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A new coating developed to deliver greater protection to bulk carrier cargo holds has gained considerable market acceptance with almost 40 applications since its official introduction in August last year.

International coatings manufacturer, Hempel, began construction of a 102,000 t/y capacity production facility in Yantai on 18 May. The factory will replace the group’s existing facility in Yantai when it opens in…

Nakilat has begun the second phase of its fleet management transition from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Ltd, with a Q-Max LNG carrier being the first vessel transitioned in the phased…

Chartwell Marine is partnering with naval architects BAR Technologies to help deliver the next generation of offshore wind crew transfer vessels (CTVs).

As FRP projects addressing fire, joining and flexibility issues progress, Stevie Knight asks whether the time is ripe for wider adoption of large-structure composites in shipbuilding.

MAN PrimeServ is extending its ‘PrimeServ Omnicare’ solution in the marine market. MAN Energy Solutions’ service brands one-stop service solution will now include maintenance of non-MAN as well as MAN machinery, including…

The organisers of SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair, have confirmed that the event has been postponed until 2-5 February 2021.

Burckhardt Compression has acquired the global compressor business arm from Japan Steel Works (JSW).

Tough market conditions caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to many shipowners yet to undertake the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the European ship recycling regulations coming into…

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) announced that SK Shippings 325,000 dwt very large ore carrier K.Iron Mountain has left the shipyard to begin sea trials. The bulker represents the first delivery since…

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council has urged that shipping continues despite the coronavirus pandemic during its thirty-first extraordinary session, the first not to be held live in organisation’s history.

YANMAR Europe (YEU) and YANMAR Norge (YNO) have agreed to transfer all commercial high speed (CHS) engines sales and after-sales activities in Norway to YEU.

A COVID-19 tracking tool developed by marine insurer North has been made available as a shared resource to the International Group of P&I Clubs.

Danfoss Editron has opened a new in-house testing laboratory in Lappeenranta, Finland, where it will conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental tests.

Japan Engine Corporation has announced that construction of its new office building and warehouse has been completed as the final stage of a post-merger integration.

BIMCO, ICS and other industry partners have teamed up and presented the IMO with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities to help facilitate maritime trade during the COVID-19…

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has developed temporary guidance for its member authorities during the COVID-19 crisis aimed at ensuring that supply chains remain open.

Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) is ready to launch a new solvent-free epoxy coating that can be applied to water ballast tanks (WBT) with standard application equipment that meets new Korean regulations under…