Trimble today announced the launch of the Trimble® ST30 smart target, a new-generation surveying system. This system breaks new ground by integrating optical and subscription-based GNSS functionality into a single smart target solution. Setting a new standard for traceability, redundancy, versatility and safety, the ST30 introduces key innovations, including tilt compensation and automatic rod height… Read More
By Sam LaGrone Three new shipyards have been tapped to construct seven Landing Craft Utility landing vessels as part of an overall $280 million deal to expand the production of the heavy-lift amphibious connector, the Navy announced Tuesday. Conrad Shipyard, LLC of Orange, Texas, Master Boat Builders, Inc. of Coden, Ala., and Saronic Technologies of… Read More
By Alan Bosworth Stroyliderplus has started construction in Astrakhan of a Project FPDR1 non-self-propelled multi-bucket hopper dredger for Vodohod Passenger Port. The project was announced on Monday, September 14. The vessel is designed to dredge heavy cohesive and non-cohesive soils in categories I–V. Flotproekt, the design bureau within the Stroyliderplus group, developed the FPDR1 project…. Read More
TotalEnergies Lubmarine division announces the launch of Aurelia FE, an innovative trunk piston engine oil designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs and improve vessel efficiency. With fuel representing the largest operating expense for most vessels, Aurelia FE delivers a new approach to energy efficiency through advanced lubricant technology. Extensive laboratory bench… Read More
By David Foxwell The Figueras shipyard is building the OESV for Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi. Designed by Salt Ship Design in Norway, it is designed to undertake a wide range of operations in the offshore energy industry, including inspection, maintenance and repair, construction, walk-to-work/flotel services, and cable-laying. Its versatile design ensures that the vessel can… Read More