AMI Marine are once again fundraising for The Seafarers Charity, this time they will take on a physical challenge with a difference – The Iron Butt Sore Saddle 1000.  During the Covid pandemic over 1 million people serving at sea were stranded aboard. From Cargo ship crew to waiters on cruise ships. The Seafarers Charity in collaboration with Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest provided much need… Read more →

For the ninth consecutive year, the Sales Excellence Awards 2021 highlighted and rewarded the best practices within the Sales sector, in a year of great challenges and opportunities. The event took place in Athens at the Zappeion Megaron, on the 13th of July, gathering people of significant importance and impact. Executives of major companies from various industries were present at… Read more →

SHIPMOOR, a new ship mooring tool that performs static and dynamic ship mooring analyses in a rapid, user friendly and intuitive manner, has been launched by HR Wallingford and Witherbys. Created to make the assessment of mooring an LNG carrier a straightforward and user driven process, SHIPMOOR uses the power of cloud based servers to undertake live mooring analysis for each… Read more →

Secure transfer of work crews to carry out installation of offshore wind turbines is a critical factor that is driving high demand for Vestdavit’s docking-head davits. Investments in this sector are set to take off over the coming years, according to the company’s Sales Manager William Goodall. The Norwegian davit supplier has so far this year supplied more than a… Read more →

They’re fast, stylish, safe and practical – just what you want if you need a marine ambulance. We’re talking about Viking’s tried and tested ambulance boat, and addition five of which are destined for the Hellenic Coastguard. The latest deal, signed by Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Mr. Giannis Plakiotakis on May 28, covers delivery of five Viking Norsafe… Read more →

Kongsberg Maritime has launched two new innovative waterjet control systems. Based on its new JCS (Jet Control System) common technology platform – JCS Compact and JCS Extended – they use standardised components across both systems to keep costs down and enhance operational simplicity. JCS Compact is a tailored, closed-loop control system solution designed to manage the steering, reversing bucket and… Read more →

  In the challenging world of hoisting, safety must be the watchword. And for William Hackett launching their new Quad Pawl Chain hoist technology innovation is driving the safety agenda. Dubbed ‘WH C4 QP’ this latest design provides onshore operators with increased levels of safety and better performance. Designed for critical lifting applications that are onshore where resilience to failure… Read more →

Following the adoption of the BWM Convention, nearly 50% of the world’s ocean-going fleet has now been fitted with ballast water management systems. However, with the deadline for all existing ships’ implementation being between now and 8th September 2024 (depending upon their nextIOPP renewal survey date), there are still vessels that need to undergo the changes. When this time comes,… Read more →

Alexander/Ryan Marine & Safety (ARMS) is proud to announce an expansion on its service capability regarding lifeboats and release gears. In more detail, ARMS is now approved by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) & DNV-GL (formerly known as Det Norske Veritas & Germanischer Lloyds), as an authorized service and inspection provider for lifeboats by the most popular manufacturers as well as their release gears. For over 50 years, the Houston-based company has earned its partners’… Read more →

ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants has signed an agreement with Drew Marine that will enhance the availability of its range of high performance oils and greases. Flagship grades, including Mobil SHC™ Aware™, will now be available via the global supply chain of Drew Marine, helping ensure international vessel operators have access to the lubricants they need, when and where they need them.… Read more →

Subsea Industries has new agents for Colombia and Singapore. They will represent and support products throughout their countries. A full list of our worldwide network of agents can be found on the Subsea Industries website: www.subind.net/contact Subsea Industries is a pioneer in the development of hard hull coating systems and hull and propeller cleaning systems. In 2002 a long-lasting, non-toxic… Read more →