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The revision of MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code (Annex VI) is on track for formal adoption in October 2008 and is likely to enter into force in March 2010.…

China's first domestic built LNG carrier successfully completed its sea trials and was recently handed over to China LNG Shipping Holdings Co, a joint venture of China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC),…

Greek shipowners have continued their stance of wait-and-see approach regarding newbuilding orders during March according to the latest report by shipbroker George Moundreas & Co. Only 17 vessels were contracted in March…

The Siemens Industry Solutions (IS) Division is two equip two further cruise ships of AIDA Cruises with electrical and automation systems based on the Siship PAX platform. The order was received from…

South Korea?s POSCO is considering a rise in steel prices, easing fears that rising raw material costs will hit its earnings, and lifting its shares to a four-week high. The company, the…

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won a $300 million order from Korea Lines to build two VLCCs for delivery by the end of 2010. The South Korean shipbuilder is set to start…

FBMA Marine Inc. (FBMA), the Aboitiz-owned shipbuilder based in Cebu, Philippines has signed a new building contract with Wightlink, Portsmouth UK. The order is to design and build two new 41m medium…

Singapore-listed shipyard Cosco Corp has begun quoting new sales contracts in Chinese yuan to reduce the impact of any further decline in the U.S. dollar, the company's president said recently. "We have…

The European Commission (EC) has reiterated its support for shipping emissions to be addressed globally at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as long as it meets agreed deadlines. The message was delivered…