General News

Lloyd’s Register (LR) will sell one of its divisions to focus its growth strategy on the maritime industry.

Alfa Laval and Wallenius have announced plans to form a new 50/50 joint venture, AlfaWall Oceanbird, focused on the development of technology for fully wind-powered vessel propulsion.

Proven in aluminium shipbuilding, friction stir welding (FSW) technology is the subject of a multinational research project to extend applications to steel fabrication, writes David Tinsley.

North P&I Club has taken occupancy of new offices in Singapore, its regional headquarters for Asia, enabling a focus on further growth in the region.

Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), Deltamarin and Bureau Veritas are joining forces to provide ship performance and energy transition solutions for the world’s shipowners.

Mining major Vale’s ambitions to lead the low carbon agenda include its maritime supply chain, Rodrigo Bermelho, Shipping Technical Manager at Vale explains.

Royston has boosted its electronic fuel management system business across Asia Pacific with the appointment of a new enginei agent for Thailand and a regional director.

The NorthWind research centre on wind energy has kicked off activities with its first General Assembly.