The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation held its 56th session on 26-30 July 2010 in London. It was declared that till 2012 the sub-committee means to elaborate a strategy of implementation of electronic navigation (e-navigation). By the time, e-navigation architecture is to be designed and its functionality, user elements, on-board and onshore equipment, databases and communication means, specified. More information…

Construction of the offshore ice-protected Prirazlomnaya stationary oil production platform in the Barents Sea will soon be completed. The platform is designated for development of the same-named field. More information…

In November, 2007, Thrane&Thrane started production of SAILOR – ship satellite equipment INMARSAT FleetBroadBand. In June, 2009, the product line consisting of FleetBroadBand 500 and 250 was supplemented by SAILOR 150 FleetBroadBand designated for small ships and yachts. More information…

On its session held on March 4, the Russian Government is to consider a draft regulation stipulating powers of the Ministry of Telecommunications and Mass Communications and the Ministry of Transport regarding confirmation of forms and issuance procedure of permits to apply ship and on-board radio stations, correspondingly. More information…

On February 10, the administration of the Vasilievsky Island District reported year 2009 results of social and economic development and its year 2010 objectives. Within the framework of the event, leading enterprises of the district demonstrated their achievements and the most interesting developments. More information…

Transas Group entered into contract for delivery of aids to navigation for 10 dry-cargo carriers of project RSD44. These are the first vessels being constructed within the framework of the programme for the development of inland waterway transport of the Russian Federation. More information…