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Cosco wins contract to build drillship
China''s Cosco Dalian Shipyard has been awarded a $500 million turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract by Dalian Deepwater Development to build an advanced and versatile DP3 deepwater drillship.
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NewsNew MSC flagship confirmed
MSC Cruises and STX France have announced the conclusion of the legal process that finalises the order of a new ‘Fantasia’ class cruise ship (hull number U32), the 12th in the MSC Cruises fleet.
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NewsAustal hosts keel laying for JHSV 1
Just over six months after the official opening of Austal’s new Module Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in November 2009, Austal USA hosted a keel-laying ceremony at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.
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Extra vigilance during bunker operations recommended
Ever more sophisticated oil-spill detection technology means shipowners are at even greater risk of being investigated for maritime pollution offences, according to North P&I club.
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NewsPerkins gensets power Greek ferry
Perkins Marine Power genset engines have been chosen to provide auxiliary power to a new double-ended Greek car and passenger ferry.
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Chinese yard bags Kamsarmax order
The Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry which specialises in Handymax and Supramax bulkers has diversified into the Kamsarmax market.
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NOL orders ten boxships
Singapore-based shipping and logistics company Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has ordered ten new 8,400 TEU container ships from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to be delivered in 2013 and 2014.
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World’s first certified ice navigation training course
The ship manoeuvring simulator centre of Trondheim, Norway is the first training centre to have its navigation course certified to DNV’s ice navigation standard.
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Major VLCC contract for OceanSaver
Drammen-based OceanSaver announced that Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) has ordered ballast water management (BWM) systems for six VLCCs thus lifting the company’s order book to approximately NOK 280 million.
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NewsGerman class prepared for gas-fuelled shipping
In common with other major classification societies, Germanischer Lloyd has issued guidelines for gas as ship fuel on the application of the IMO regulations.
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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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NewsTrue hybrid power for marine propulsion
Consulting engineering firm Ricardo is a well-known name in marine diesel engine circles; , the company works closely with several major large engine companies, and such work has increased in both volume and importance as rising fuel costs and tighter emission regulations have forced engine designers as well as vessel ...
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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.
