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Kvaerner has sold two more of its smaller yards and confirmed it will retain a stake in Masa-Yards to help secure a sale. "We have to get the best value for shareholders…

The EC 1000 is a compact high-pressure waterjet system from WOMA that operates at up to 1,000 bar. The pressure is generated by plunger pump Type 45Y with pressure sensitive speed control…

Belgian underwater repair specialist Hydrex has carried out the first underwater repair to a lip-type sterntube seal. Having successfully developed techniques for underwater repairs to face-type seals, the company has been testing…

Following research that showed that bow slamming in moderate sea states can be as damaging as those in bad weather, Polish classification society, Polski Rejestr Statkow (PRS), has revised its rules. The…

Permanent repairs to the 10,584g reefer Dole America are being completed at Hamburg?s Bredo yard following temporary work at Fleet Support (FSL) in the UK. The vessel sustained hull damage in collision…

@body:ICO Global Communications, the UK company set up in 1995 to develop a global mobile satellite communications system (previously known as Inmarsat P), has been bailed out of bankruptcy by an injection…

Ingersoll-Rand has added models, from 15 to 22kW, to its SSR range of small rotary screw compressors. They are self-contained electric motor driven, single-stage units. Each model comes with an acoustic enclosure…

Norwegian offshore operator Havila Supply is converting supply vessel Havila Reel into a cable layer for charter to the Alcatel group. The vessel, which was built to the UT705 design and subsequently…

BHP has announced it is exiting the Tasman trade, due to continued loss of earnings in liner shipping service. Its Transport Group general manager Bruce McGowan, said the decision had not been…

Cruisair has introduced a series of large, self contained air conditioning and heat pump systems. The seawater-cooled direct-expansion Type FP package unit contains the air conditioning compressor, condenser, evaporator coils, blower and…

Having scored a couple of noteworthy successes, turbine manufacturers are keeping up the momentum. Gas turbines compare favourably against diesel engines on weight, size, power and NOx/SOx emissions ? where they suffer…

In a move that could presage orders for the construction of more ships of the type, Loews Corporation and Greek shipowner Basil Papachristidis have ordered two 450,000 dwt, 3.2m million barrels capacity…

A new compact motion sensor (CMS) has been launched by TSS. The sensor measures 16cm x 9cm and can measure dynamic pitch and roll to an accuracy of better than 0.25 deg…

China?s shipping and shipbuilding industries are benefiting from sweeping reforms of state enterprises, increased foreign investment and technical assistance. Plans for China to join the World Trade Organisation is likely to accelerate…

Chinese shipping interests Shipping Container Line (SCL) and China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) went on a spending spree in January, confirming orders for no less than 21 ships at yards in China…

A range of high-performance 12 and 16-inch radars, called the Radarpilot Atlas 1000 Series, has been introduced by STN Atlas Marine Electronics. Designed for stand alone or integrated use, the sets are…

While last year was very poor for operators of bulk tonnage there are now strong signs of a good recovery and people are more optimistic. From the coast of Brazil to the…

Having lately been displaced from their position as the world?s leading shipbuilders by Korea, Japanese shipyards received another major blow in December when Kawasaki of Japan decided to order five 5,600 TEU…

EAE has launched a global maritime communications system, which it says offers an alternative to existing satellite communications services. Applications available include e-mail, direct-dial telephone, fax, payphones and data transmission. The system…

In a world where position counts, NCL has always said it was the fourth largest. Now it looks to become equal third, but not of its choosing. Cruise lines love their branding…

National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) on the US West Coast has received a $300 million order from Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) in Alaska for a pair of ice-strengthened, environmentally friendly…

Globe Wireless has release of the Globe Communications Centre (GCC) which it says is designed to streamline onboard messaging and data file transfers for commercial vessels. The GCC routes communications through the…