General News

Simrad autopilots have once again dominated the autopilot group of the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) awards by winning both autopilot categories. This is the 20th consecutive year that Simrad autopilots have…

A Semco Salvage team has successfully completed a challenging operation to save the 64,401 dwt bulk carrier Nina, having extinguished fires in the casualty?s coal cargo. Nina, loaded 58,624 tonnes of coal…

The leading underwater ship maintenance specialist company, UMC International, has launched a range of hull cleaning equipment based on their successful track record of in house design and build facilities. This equipment…

Lloyd?s Register (LR) has verified the world?s first ?Green Passport? in full compliance with IMO?s Guidelines on Ship Recycling for the LNG carrier Granatina, operated by Shell International Trading and Shipping Company…

Algeria's state-owned oil and gas company Sonatrach has awarded a $160 million contract to Japanese shipyards Itochu Corp. and Mitsui & Co to build a 75,000 cubic metre capacity Medmax LNG carrier,…

M?re og Romsdal Fylkesbåtar AS (MRF) signed a conditional contract with Aker Aukra, part of Aker Yards ASA, to build two commuter ferries. The contract value is approximately $19 million.

Lloyd?s Register (LR) has won the classification contract for four 155,000 cu m Technigaz Mk III membrane-type LNG carriers, ordered by BP Shipping at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with a further four…

SembCorp Marine?s subsidiary Jurong Shipyard has signed a $84 million contract with German ship owner Reederei F Laeisz (RFL) for the construction of two 2,600 TEU container vessels. These vessels will have…

The Alaska state ferry LeConte has returned to service after months of costly work to repair damage when the vessel was grounded in Peril Strait. Doug Ward of Alaska Ship and Drydock…

In response to the heavy interest from industry in the development of IACS new common rules, IACS Council agreed to extend the period for comments from industry to 6 months in total.…

Scania has updated its marine engine range with the introduction of the DI12M EMS, a 11.7-litre engine featuring Scania EMS, the company?s electronic engine management system. The new unit has a high…

Brazil?s Maua Jurong Shipyard has delivered the newly converted FPSO P-43 to state-owned oil company Petrobras for operation in the Campos Basin. The yard is currently in the middle of converting another…

When talking about low sulphur fuel for marine trunk piston engines, is a 30BN needed or could a 12BN, as for a distillate, be used asks Keith Saddler, manager of Global Marine…

Sigma Coatings has just launched the solvent free epoxy phenolic tank coating Sigma Novaguard for marine applications. Novaguard has increased chemical resistance compared to pure epoxy and standard solvent free epoxy tank…

With increasing emphasis on environmental issues, the shipping industry is looking for propulsion solutions that will meet current and future regulations on emissions while bearing in mind that "for every good idea…

The Union of Greek Shipowners (EEE) has appealed to all international maritime organizations for the application of stricter standards of safety and quality by shipbuilders worldwide, emphasizing that safety in navigation begins…

The Khaleej Bay was specially designed to withstand the harsh climatologically and geographically conditions in the Middle East. "We are extremely proud that ADSB is the first company in the Gulf to…

The Norwegian Jebsen Group has excercised options for another two 33,500 DWT open hatch bulk carriers from Jiangdu Yahai Shipbuilding in Shanghai. These five-hold ships will be fitted with 30 tons cranes…

From next year, Annex VI requires that the sulphur levels in bunker fuel, burned on board any ship anywhere in the world, must not exceed 4.5%. This in itself will not cause…

Seabulk International today announced that it had signed a contract with Labroy Shipbuilding of Singapore for the construction of four sophisticated 7,000-horsepower Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels (AHTSs) for its international offshore…

A weak dollar has reduced ordering of cruise liners from Finland while a depressed offshore market has hurt the industry in Norway. In Denmark, the giant A.P. Moller-Maersk group continues as the…