headquartered in Galati, Romania, [...]
Dubai Maritime City (DMC), the iconic world-class mixed use development, announced on May 25 that a high-level team led by HE Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World will participate in the UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum 2013. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid [...]
Drydocks World, one of the most renowned and prolific maritime service providers operating from the Middle East, received the Best Repair Yard Award at the 6th Marine BizTV International Maritime Awards organized in conjunction with ShipTek 2013. The shipyard has done exemplary work, by diversifying from its traditional domain of ship repair, and offering its [...]
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured new offshore winch contracts from three Chinese shipyards, Fujian Southeast, Fuzhou Baima and Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering. The winches are destined for 22 anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels under construction for a number of international owners. “Our offshore winches have been specified for a run of new-series small and [...]
In May 2013, Torgem launched the first vessels from its multiple order for Saudi Arabia – first to hit the water was the 30m ASD tug, followed by a 25m ASD tug. In June 2012, Macduff Ship Design Ltd secured it’s largest single contract to date for a total of ten vessels comprising five new [...]
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Guidelines for installing ROV systems on vessels or platforms’ (IMCA R018). The new publication is aimed at vessel and platform owner/operators and designers; ROV contractor representatives; client and contractor staff who prepare bid documents and contracts; installation and rig managers; vessel and ROV managers; and vessel designers [...]
AVEVA announced yesterday that it is presenting and exhibiting at Offshore Support Vessel Technology 2013, taking place on 9 – 12 June at the Le Royal Méridien, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. David Thomson, Solution Strategy Manager, AVEVA, will present a paper exploring strategies and opportunities for the handover of a vessel’s complete digital information [...]
