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NASSCO Starts Construction on Third T-AKE Ship
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has begun construction on the third ship in the T-AKE program, a new class of combat logistics force ships designated the Lewis and Clark class.The U.S. Navy has awarded NASSCO contracts for eight dry cargo/ammunition ships and ...
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P&I club calls for greater investment in ships' crews
The 'A' rated, 55 million GT North of England P&I club is calling on the world's shipowners to increase their investment in crew welfare. Without greater care and rewards, the club believes the professional status of seafarers - and with it the effectiveness and safety of the shipping industry as ...
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Graig builds handysize Diamonds
The Cardiff-based Graig Group has launched a unique double-hull handysize bulk carrierdesign with an eight-ship order in Vietnam. Graig has contracted four Graig Carl Bro-designed Diamond 34 bulkers, with four options, to be built at Vinashin?s Pha Rung shipyard. Delivery dates begin in mid 2007.The Diamond 34 is a new ...
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Bulgaria establishes unit for investigating marine accidents
An independent unit for investigating marine accidents will be established within Bulgaria's Transport Ministry, as stated in the changes in the Commercial Shipping Code.The establishment of an autonomous unit will increase the quality of investigation of marine accidents. Such units have long been operating in countries like Great Britain, The ...
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Tanker industry facing replacement problem
The size distribution of tankers 5,000-80,000 DWT to be phased out of the oil trades according to MARPOL 13G is quite different from the size distribution of the orderbook, said INTERTANKO's Manager of Research and Projects Erik Ranheim at the Lloyd's List's 7th Product Tanker Conference in London this week. ...
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Korean steel prices review
Korean shipbuilder and steel makers are reviewing thick steel plate price negotiation methods from six months? intervals to longer periods of one to three years. Steel producers are reportedly looking favourably at the proposals and both industries are seeking to achieve a ?win-win? solution. If the prices can be reviewed ...
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Mackinaw impresses
Two weeks into its builders' sea trials, the new U.S. Coast Guard cutter ?Mackinaw? is easing into an operational schedule and impressing those who are aboard. "We're still early in the trials, but it looks like the ship will meet the requirements we've set," stated Capt. Ian Grunther, project manager ...
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Bad maintenance of lifesaving gear costs lives
From July 1, 2006, regular inspections, tests and services by manufacturer-trained and approved technicians become mandatory for all SOLAS ships. Failure of ship operators to prove that they follow the new inspection and maintenance requirements will result in their ships being detained and delayed. "Time's up for unsafe maintenance," says ...
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Air patrols guard Malacca Strait
The four Southeast Asian nations guarding the Malacca Strait started joint air patrols of the vital sea-lane when a Malaysian military plane took to the air with Singaporean personnel on board.The aircraft took off from Subang air force base, on the outskirts of the Malaysian capital, with a crew of ...
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Hanjin shortens welding time
Hanjin Heavy Industries has developed an automatic vertical welding machine (HW-EG2) which has dramatically reduced welding time. The shipbuilder recently used the new equipment in the construction of an 8,100TEU container ship and claims they shortened the welding time by about 10%.
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Wartsila powers Chilean patrol vessels
Wärtsilä Corporation won a contract in August to deliver complete propulsion systems for two 80.6 metre offshore patrol for the Chilean Coast Guard. Designed by the German company Fassmer, each of the 1,850 tonne displacement patrol vessels will be equipped with two 12-cylinder Wärtsilä 26 main engines having a combined ...
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BC to widen Utah ferry
BC Ferries in Canada has acquired the 20-year old ferry, John Atlantic Burr, from the State of Utah, USA, for $200,000. The vessel was extensively surveyed by BC Ferries' engineers prior to submitting a formal bid and was found to be in excellent condition. The vessel was previously operated on ...
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CMA CGM acquires Delmas
Leading French carrier CMA CGM has completed the $600 million acquisition of Delmas, previously 100% held by the Bollore Group. Through this transaction, CMA CGM has acquired the Delmas, Otal, Setramar brands, a 50% share in SudCargos, and Delmas' vessels, containers and headquarters in Le Havre. In West Africa, CMA ...
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DRS wins US Navy contracts
DRS Technologies, Inc, , headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, was awarded several new contracts with a combined value of approximately $43 million to design and produce power conversion, distribution and control equipment for next-generation and existing classes of U.S. Navy combatant surface ships and submarines. The contracts were awarded to ...
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Northrop Grumman Gulf shipyards back in action
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced its Ship Systems sector has put out the call to all its shipyard employees who can return to work at its Pascagoula and New Orleans shipyards to do so. Both yards returned to partial ship production and office work at the beginning of this week and ...
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Wärtsilä powers New Zealand warships
Wärtsilä has won contracts in the beginning of the year for propulsion systems for the seven-vessel Project Protector of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The main contractor for the project is the Australian defence supplier Tenix Defence Pty Ltd, on behalf of the New Zealand Ministry of Defence. The project ...
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China builds barge for nuclear plant
China will manufacture a barge for the Russian Federal Nuclear Agency which will outfit it with the reactor equipment at the Sevmash plant in Severodvinsk located in the Archangels region in northern Russia. China offered the best conditions for the barge production and in addition it will issue Russia a ...
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Strike hits Helsinki yard
Some 400 workers shut down the Helsinki operations of shipbuilder Aker Finnyards on Friday in protest against planned layoffs and cutbacks. The strike, scheduled to last until Monday morning, came after last month's announcement by the company that it would outsource some operations, cut its work force in Helsinki by ...
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STX clinches three ethylene carriers
STX Shipbuilding in South Korea won a $110 million order for three ethylene carriers from a German ship owner for delivery in 2007 and 2008.
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Aker wins Sub Sea IMR vessel
Aker Yards has signed a contract worth approximately $76 million to build a Sub Sea IMR (inspection, maintenance and repair) vessel for ?stensj? Rederi AS. The 108.7 m long and 23 m wide vessel will be delivered summer 2007.Main duties for the 6,200 DWT newbuilding, which is an ST 255 ...
