General News

This October, the containership orderbook has risen for the first time after 27 consecutive months of decline, with new orders now pacing out deliveries.

With the continued growth in the offshore industry, Hatlapa has further developed its winch portfolio, especially for anchor handling, which has led to the German company appointing a new agent in Brazil,…

Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction in Korea said that its unit in the Philippines has won an order from Delphis of Antwerp, Belgium to build eight container ships with the first unit…

ABB has won an order worth $58 million to provide complete power and propulsion systems for six new LNG carrier ships to be built by Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. The…

Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has published new rules for Polar class vessels and specific guidance on ice/structure interaction.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) announced the availability of the new Admiralty information overlay which includes all temporary and preliminary notices to mariners (T&P NMs) and provides additional navigationally significant information from…

The status of the UK as one of the safest shipping registers / flags has been confirmed as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) prepares to implement a new inspection regime.