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SembCorp Marine?s subsidiary Jurong Shipyard has signed a $84 million contract with German ship owner Reederei F Laeisz (RFL) for the construction of two 2,600 TEU container vessels. These vessels will have…

The Alaska state ferry LeConte has returned to service after months of costly work to repair damage when the vessel was grounded in Peril Strait. Doug Ward of Alaska Ship and Drydock…

In response to the heavy interest from industry in the development of IACS new common rules, IACS Council agreed to extend the period for comments from industry to 6 months in total.…

Brazil?s Maua Jurong Shipyard has delivered the newly converted FPSO P-43 to state-owned oil company Petrobras for operation in the Campos Basin. The yard is currently in the middle of converting another…

Sigma Coatings has just launched the solvent free epoxy phenolic tank coating Sigma Novaguard for marine applications. Novaguard has increased chemical resistance compared to pure epoxy and standard solvent free epoxy tank…

The Union of Greek Shipowners (EEE) has appealed to all international maritime organizations for the application of stricter standards of safety and quality by shipbuilders worldwide, emphasizing that safety in navigation begins…

The Norwegian Jebsen Group has excercised options for another two 33,500 DWT open hatch bulk carriers from Jiangdu Yahai Shipbuilding in Shanghai. These five-hold ships will be fitted with 30 tons cranes…

Seabulk International today announced that it had signed a contract with Labroy Shipbuilding of Singapore for the construction of four sophisticated 7,000-horsepower Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels (AHTSs) for its international offshore…