General News

Two Spanish marine organisations have denounced the Dutch financial leasing system for vessels which it calls ‘selective’ and have presented a paper to the European Commission on the issue.

Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has announced a further contract with shipowner Rem Offshore to build a 117m multifunctional subsea support and construction vessel.

Atlantic Offshore has ordered a further Havyard 820 standby and field support vessel for its new long-term contract with Shell UK.

Marine diesel engine specialist, Yanmar, has appointed Floris Lettinga as its new marine sales department manager for Europe, Russia and Africa.

Finnish ship designer Foreship has set up a new company, in conjunction with key employees of BlueTech, and has announced a new bulk carrier series.

Japanese class society ClassNK has certified several courses run by the Evergreen Seafarer Training Center (ESTC) in Taiwan.

Germanischer Lloyd says that German shipping company NSC has decided to implement a condition monitoring survey arrangement for the main engine pistons of 49 of its ships.

A new type of multi-purpose, heavy lift ship could become a reality within two years and meet the demands of what its developers say is a significantly changing market, writes Tom Todd.