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18 October 2018

Cost-efficient dry-docking: VesselMan and DNV GL team up to offer optimized solution for dry-docking management

Customers of VesselMan, a project management tool for dry-docking, will now be able to access DNV GL’s Best Practices for dry-docking as part of their services. Dry-docking is an important part of a vessels mandatory maintenance regime and takes place regularly throughout the vessel’s life-cycle. However, without proper management and planning, ship-owners and operators can often experience cost overruns, lengthy dock stays, and lost...

17 October 2018

TC Ship Safety bulletin: Legalization of cannabis in Canada and vessel operation

Purpose Recreational cannabis will be legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018. This bulletin reminds authorized representatives and seafarers of their responsibility to operate vessels safely, taking into account the implications of the Cannabis Act and related amendments. The new laws are: the Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential...

17 October 2018

Vard Electro Canada expands under the National Shipbuilding Strategy

Vard Electro Canada is an expert in detailed electrical engineering, procurement and product integration. Vard Electro Canada was formed under its parent company Vard Electro Norway, in direct response to Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Incorporated in 2016, Vard Electro Canada has been awarded work on two NSS new ship construction projects: The Joint Support Ships (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy and the Offshore Oceanographic...

15 October 2018

12th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit features powerful roster of speakers

The Vancouver Island Economic Summit -- October 24 and 25, 2018 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo -- has organized a powerful roster of speakers. In addition to receiving a complimentary copy of the State of the Island Economic Report, attendees are sure to enjoy presentations such as: Pulling Together -- Partnerships & Collaboration in the Alberni-Clayoquot -- with Pat Deakin (Economic Development Office, City of Port...

15 October 2018

Suncor introduces ship-to-ship fuelling to the Port of Vancouver

A little under three years ago, Suncor began looking into opportunities for their West Coast facilities. “The marine industry was top of mind,” said Patrick Ritchie, General Manager, wholesale sales and site operations, Suncor. When describing the decision to enter into the bunkering service for foreign-flagged vessels visiting B.C.’s West Coast. “We started off with truck-to-vessel deliveries in February 2016 and quickly realized there was high...

03 October 2018

Furuno sensors capture several "Product of Excellence" awards at NMEA Conference

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) held its 47th annual conference and expo in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida last week. Each year, marine electronics manufacturers, dealers and installers from around the country gather for four days filled with training and exhibition of the latest products from each manufacturer. The NMEA Conference and Expo is also where the association reveals their exclusive NMEA "Product of Excellence" awards...

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