Daniamant has announced that both Daniamant’s EchoPilot 3D Forward Looking Sonar and the ODEO Distress Flare have been nominated for the Best Safety Product of the Year at Safety at Sea Awards 2018 (both in the hardware and hardware and software package categories). Safety at Sea is one of the leading publications for ship’s crew, with a goal to improve… Read more →
Greek ship owner Pleiades Shipping is now connected to the Seaproc e-procurement hub. Pleiades Shipping’s fleet management system, ABS Nautical Systems, has been linked with Seaproc’s trading platform to dramatically increase transaction efficiencies and improve data collaboration with suppliers. Pleiades Shipping operates a fleet of 14 Panamax, Aframax and chemical/product tankers. The company’s fleet operates along worldwide trading routes, primarily… Read more →
Supplier of marine distress signals WesCom Signal and Rescue has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Crew Safety Development Programme Award, in this year’s Safety at Sea Awards 2018. IHS Safety at Sea has a proud history of promoting safe and secure work practices within the commercial shipping industry. The awards recognise businesses which improve seafarer competence and risk management,… Read more →
The well-established position of Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems decking and flooring in mainstream cruise ship and superyacht markets has been quickly converted into a series of business wins in the fast-emerging polar expedition cruise ship sector. The most recent contract for the Dutch manufacturer’s hardwearing, environmentally friendly and visually attractive products covers the Hurtigruten newbuildings, Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof… Read more →
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement and Columbia Shipmanagement have combined their global buying power to create an independent procurement company to deliver greater value in ship supply costs for ship owners. The move guarantees principals lower costs in the procurement of a wide range of consumables while guaranteeing product quality and service. GP General Procurement Company Limited (GenPro) will negotiate framework supply… Read more →
“Posidonia could not have come at a better time for us,” said Andrew Marshall, Coldharbour Marine Chief Executive, a few days before Posidonia opens its doors to the global shipping community in Athens. “We are in the final stages of a successful ballast water treatment installation for one of our key Greek clients, and we are in negotiations with several… Read more →
Naucharts Ltda is maritime service Company specializing in the provision of general provisions, bond stores, ship supplies, spare parts, lubricants, bunker supplies and leading technical maritime brands through the ports of Colombia South America. Since 2003, Naucharts Ltda has strived to be a trusted partner to our customers. Naucharts Ltda is a Ship chandler Company Certified in ISO 9001:2008 by… Read more →
Rudi van Niekerk has been appointed GAC Nigeria’s new Managing Director, charged with the continuing development of its core shipping and liner agency business and building on four decades’ operational presence in the country. Prior to his appointment, Mr van Niekerk served as Regional Business Controller for GAC’s Africa Regional Office. He supported several offices across the Africa region and… Read more →
Damage to rudders, running gear and the stern areas of ships due to cavitation is a perennial problem for ship owners, operators and managers, resulting in damaged protective coatings, erosion of surfaces, and ultimately, corrosion. Belgian company Subsea Industries, however, claims it has the answer with its Ecoshield coating. Following successful flow channel tests undertaken at Grenoble by the French… Read more →
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Port Said, Egypt. AC Blue Star Marine Service Company is a Ship Chandler & Shipping Agency that offers a wide variety of products & services. The company offers safety equipment, anti-piracy equipment, cloth & linen products, tableware & galley utensils, clothing, rigging equipment & general deck items, painting equipment, safety protective gear, hose &… Read more →
ChartCo, the global supplier of maritime digital data and compliance services, has announced the appointment of Peter McNaney as the company’s Chief Technical Officer (CTO). This new executive role has been created following a highly successful period for ChartCo, which has seen rapid growth following the introduction of a range of new products and services as well as new acquisitions.… Read more →
The manufacturers and stakeholders in the ballast water treatment equipment market have taken a major step forward by codifying a unified manufacturers’ association. The Ballast Water Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (BEMA) met last Thursday (19th April) for their first Annual Meeting and elected the inaugural Board of Directors. The paramount need for this association arose from the growing demand for well-founded… Read more →
YOUR BEST BET IN SHIP SUPPLIES AND SERVICES IN INDIA A sesquicentennial company with 160 years of legacy behind it brings with it a storehouse of experience and expertise, and we at MOOSAJEE JEEVAJEE can claim to have these in abundance in the management of ship stores, marine and offshore supplies and services that we offer to a large number… Read more →
A new office expansion will enable InterDam to accelerate growth in the US Onshore and Offshore Industry and Renewable Sectors. InterDam, supplier of Fire and Blast resistant architectural products for refineries, Oil & Gas Platforms and Offshore Wind Platforms, recently opened a new office in Houston, Texas to strengthen its position in the North American market and leverage the area’s… Read more →
Forgitos Marine Service Limited (Former name: Ningbo International Trade Ocean Shipping Supply CO., LTD.) is approved by the Chinese government in 1993, specializing in ocean shipping supply and port services businesses. Our main business scope is Store&Provision / Spares Parts / Logistics Our service areas cover all Chinese Ports: Forgitos Marine Service Limited Email: supply@itossupply.com Tel: 86 574 83053136 Fax: 86… Read more →
Coltraco Ultransonics, a London-based company which manufactures portable ultrasonic liquid level indicators to check how much gas is in fire-extinguishing cylinders onboard vessels, has been named winner of the Fire Innovation of the Year award at the SHE (Safety & Health Excellence) Awards for its Portasteele Calculator. The company said it was delighted and humbled to be chosen by the… Read more →
MARICHEM MARIGASES Worldwide Services has been manufacturing and providing quality marine chemicals, coatings, chemical equipment, gases and refrigerants, welding machinery, accessories and equipment, and fire-rescue and safety services to the shipping and other industries for almost half a century. Our wide range of products are available at more than 2,100 ports, supplied by a distribution network of 196 stock points,… Read more →
Safety solutions provider Survitec has reached agreement to provide Tallship Company, a Dutch sailing charter outfit, with 23 Extended Service Rafts (ESR) over a five-year period, with an option to extend for a further five years. The new equipment will replace existing DSB Inflatable Rescue Boats on the charter vessels and the contract is worth in excess of €160,000 over… Read more →
The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that aqua-tools’ B-QUA ballast water analysis kit will be included in the list of recommended equipment for use by ballast water testing providers affiliated to Saudi Aramco contracted shipping agents. B-QUA is an indicative test capable of analysing all three ballast water factions – bacteria, 10-50µm, and >50µm – onboard… Read more →
The new branch office of ERMA FIRST in Korea was ceremoniously opened in Busan, on Saturday (17th March) by members of the management board and Magna Mare, the company’s Korean agents, in the presence of customers, politicians and coworkers. ERMA FIRST designs and manufactures innovative Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) in compliance with the latest legislation. After having delivered satisfactory… Read more →
