DNV GL is pleased to announce the completion of the LNGreen joint industry project, which worked to develop a state-of-the-art next-generation LNG carrier. The LNGreen joint industry project brought together experts from DNV GL and industry specialists from GTT, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and the shipowner GasLog. Each of the project partners contributed their unique know-how and experience, to develop tomorrow’s LNG carrier using the latest technology, within the bounds of existing shipbuilding methods. The vessel concept has a significantly improved environmental footprint, a higher level of energy efficiency, as well as an improved boil-off rate and cargo capacity, making it much better suited to future trading patterns than existing vessels.

The South Korean government will build a centre to undertake research and development in the construction of offshore vessels. Such vessels are the flagship products of the country’s three biggest shipbuilders – Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering – and the government wants to help the trio to maintain their market position.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the centre was held in Geoje in South Gyeongsang province on 10 July. Among the 300 people at the ceremony was the minister for oceans and fisheries, Yoo Ki-june. In November 2013, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries signed a memorandum of understanding with the province and the centre. Geoje offered a 235,541 m² plot for the development while the ministry will invest KRW25.2 billion (USD22.3 million) in the construction, which is expected to be completed in February 2017.

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order to supply comprehensive MacGregor equipment package for two 38,000 dwt bulk carriers. The order was booked into second quarter order intake and includes following equipment/ship: – design and key components for hatch covers – deck cranes – electric deck machinery – steering gear – air compressor – […]

Singapore, 24 June 2015 – Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that through its subsidiary Seaonics, it has acquired ICD Software, a leading provider of automation and control system software for the offshore and marine sectors.

Established in 2011 and 51% controlled by VARD, Seaonics delivers winches, cranes and handling equipment to the offshore and maritime sector. The company has developed cranes for critical offshore lifting operations up to 250t, and is one of the market leaders for Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS). Prior to the transaction, Seaonics employed 50 employees in Norway and a subsidiary in Poland.