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In August this year the third of three sister vessels ordered by German Tanker Shipping, Bremen, from Lindenau Shipyard was launched in Kiel. Delivery of the vessel will take place later this…

Dae A Express has commenced operation of a new high speed ferry. The mv Hankyoreh operates services on the Sea of Japan between Mukho City, on the east coast of Korea, and…

The nuclear-powered submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea at a depth of 108m on August 12, 2000 with the loss of 118 lives. President Putin of Russia promised to have the…

Samsung Heavy Industries is currently sitting on the highest value backlog of orders in its history. The $5.5 billion backlog consists of 90 ships, which will provide the Koje-based yard`s 6,400 labour…

Low fuel consumption has always been a high priority for ship owners, but demands for low propeller-induced pressure pulses and noise level may even be more important in many applications. However, maximum…

The first of two 14,200 dwt roll on/roll off ferries currently under construction at Harland and Wolff began to take shape in the building dock early last month as the first section…

The Netherlands must provide adequate access to Belgium?s largest port, Antwerp, according to a long-standing arrangement between the two countries. To this end, the Dutch government has undertaken to give larger ships…

SHI has received a $308 million order from SK Shipping, the domestic tanker and bulk carrier owner, to build four VLCCs. The contract includes an option for a fifth vessel. The Malacca-Max…

Water ingress from whatever cause is one of the main reasons of damage to cargoes onboard ships and occasionally, in extreme cases, can lead to the foundering of a vessel as highlighted…

Torm Alexandra, which rolled on the quay while discharging containers at Monrovia, is currently being salvaged by a team from Smit Tak and Wijsmuller. The 4,160 dwt ship developed a severe list…