General News 13-18 – Page 303
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London P&I Club warns on dangers of using out-of-date charts
The London P&I Club says there is evidence to suggest that out-of-date onboard charts and other nautical publications continue to be a contributory cause of shipping accidents.
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NewsUlstein is upbeat about the future
Ulstein Group says that it has invested nearly NOK 200 million in new projects of late. “It is during downturns that it’s important to invest in the future,” says Ulstein deputy CEO Tore Ulstein.
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NewsSweden takes tough line on 0.1% sulphur requirement
Swedish authorities have taken a tough stance on the implementation of a 0.1% sulphur fuel limit for ships at berth in European Union (EU) ports, which came into effect from 1 January, 2010.
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NewsRAN awards ship bridge simulator contract to Kongsberg
Kongsberg Maritime Simulation & Training, based in Horten, Norway, has been awarded a contract valued at more than NOK 38 million ($6.45 million) to supply the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with ship bridge simulation systems to upgrade the Navy''s training centre, located at HMAS Watson in Sydney, Australia.
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NewsAustal secures JHSV 2 and 3 contracts
The US Navy has exercised contract options funding the construction of two additional Austal Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV) as part of an existing 10-vessel, AUD$1.8 billion program.
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NewsVoith propulsion for Egyptian tugs
Two new Voith Water Tractors (VWT) each are currently being built for the port authorities of Alexandria and Damietta. Voith Turbo Marine is supplying the propulsion components for these four vessels.
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NewsAustralia to reform naval ship repair sector
Greg Combet, minister for ‘defence personnel, materiel and science’, today announced reforms to Australia’s naval ship repair sector that will help deliver better results for the Navy and more certainty for defence industry.
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Gulf Offshore orders newbuilds from domestic yards
Gulf Offshore Logistics in the US has awarded contracts for two new classes of PSVs.
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NewsKawasaki delivers Dunkirkmax bulk carrier
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has delivered the Feg Success bulk carrier to Cape 4 International S.A. at its Sakaide shipyard.
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NewsDNV awards world’s first MLC 2006 certificate to Thenemaris
DNV awarded Thenamaris Ships Management Inc.’s vessel, the Seacrown, the world’s first Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certificate, consistent with a voluntary Declaration of Compliance (Part II) with the MLC.
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NewsAnalysts say financial crisis rocking the boat for Chinese shipbuilders
Although China''s shipbuilding industry reported a gross output value growth and received the most orders in the world in 2009, analysts said it still faces gloomy prospects in the next few years.
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NewsMOL promoting R&D on high-performance antifouling paint
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Nippon Paint Co., Ltd., and Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co., Ltd. are jointly promoting R&D on high-performance antifouling paints that improve vessels’ fuel efficiency.
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BV upgrades maritime portal
The French international classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has upgraded its dedicated maritime website to make it easier for the shipping industry to keep up with changes to statutory and class requirements.
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NewsMAN Diesel pre-empts IMO ship recycling regulations
MAN Diesel is to introduce a ‘materials declaration’ for all its products containing materials identified by IMO as hazardous in order to comply with the proposed ‘IMO Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships’ regulations.
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NewsDales expands repair facilities
Aberdeen-based ship repair and maintenance specialist, Dales Marine Services, has expanded its operations on Scotland’s east coast with the lease of a dry dock at the Port of Leith and a workshop at Montrose.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman radars for Sydney ferries
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has been chosen to supply radars for the Sydney Harbour Ferries fleet.
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NewsNew owner of Erie Shipyard promises growth
Donjon Marine Co., Inc., a global marine services provider based in New Jersey, recently announced the creation of Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair LLC (DSR).
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NewsCSIC sees rise in profits
China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) said its profit in 2009 jumped 18.5 percent to 7.39 billion yuan ($1.1 billion).
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Samho wins Turkish bulk carrier order
The South Korean shipbuilder Samho Shipyard has won an order from Turkish shipowner Densa for six 32,000 dwt bulk carriers.
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NewsKeppel delivers platform supply geotechnical vessel
Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine), has delivered a platform supply geotechnical vessel to Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte. Ltd (Greatship). The vessel has been bareboat chartered to GC Rieber Shipping Asia Pte Ltd (GC Rieber).
