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The UK?s A&P Group has launched ?A&P Shipcare?, a complete support package for all vessel types which is available 24 hours a day at any port through a single telephone call. The…

Cruise companies confirm their confidence in the future by continuing to expand their operations, particularly in the Caribbean.According to figures compiled by G P Wild (International) for the last quarter of 1999,…

Short-term uncertainty dogs shipping sector

Emissions heat MEPC debate

Electronics is changing the dependence of low-speed engines on mechanical control. By far the biggest changes to effect the low-speed engine is the addition of electronic ?intelligence?. This offers increased flexibility, reduced…

The dedicated methanol carrier Millennium Explorer has twice the capacity of any another vessel of its type. Industrial demand for methanol is increasing worldwide, creating significant opportunities for shipowners and operators prepared…

Recently the market for waterjets has undergone something of a depression. The uncertainty in the ferry market caused by the abolition of duty-free sales, and the recovery lag following the economic downturn…

The announcement on March 10 that Chantiers de l?Atlantique had received a letter of intent from Carnival for the Queen Mary 2 contract dealt a severe blow to Harland & Wolff?s yard…

In the fall out from the loss of Erika, the EU has proposed a ban on older, single-skinned tankers in line with OPA 90. In addition, it wants to ban any vessel…

Tokyo MOU members have agreed to increase inspections on ships calling at their ports from 50% to 75%. The 17 members include Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand,…