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Mitsubishu Heavy Industries (MHI) aims to promote further penetration of its UE engines into the Vietnamese shipbuilding industry, which is expected to grow rapidly amidst the current boom in international shipping. Nguyen…

Baoshan Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (Baosteel), China's largest steel maker, will cut steel prices for the first quarter of 2006 in an effort to compete with domestic rivals. Baosteel is rumoured…

The jobs of hundreds of Scottish shipyard workers looked more secure today after it emerged that BAE Systems is set to grab the lion's share of a £3.5 billion carrier contract.It follows…

The Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) in India has decided to invite suggestions and recommendations for setting up of two international size shipyards - one on the east coast and another on…

Bharati Shipyard Limited, one of the largest private sector shipyards in India, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of M/s Pinky Shipyard Pvt Ltd. Following this, the company holds 51%…

Keppel Singmarine has clinched a contract worth $135 million to build six Anchor Handling Tug/Supply (AHTS) vessels for Gulfmark Offshore, Inc. Two of these six 10,700 bhp AHTS vessels of 2,700 dwt…

Alstom has closed the sale of its Power Conversion activity to Barclays Private Equity.Alstom Power Conversion specialises in the supply of systems and equipment which convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, such…

The Viet Nam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin) signed a contract to build a 2,500 DWT container ship for Denmark?s Fabricius marine company. The vessel, worth $4.3 million, is scheduled to be delivered…

Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) has placed an order with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for two additional car carriers at the yard in Nagasaki, Japan, for delivery in 2008. The ships will be…

Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract by China's Yantai Raffles Shipyard to supply the main engines, thrusters and associated ancillary equipment for its new offshore semi-submersible platform ?ORS Pioneer?. Wärtsilä is to…