General News

United European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines, has signed a contract to construct two dual fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs).

Bureau Veritas has announced a significant contract to class a fleet of LNG-fuelled ro-pax vessels, including three conversions and one newbuilding.

Arabian Gulf-based Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) recently saw six vessels under repair simultaneously on its dual slipways, which helped bring in a 7.24% increase in revenues in 2013.

Norwegian shipyard Kleven Verft has announced an order from Ålesund-based Volstad Maritime on the delivery of two offshore construction vessels (OCVs).

Wärtsilä’s Aquarius UV ballast water management system (BWMS) has been certified according to explosion proof (EX) requirements, meaning it can be used for hazardous onboard areas.

Research and development (R&D) in the marine industry has been thrust into the spotlight with the new collaboration between DNV GL and the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

British based ESAB welding and cutting products, a member of the Colfax group of companies, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Victor Technologies Holdings, Inc.