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Maersk extends survey periods
A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S (APMM) and ABS have agreed to extend out-of-water drydocking periods from five to seven and a half years for eligible vessels. The agreement signed this week covers an initial fleet of 14 Maersk Line containerships. 12 Mar 2010
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Cutting edge trimaran ferry exceeds expectations
Austal’s next generation 102m trimaran has impressed during sea trials, achieving a speed of 39 knots at 90% MCR with 340 tonnes deadweight. 12 Mar 2010
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Alaska orders research vessel
The US shipbuilder Marinette Marine Corporation, Fincantieri’s American subsidiary, has received an order to build an oceanographic research vessel capable of working in icy arctic waters (Alaska Region Research Vessel – ARRV) for the University of Fairbanks, Alaska. 12 Mar 2010
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Indian navy selects IBS for new fleet tankers
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for two new fleet tankers being built in Italy for the Indian navy. 12 Mar 2010
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NYK, "K" Line alter newbuilding orders
Two of Japan’s largest shipping firms, NYK and “K” Line, reached agreements with shipbuilders to convert some container ship orders to orders for bulk carriers and other vessels, as demand for container shipping is expected to take time to make a full-fledged recovery. 12 Mar 2010
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Transocean newbuilding begins contract with Chevron
Transocean Ltd. announced that the newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship Discoverer Inspiration has commenced operations for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico under a five-year drilling contract. 12 Mar 2010
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Disinfecting ballast water with UV
To assist operators of cruise ships, tankers, semi-submersibles, jack-up rigs and other large ocean-going vessels to meet the IMO’s ballast water discharge requirements, UV disinfection specialist Hanovia in the UK has partnered with three systems integrators to provide validated, on-board water treatment systems that are easy to install and use. 12 Mar 2010
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RINA appoints new General Manager for America
Genoa-based classification society RINA has appointed Massimo Volta as its new General Manager for America. 12 Mar 2010
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Jurong secures Petrobras FPSO conversion contract
Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, has secured an approximately S$130 million contract to carry out pre-conversion works on the VLCC SUVA, to be renamed FPSO P62 for Petrobras Netherlands B.V. 11 Mar 2010
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New orders for Stena Bulk, Sonangol tanker pool
The Gothenburg-based Stena Bulk, which recently confirmed the order at Samsung Shipyard for two in-house designed Suezmax tankers for delivery in 2011, has now placed further orders together with partners and the Angolan oil company Sonangol. 11 Mar 2010
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Two more boxships join Seaspan
Hong Kong based Seaspan Corporation announced the delivery of its 44th and 45th vessels, the Guayaquil Bridge and the COSCO Japan. 11 Mar 2010
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Solar Solve bucks the trend
Far from being hit by the recession, South Shields based Solar Solve Marine, manufacturer of the SOLASOLV brand of ships roller sunscreens, continues to win significant orders and enjoy success, as well as the job security they offer for the future. 11 Mar 2010
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Saudis sign anti-piracy Code
IMO reports that Saudi Arabia has lent its support to the Code of Conduct designed to combat the current high levels of piracy in the Indian Ocean. 10 Mar 2010
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Composite pipework specialists extend cooperation
Harris Pye Group (HPG) and Future Pipe Industries (FPI), of The Netherlands, have extended their collaboration agreement, which will see HPG become FPI’s exclusive marine representative, distributor and installation contractor in Australia, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, the UAE, the UK and USA. 10 Mar 2010
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Research project BESST receives EU funding
GL teams up with leading European shipyards to produce breakthrough design solutions. 10 Mar 2010
