http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2 ShipBuilding Industry Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:36:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wärtsilä, has been selected to supply its flexible gas propulsion solution for a series of new LNG carriers to be built at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea. The selection of Wärtsilä gas engines is indicative of the current emphasis by owners on the latest technology, and a ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2244 Effective September 2010 the cargo vessel activities of the Damen Shipyards Cargo Vessels and Damen Shipyards Bergum will be combined and located in Bergum, the Netherlands. As a result of this effort the complete production line of sea going cargo vessels can be offered and delivered. This production line consists ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2235 Europort 2011 launched its theme: 'Advanced Technology, your access to the future.' Europort recognises a strong demand for innovative solutions, whether these concern water and air emissions, safety of personnel or maintenance of wind parks at sea. With this theme, the exhibition shows innovations from the maritime industry and offers ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2221 On Saturday 9 October 2010, from 12:00 to 17:00 p.m., Huisman organise their traditional, two-yearly, Open Day at the Huisman premises, Admiraal Trompstraat 2 in Schiedam. Huisman is specialised in designing and manufacturing heavylifting, pipelay and drilling systems for world's leading on and offshore companies. During the Open Day you ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2215 In the first quarter of 2010, sea shipping rates were 12 percent higher than In the previous quarter. In the last two quarters of 2009, sea shipping rates also increased. Higher rates are caused by an increase in the demand for sea shipping services and higher fuel costs. Rates ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2205 On 19 August 2010 the signing ceremony for the start of construction of the new shipbuilding facility of Damen Vinashin Shipyard in Haiphong, Vietnam took place in the head offices of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) in Hanoi. Mr Nguyen Duy Hung, Vice Operations Director of Song Cam Shipyard ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2200 Beele Engineering has extended its dynamic sealing system 'Dynatite' with conduit sleeves for application in harsh environments and salt water. Specially developed for application in the columns of semi-submersible rigs, the 'Dynatite' system can be used in many hazardous areas as blast walls, explosion proof areas, subsea applications and all ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2193 Vripack successfully delivered an interesting 60ft Multi Purpose Tender in cooperation with Dutch company Sima Charters.  This Multi Purpose Tender, named SC Puma is perfectly suitable for countless activities in the offshore sector. Vripack's challenge regarding this project was to fit all its practical knowledge in a perfect design without ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2178 Chinese shipbuilder New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) introduces simulation-driven design to its product development. NTS has signed a contractual agreement with GL's maritime software developer Friendship systems. The contract includes the licensing of engineering software and design support for the development of a large crude oil tanker. By introducing the simulation-driven ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2172 Recognised experts in marine personnel transfer, Reflex Marine, is meeting global demand for its TORO crew transfer capsule and has sold 30 across offshore Asia-Pacific, Europe, North and West Africa, Australia and America. Most of the units are being utilised by major international oil and gas operators, however, the company has ... http://www.shipbuilding-industry.eu/shipbuilding_v2/?p=2166