Author: Importer

Though the deals are yet to be signed, Daewoo, Samsung and Hyundai are about to win orders for three, four and four LNG carriers respectively from the Qatar Gas II project next…

Singapore-based SembCorp Marine says its PPL Shipyard has won a rig job worth between $132 million and $142 million from Norwegian company Awilco Offshore ASA. Rig construction is expected to start in…

INP Heavy Industries in South Korea has received newbuilding orders of six ships.Sekwang Shipping in South Korea ordered four 20,000 DWT chemical tankers plus four more options at a value of $270…

On behalf of a joint venture company with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Höegh LNG has concluded contracts for two firm and one optional LNG shuttle and regasification vessels (LNG SRV) to be built…

Long-standing licensee, Hitachi-Zosan of Japan has completed the first MAN B&W Diesel S65ME-C two-stroke engine. This is the first of three engines for Greek owner Dynacom. The 7S65ME-C main engines have been…

The Royal Navy ice breaker entered Argentina?s main naval base of Puerto Belgrano in early March after damaging its rudder while in Antarctica in February. It was the first time since the…

Bulgarian company Bulyard Shipbuilding Industries (BSI) has been short-listed as subcontractor by France's Armaris. The 100 million euro contract with BSI will be part of the French-Italian defence partnership on Fregate Europeene…

France's Port of Marseilles Authority has approved an agreement to lease the port's main ship repair facilities, dry docks 8 and 9, to Spain's Union Naval Barcelona. Under the 18-year deal, which…

Marine Fuels & Emissions Conference 2006Efficient ships ? cleaner air?Tuesday 14th November 2006, London Marriott Hotel, KensingtonDATE FOR YOUR DIARY ? 14TH NOVEMBER 2006Following the success of last year?s Marine & Power…

Mumbai-based ABG Shipyard has bagged a repeat order of about $60 million for six anchor handling tugs from Sea Tankers Management, part of the John Fredriksen Group. The six vessels will be…