[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The standards for ECDIS have been revised by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and published as IEC 61174:2015: Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems – Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) – Operational [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An ambitious IMO project to establish a global network of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) in developing countries is to go ahead thanks to a €10 million funding contribution from the European Commission (EC). The [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BIMCO has now launched a new standard contract for ship managers to provide supervision services for shipbuilding and conversion projects. The contract, code named SUPERMAN, is a valuable new addition to BIMCO’s existing suite of [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives for the shipbuilding industry. Compared with other joining methods such as welding, structural adhesives are easy to construct and control. In addition, because they can [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]GE Marine and GE Oil & Gas announced that the marine module package design for its LM6000PG aeroderivative gas turbine has been certified by Lloyd’s Register and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). The [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In June 2015 the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC.393(95) and amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Administrations may choose to apply the amendments on a voluntary basis from 1 [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]ABS Group subsidiary Genesis Technology Solutions, Inc. (GenesisSolutions) has been awarded a contract by Golar LNG to develop an intelligent maintenance strategy for the Company’s new fleet of floating LNG (FLNG) vessels utilizing the GoFLNG [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new CEO of the Norwegian Hull Club has written to the insurer’s members and clients laying out his plans to grow the business and develop new offerings. Faz Peermohamed, who officially took responsibility for [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aiming to avoid any collision and accidents of vessels on inland waterway networks, shipping ministry is launching a river information system (RIS) on the line of air traffic control (ATC). The system will also provide [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IMO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a partnership agreement to maintain, update, publish and distribute the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business. The compendium provides essential guidance and standardised forms for [...]
