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Mammoet Opens New Offi ces

Mammoet has opened a new offi ce in

São Paulo, Brazil, replacing its previ- ous premises in the city. The new offi ce serves as main offi ce for the whole Latin

America region.Additionally, Mammoet opened a new crane depot in Europe at the Port of Antwerp.

GTT Membrane LNG Bunker Barge

Houston-based GTT North America (GTT NA), U.S. subsidiary of French engineering and technology company

GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz SA), has received an Approval in Principle from DNV GL for the design of a 2,200 cubic meter liquefi ed natural gas (LNG) bunker barge.

Australia $2B Patrol Boat Program

A new $2 billion Pacifi c Patrol Boat (PPB) Program was unveiled by Austra- lian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and

Defense Minister David Johnston aims to signifi cantly strengthen security in our region. “The current fl eet of 22 patrol boats gifted to 12 Pacifi c island countries from 1987 to 1997 are now approaching their end of service life. This new pro- gram will involve the construction of more than 20 steel, all purpose patrol vessels that will considerably enhance the maritime security of our Pacifi c and regional partners,” Johnston said, add- ing, “Australia has a fundamental strate- gic interest in the security and stability of Pacifi c island nations.” Senator John- ston said the rugged Australian-made patrol boats are worth $594 million with through life sustainment and personnel costs estimated at $1.38b over 30 years.

Scania’s Annual Service Competition

Scania’s Top Team Engines competition- like training event for its service techni- cians has begun, bringing together par- ticipants from all over North America to develop their skills by combining train- ing and teamwork while competing. And the resulting benefi t for Scania custom- ers is more effective service, the com- pany said. Scania Top Team Engines is a competitive training event developed to continually enhance the skills, knowl- edge, professionalism and teamwork for

Scania technicians all over North Amer- ica. The competition also helps attract skilled professionals to the industry.

Bordelon Celebrates 35 Years

This year marks the 35th anniversary of

Bordelon Marine. Established in 1979, the company said it has maintained a family-oriented culture and a positive presence in its community by continuing the long standing trust it has established with its vendors and employees alike.

Wes Bordelon, the company’s current

President and CEO, took the helm of

Bordelon Marine in 1999 at the end of a cycle of the family business that had seen several periods of growth and de- cline. Beginning in 2000, Mr. Bordelon implemented a program that ultimately rebuilt the fl eet of vessels though new- builds and acquisitions while simultane- ously diversifying and solidifying the company customer base.

Kappel Propellers for New Bulkers

Lemissoler Navigation Co. Ltd., a Cy- prus-based owner and operator, selected the MAN Alpha Kappel propeller design for a new series of 8 × 58,500 DWT bulk carriers planned for delivery dur- ing 2015 and 2016. The 6.8-m, slow- running, four-bladed Kappel fi xed-pitch propellers will be tailored to the SDARI- designed bulk carriers and a drivetrain powered by an MAN B&W 5S60ME-C engine, economy-rated at 8,050 kW and 89 rpm. The eight vessels will be built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of the New Century Shipbuilding Group,

Jiangsu Province, China.

Rowan Contracts With Damen

Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV), part of Damen Shiprepair & Conver- sion, has been awarded the contract by a subsidiary of Rowan Companies plcto remodel the Rowan Viking. The Rowan

Viking is a Keppel Fels ‘N’ Class Drill- ing Rig. The rig, which at 124 (l) x 95 (w) x 170 (h) meters is one of the largest of its type, is active in the North Sea.

Caterpillar Win REMARSL Order

Caterpillar Marine was selected to pro- vide an optimized tug package for a 55T

ASD tug new build for Remolcadores

Marracoi SL (REMARSL). Two Cat 3512C EPA Tier 2 propulsion engines will power the tug and two MTA 523FP azimuth thrusters. Each Cat 3512C ma- rine propulsion engine will provide 2 x 1765 kW @1800 rpm of rated pow- er. Auxiliary power will be delivered through 2 x Cat C9 engines. The vessel will be built at Freinaval in Spain.

Schottel & European River Cruising

About 40 European river cruise vessels are or will be equipped with a Schottel propulsion concept with four Schot- tel Twin Propellers STP 200. The con- cept was specifi cally designed for river cruise ships, offering numerous advan- tages such as low-noise, shallow draft, increased overall effi ciency and energy effi cient operation, according to the manufacturer. (Photo cour tesy of Lloyd’ s Register)

Dr. Alfultis (Photo cour tesy of SUNY Maritime)

Chin (Photo cour tesy of W allem)

Wilson (Photo cour tesy of the American Club) van Hemmen & Roelse (Photo cour tesy of Lloyd’ s Register)

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