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PROPULSION

PROPULSION

GE Power Conversion will supply electric power and propulsion systems for two LNG carriers to be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). The carriers will transport LNG from Louisiana, USA and will…

19th January 2015

GE to power Kawasaki LNG carriers

19th January 2015

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Norwegian ministers have pledged to cooperate with industry partners in a Green Coastal Shipping programme designed by DNV GL. The project aims to ensure that the country has the world’s most environmentally…

16th January 2015

Norway aims for green coastal fleet

16th January 2015

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

New yards, contracts and partnerships in engine manufacturing will result in a US$200m investment boost in the Russian shipbuilding industry in H1 2015, according to a recent report by the Russian Ministry…

16th January 2015

US$200m boost for Russian shipbuilding

16th January 2015

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Kned E Hansen, CS Marine (Shanghai) and Bo Hai Shipyard have delivered the first ro-pax vessel designed for the Chinese market, ‘San Sha No 1’, commissioned by the Hainan government.

16th January 2015

Hainan ro-pax ferrry project completed

16th January 2015

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce will supply permanent magnet tunnel thrusters to Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) vessel ‘Norwegian Epic’ as part of an upgrade of the ship’s propulsion package.

15th January 2015

Rolls-Royce upgrades ‘Norwegian Epic’ propulsion

15th January 2015

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

The US Coast Guard has commissioned the National Security Cutter ‘Hamilton’, to be powered by a combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG) system comprising a GE LM2500 gas turbine and two diesel…

15th January 2015

GE powers US Coast Guard cutter

15th January 2015

REGULATION

REGULATION

DNV GL and Hapag-Lloyd have initiated a joint project to verify the ship owner’s readiness for upcoming EU emission-monitoring regulations.

15th January 2015

Hapag-Lloyd prepares for MRV

15th January 2015

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Ship owners should avoid fast steaming despite lower oil prices according to Newport Shipping Group’s technical ship management arm Ecoships, which has instead argued that companies should take the opportunity to benefit…

15th January 2015

Newport Shipping urges efficiency focus

15th January 2015

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Shipbuilder Keppel Singmarine has been awarded a contract to build an ice-class, multipurpose vessel for Maritime Construction Services valued at around US$265m.

15th January 2015

Keppel wins MCS ice class contract

15th January 2015

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Skangass has commissioned the first LNG bunker and feeder vessel to be built in Europe. The Coralius will be built by Royal Bodewes in the Netherlands and owned by Swedish-Dutch joint venture…

15th January 2015

Skangass commissions LNG bunker vessel

15th January 2015

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

ClassNK has released the latest version of its Good Maintenance Onboard Ships checklists to ensure vessels are safe, well-maintained and compliant with regulations.

14th January 2015

ClassNK updates onboard maintenance checklists

14th January 2015

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Palfinger Marine has concluded the 100% acquisition of Norwegian Deck Machinery (NDM), adding winches to its portfolio of deck and handling equipment.

14th January 2015

Palfinger Marine acquires Norwegian Deck Machinery

14th January 2015

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

International maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Nigel Gee has appointed Jason Steward as its business development manager.

14th January 2015

BMT Nigel Gee appoints business development lead

14th January 2015

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Global power management company, Eaton, has secured a contract with German shipbuilder, Meyer Werft to supply power systems onboard two of its cruise ships currently under construction for Star Cruises.

13th January 2015

Eaton power for newbuild cruise ships

13th January 2015

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Norwegian ship builder and designer Ulstein will supply two SX175 service operation vessels to Bernhard Schulte in its first contract within the offshore wind industry.

13th January 2015

Ulstein to build offshore wind service vessels

13th January 2015

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

German shipbuilder Blohm+Voss has appointed Fred van Beers as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Dr Herbert Aly from 1 March.

13th January 2015

Van Beers joins Blohm+Voss as CEO

13th January 2015

REGULATION

REGULATION

The flag state of Bahamas has recognised the authority of Indian Register of Shipping to carry out statutory surveys, audits and certification of Bahamian ships and ship-operating companies.

13th January 2015

Bahamas recognises Indian Register of Shipping

13th January 2015

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Vigor Industrial and the Alaska Marine Highway System, part of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, to provide the propulsion system for its Alaska-class ferries.

13th January 2015

Rolls-Royce to power Alaskan ferries

13th January 2015

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

Abdul Hameed Hajah, new president of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), has called for industry stakeholders to work together to create an effective and efficient global supply industry.

12th January 2015

ISSA urges cooperation in global ship supply

12th January 2015

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has confirmed it will class the ‘world’s first’ methanol powered vessel following its conversion to a dual-fuel propulsion system at Poland’s Remontowa shipyard.

12th January 2015

LR to class first methanol powered vessel

12th January 2015