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Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to launch a trial of onboard data transmission and accumulation for its operated vessels in cooperation with ClassNK’s recently opened Ship Data Center.

DNV GL and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) have signed a bilateral framework agreement for cooperation between the two classification societies.

German propulsion specialist Schottel has extended its repair facilities at its headquarters in Spay. Whereas only recently the space was used for manufacturing new drives the halls now offer ideal conditions over…

GE Marine’s plans to harness the group’s Industrial Internet will be realised this year when it launches what is claimed to be the market’s first truly predictive vessel monitoring system.

Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a contract with Scot Tanker for up to eight chemical tanker retrofits using the patented MarineLine polymer cargo tank coating system.

Classification services provider, ABS, has joined forces with China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) to bring together technical capabilities on trans-Arctic shipping.