General News 13-18 – Page 281
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BAE Systems to buy US shipyards
The UK’s BAE Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atlantic Marine Holding Company from JFL-AMH Partners, LLC, a portfolio company of the private equity firm J.F. Lehman for a cash consideration of $352 million.
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NewsGlobal FPS installation report released
New research released today by energy business analysts, Douglas-Westwood, reveals that worldwide expenditure on Floating Production Systems (FPSs) will total $44.8 billion between 2010 and 2014.
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Odense Steel Shipyard sells Lithuanian subsidiaries
Odense Steel Shipyard in Denmark has entered into an agreement on the sale of its Lithuanian subsidiaries, AB “Baltijos” LAIVU STATYKLA and UAB “Baltic Engineering Centre” (Baltija Shipyard and BEC), to BLRT Grupp AS.
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Evergreen orders container ships from South Korea
After recently announcing a fleet expansion plan involving 100 vessels, Evergreen Group chairman Y.F. Chang has ordered 10 8,000 TEU container ships from a South Korean builder, as well as considering ordering 12 similar vessels from CSBC Corp., Taiwan.
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End of Wärtsilä’s production in the Netherlands approved
Wärtsilä will start the execution of the restructuring measures in the Netherlands following a positive advice from the works council and approval of a social plan.
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GL guidelines on gas fuel in force
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has issued guidelines for gas as ship fuel on the application of the IMO regulations. These guidelines are in force since 1 May and apply to all ships excluding liquefied gas tankers.
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NewsUK orders new scientific research ship
The UK’s leading environmental research organisation has commissioned a 6,300 tonne displacement scientific research ship to replace the RRS Discovery which was built in 1962 and is coming to the end of its useful scientific working life.
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NewsUS Navy orders material for JHSV 4 and 5
The US Navy has exercised contract options funding Austal’s acquisition of long lead-time equipment associated with the construction of two additional 103m Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV).
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NewsP&O’s new ropax ferry launched
The launching of the car-passenger ferry “Spirit of Britain”, built for P&O Ferries by STX Europe’s Rauma shipyard, took place recently.
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NewsSolstad orders LNG powered PSV
STX Europe has been awarded a contract with Solstad Rederi AS to build an innovative LNG-powered platform supply vessel (PSV) at a cost of approximately NOK 450 million ($67 million).
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DNV provides distillate fuel quality data
Singapore-based DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) has unveiled the maritime industry’s most comprehensive data service on marine distillate quality delivered to commercial vessels globally.
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Satisfactory tests results for Aalborg’s BWT solution
Aalborg Industries in Denmark has successfully finalized the land-based tests towards obtaining IMO’s ‘Type Approval’ of its AquaTriComb ballast water treatment system with very satisfactory test results.
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AWT reduces Odfjell’s fuel consumption
California-based Applied Weather Technology (AWT) announced that the Odfjell Group recently selected AWT’s routing services and onboard voyage optimisation system to help the shipowner enhance safety and efficiency, as well as reduce fuel consumption.
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NewsChinese engine manufacturer completes first Mitsubishi-UE
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) subsidiary Yichang Marine Diesel Engine (YMD) has completed its first Mitsubishi-UE low-speed marine diesel engine under a technology licensing arrangement with MHI.
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Fairstar plans to expand fleet
Fairstar Heavy Transport has entered into a contract with Guangzhou Shipyards International (GSI), part of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation, to build two 50,000 dwt open stern, semi-submersible vessels at a fixed cost of $101,888,000 per ship.
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NewsNew owner to make Malta yard credible
The new Italian owners of the Cospicua ship repair facility, formerly know as Malta Drydocks, expect to see ‘tranquillity’ and ‘flexibility’ if the yard''s international credibility were to be restored.
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UKHO completes ENC coverage of China
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced the completion of Chinese coastal coverage, another substantial increase in the Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) available in its Admiralty Vector Chart Service.
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NewsGuadeloupe orders repeat Austal ferries
Guadeloupe-based ferry operator L’Express des Iles has selected Austal to design and construct two 47m high speed catamaran ferries.
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NewsGE gas turbine powers new USCG cutter
The US Coast Guard’s national security cutter USCGC Waesche was commissioned recently and is powered by one GE LM2500 gas turbine and two diesel engines in a combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG) propulsion system.
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Daewoo signs JV with Russia
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has formed a joint venture with Russia''s United Shipbuilding Company to build ships in Russia''s Far East.
