Two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes, an LHM 280 and LHM 550 have been installed at the Port of Dover to strengthen a fleet of equipment that enables the multipurpose terminal to handle and distribute all types of cargo arriving and departing from the world’s busiest shipping lane.The LHM 550 is the larger of the pair, able...
The global maritime industry is making significant progress in the fight to reduce ship greenhouse gasses and other ship-to-air emissions, but it should not lose sight of what’s going on below the waterline, Thordon Bearings’ Craig Carter said, addressing members of the World Ocean Council (WOC).Speaking in Barcelona...
Strengthening the company’s position as the world’s leading Survival Technology solutions partner, Survitec has announced the appointment of Robert Steen Kledal as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).As CEO, Robert will be responsible for setting Survitec’s strategic direction. He will lead the...
Global learning and operational technology innovator, Ocean Technologies Group, (‘OTG’) has further strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Thomas Zanzinger as new Chief Executive Officer.As CEO, Thomas will be responsible for driving OTG’s growth strategy as it strengthens its position as the...
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has received another order for the supply of FLEX Tunnels, complete rudder systems and Rotor Manoeuvring Systems (RMS), for two new pusher-barge combinations. The client is Den Breejen Shipyard from Hardinxveld-Giessendam. This yard will build the pusher-barge combinations on behalf of Rhenus PartnerShip...
Most onboard fires originate in the engine room. However, areas where flammable liquids, gases or materials and the potential for their ignition, pose a significant risk to the lives of seafarers and the safety of the ship.It is therefore critical that crew are sufficiently trained to identify and reduce the risks in hazardous or...