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Kvaerner has sold the Kleven yard in Norway back to a consortium headed by the original family for NKr48.5million ($6.15 million). The sale excludes $20 million proceeds from two newbuildings that will…

Tool aids chemical care

Shipowners that have LR classed vessels are now able to check the survey status of their ships over the Internet using Class Direct Live. After entering a user name and password, owners…

The software has a number of design applications including initial and basic design as well as hull, outfitting and equipment modules. One key aspect is the rule-based automated design that allows users…

Following the settlement of the dispute, all litigation has been dropped and the US-based LISCR will take over as planned. International Registries will continue to administer the Marshall Islands registry. To assist…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

All the shipyards to the north of Huaihe River, including Dalian Shipyard, Dalian New Shipyard and Xin Gang Shipyard, will now belong to China Shipbuilding Heavy Industries Group. Mr Pingtao Huang, a…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

Weld planning in Tribon 4

Mr Ito from the Japanese Ship Centre says that every major yard in Japan understands the financial and building capacity position of the industry and none are interested in Daewoo`s yard. Even…