General News – Page 273
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India’s government approves funding for new shipyards
The government of India has approved three projects, worth Rs 1,070 crore ($227 million), for development of shipbuilding yards along the Gujarat coast line.
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NewsCrowley to build two more ocean tugs
Crowley Maritime in the USA has ordered two additional high-bollard-pull Ocean class tugs from Bollinger Shipyards.
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NewsHeerema orders deepwater pipelayer
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) in the Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the building of a new deep water construction vessel at a cost of $ 600-700 million.
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MHI to reorganise shipyards
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Japan will be reorganising its production structure for shipbuilding and ocean development business, which is currently undertaken at the company''s three shipyards in Nagasaki, Shimonoseki and Kobe.
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NewsEarly availability for IMO II compliant MaK engine
With the implementation of IMO II regulations for the marine industry on 1 January 2011, Caterpillar Motoren has been working for nearly three years on a strategy for each of its four medium-speed engine series.
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NewsCautious optimism from Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä Corporation has issued its interim report for January to June 2010, in which it notes that the markets are recovering, but the situation continues to prove difficult and the restructuring programme continues.
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NewsMajor LPG tanker equipment order from Brazil
Hamworthy has been awarded a contract by Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Promar covering the ship design and supply of cargo handling systems for eight liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers.
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Containership capacity influx threatens freight recovery
Deliveries of new containerships will reach over 200,000 TEU in July, the highest level of deliveries ever recorded in a single month and could threaten the recovery in freight levels, especially if demand in August is not be as strong as expected.
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News20 MOB recovery systems for cruise fleet
UK safety equipment company Cosalt has won an order from Princess Cruises to supply 20 man over board (MOB) recovery systems as part of the cruise line''s new safety implementation for rescuing casualties from the sea.
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DSME gets AET tanker order
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has inked a letter of intent with Malaysia''s tanker owner AET to build four 320,000 dwt crude carriers.
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NewsOptiMarin signs agreement with Allweiler
Allweiler AS, Norway, a supplier of marine pump units and packages, has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with the leading ballast water treatment (BWT) solution provider OptiMarin.
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NewsCommon-rail technology for Norwegian ferry newbuildings
MAN Diesel & Turbo recently signed a contract with Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group Fosen to supply eight common-rail-based 10L32/44CR main engines, along with six L21/31 auxiliary gensets and four RENK gearboxes.
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NewsWater taxi quartet impress during sea trials
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s four 41m Austal-designed and built high speed passenger ferries have achieved outstanding performance on recent sea trials.
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Kiel engine factory receives sustainability award
Caterpillar’s Kiel Engine Center in Germany has been recognized with environmental award from the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
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Taiwan owner firms up CSBC orders
Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines confirms its order for 14 boxships from compatriot shipbuilder CSBC which are scheduled to be delivered from late 2011 onwards.
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NewsHyundai wins design awards
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) boosted its expertise in product design by winning prizes at Red Dot Design Award 2010 in Germany.
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NewsCrew boat order for Strategic Marine
Australian-based Strategic Marine has been awarded a contract to construct three 28m crew boats, bringing the company’s current order book value to more than $200 million.
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Turkish tanker owner orders ballast water management systems
OceanSaver in Norway has signed a major contract with Hyundai Heavy Inudstries in Korea for the delivery of two ballast water management (BWM) systems for Gungen, a Turkish owner and operator of Suezmax tankers.
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ClassNK establishes office in Cardiff
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) announced the official opening of a new exclusive surveyor office in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
