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Among the fast ferry builders exhibiting was Italy`s De Poli Shipyard. The Venetian yard, which is best known for the construction of conventional ferries and gas and chemical tankers, is preparing for…

Russian owners failing to collect two reefer vessels has triggered the financial problems at Arhus Flydedok. The yard has four chemical tankers on the orderbook, and is currently negotiating with its bankers…

The association will seek to increase dialogue with owners, regulatory bodies, charterers, insurers, shipbuilders and financiers. Member panels on capesize, handysize and technical issues will also be set up along with an…

The Union has welcomed Lord DonaldsonÕs comments that the recent £4 million ($6.4 million) fine imposed on the Milford Haven Port Authority following the Sea Empress spill was not in the public…

The bulk carriers will be built to IHIÕs popular capesize bulker design and will each feature a Sulzer diesel engine, type DU 6RTA72, developing 16,460kW (22,380 bhp).

Rental scheme for shipping

The US-flagged ships, which will be built at a cost of just over $400 million each, will have a length of 256m and will be able to carry 1,900 passengers.

Rental scheme for shipping

Poor ignition quality leads to excessive ignition delay causing fouling of valves, pistons, and turbo-chargers, resulting in a steady deterioration of performance during a voyage. There is also a very real risk…

Four 19.5MW Mermaid podded propulsion units will be fitted to the French-built vessels. Twin 19.5MW Azipod units will be used to propel the Meyer Werft vessel.Continuing engine problems aboard Enchantment of the…