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ABS class contract for LNG carriers
ABS is to classify two ‘Moss-type’ LNG carriers to be built in Korea for Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
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NewsNew Arabian Gulf investment
UAE-based Seven Seas has launched a US$800,000 HVAC facility and living quarters for Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) in the Arabian Gulf.
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NewsOman Drydock to launch new LNG repair partnership
Oman Drydock Company (ODC) and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) have announced that they will be forming a new partnership to target the LNG carrier repair market.
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NewsPoland’s Remontowa Shipbuilding to build iceberg tugboat
A Polish shipyard has signed a contract to build a specialised ice-class towing vessel for a Norwegian operator, writes Jaroslaw Ada-mowski.
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NewsFinnish government plans to join with Meyer Werft to buy STX Turku yard
The Finnish government is understood to be in talks with Meyer Werft of Germany with a view to a takeover of the STX-owned Turku shipyard.
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News‘Next generation’ short-sea ships ordered
Finland’s Containerships Ltd Oy, GNS Shipping/Nordic Hamburg and ARKON Shipping have ordered two ‘next generation’ dual-fuel container ships for the European short-sea trade.
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NewsJapanese companies make a move
Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has formed a strategic alliance with Teramoto Iron Works Co Ltd to market its EnergySail and Aquarius MRE System technologies.
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NewsBraemar oversees Nigerian LNG build
Braemar Engineering has been appointed to act as shipping consultants to Bonny Gas Transport, subsidiary of Nigeria LNG (NLNG), and will oversee the building of six LNG carriers.
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NewsFirst LNG order for Japanese joint venture
MI LNG, the joint venture company established by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding, has received an order for an LNG carrier for NYK Line.
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NewsABS approves simplified system
US-based CUI Global''s GasPT2 technology has received ABS certification for marine and offshore use.
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NewsCammell Laird unveils new ‘green’ package
Cammell Laird has developed an environmental package mainly for ferries in the shipyard industry, following its strongest year of trading in the sector.
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NewsBIMCO conference hears from shipping industry
At BIMCO’s Annual Conference last week, delegates heard from the shipowners affected by upcoming regulatory requirements, with ballast water management a key issue.
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NewsRolls-Royce announces orders for four more ships
Following the announcement of two significant contracts for Rolls-Royce on 6 May, the company has announced a further spate of orders.
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NewsBV accelerates CSR-H implementation
Classification society Bureau Veritas reports that it has completed a series of consequence assessments with major shipyards in Korea, China and Japan to help them speed the implementation of the IACS Harmonised Common Structural Rules.
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Hyde Marine BWTS signs partnerships
Hyde Marine is partnering with two companies for engineering and installation of its chemical-free Hyde Guardian Gold ballast water treatment system (BWTS) – a move that will help the industry prepare for the ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Treatment Convention.
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NewsSealing options for meeting VGP grow
A growing range of sealing solutions are available which enable ship operators to meet the US Vessel General Permit conditions; the latest options are described by Wendy Laursen.
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NewsNES receives order for battery hybrid propulsion plant for PSV
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has announced an order for its Quadro energy storage technology (Quest) for installation in a PSV to be built by Havyard for Fafnir Offshore.
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NewsRolls-Royce wins £25.5m worth of orders
Rolls-Royce’s design and integrated ship equipment is proving popular as the company secures two separate orders worth a total of £25.5m.
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DK Group rebrands
Maritime technology company, DK Group, has changed its corporate name, rebranding as Silverstream Technologies.
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NewsBlohm + Voss bags ferry conversions
Blohm + Voss Repair in Hamburg has signed a letter of intent with Scandlines to convert and complete the two controversial ferry newbuildings ''Berlin'' and ''Copenhagen'', writes Tom Todd.
