General News

Dalian Marine Propeller Co Ltd (DMMP) is to produce and sell MAN Diesel and Turbo Alpha Kappel design propellers in China.

Norwegian shipping company Odfjell reports that its has signed contracts with Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering to build four LPG/ethylene gas tankers.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co (MHI-MME) says that it recently retrofitted its variable turbine inlet (VTI) system to the turbochargers of a Maersk Tankers VLCC.

Rolls-Royce is to supply a Promas Lite propulsion system to Norwegian operator Hurtigruten to improve propeller efficiency on its cruise ship ‘Richard With’.

Det Norske Veritas has entered into an agreement with private investment company IK Investment Partners whereby IK will acquire DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS), for an undisclosed sum.

Wärtsilä is to introduce a new series of steerable and transverse thrusters, known as the Wärtsilä Steerable Thruster (WST) and Wärtsilä Transverse Thruster (WTT) series, which will replace existing products in the…

Danish naval architect Knud E Hansen has unveiled a concept for a ‘reefer ro-ro’ ship, with the emphasis on energy saving at sea and in port.

Jaya Holdings has received its second multi-purpose platform supply vessel (MPSV), ‘Jaya Vigilant’, and is celebrating the start of a new charter.

Bestobell Valves is enjoying a “great response” from delegates of the fourth Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference, held in September onboard the LNG-fuelled ‘M/S Viking Grace’.

The US based Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has established a new office in Alaska to help meet with demand in the region.

Interschalt Maritime Systems is to supply its TROP software for 30 of Hansa Shipping’s container vessels, ranging from 2,500 to 6,500 teu.

Norwegian company Parat Halvorsen has announced a contract with Vard Singapore for an electric boiler system to be installed onboard a PSV.

26 September 2013 is the International Maritime Organization’s 36th World Maritime Day.

Martek Marine is advising owners of its drinking water testing kit, Drinksafe, to ensure they understand the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 port state control and flag state water testing requirements.