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EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

China Petrochemical Corp, of Taiwan, has for the first time specified all-electric cargo pump room systems for two new 40,000 dwt product carriers.

7th February 2010

Cargo pump room system for Chinese tanker operator

7th February 2010

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, (MOL) has announced the completion of the concept for the second in its series of next-generation vessels, which it says will be technically practical in the near future.

6th February 2010

MOL completes concept for new-generation vessels

6th February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Spending on new ships plunged 88 percent last year as the global recession sapped funding and charter rates retreated, Clarkson Research Services Ltd. said.

5th February 2010

Report reveals dramatic drop in newbuilding orders

5th February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has moved quickly to dispel the apparent confusion currently surrounding implementation of the EU directive requiring all ships to use low-sulphur fuel while at berth in…

4th February 2010

IBIA dispels confusion over EU directive on sulphur limits

4th February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The latest cutter suction dredger, ordered by the Belgian dredging company Jan de Nul, was recently launched at the Uljanik Brodogradiliste d.d. Shipyard in Pula, Croatia.

4th February 2010

Croatia launches cutter suction dredger

4th February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong, China, delivered the beltship self -unloading bulk carrier, Vestnes, to the Norwegian company Jebsens Management on 24 January.

4th February 2010

Yantai delivers beltship self-unloading bulker

4th February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The medium-sized Japanese shipbuilder Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation will start building a new series of 2,000 ceu (car equivalent unit) pure car carriers with an innovative hull design which significantly reduces wind resistance.

4th February 2010

Kyokuyo unveils eco-friendly car carrier

4th February 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Hamworthy reports that Dubai-based ship owner United Arab Chemical Carriers has specified its Moss nitrogen generator technology for installation on board 10 ships under construction in South Korea.

4th February 2010

Major order from Dubai for nitrogen systems

4th February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Singapore-based Drydocks World - Southeast Asia (DDW-SEA), a subsidiary of Drydocks World in Dubai, has secured a newbuilding contract with Scottish Highlands International, a subsidiary of Coastline Maritime, to construct a 210m…

4th February 2010

DDW-SEA to build world’s largest OCV

4th February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has unveiled its plan to build only eco-friendly ships from 2015 by achieving a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

3rd February 2010

Samsung focusing on eco-friendly newbuildings

3rd February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Finnish government has approved a 500 million Euro subsidy package to STXs Turku shipyard, as proposed by an economy ministry working group.

3rd February 2010

Finland approves the support of Turku shipyard

3rd February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

In response to customer demand for reducing operating costs and rising concerns over carbon emissions, DNV is working with a number shipowners and operators to reduce fuel consumption up to 15 percent…

2nd February 2010

DNV helping customers reduce running costs

2nd February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

API Marine has signed a contract with Besiktas Shipyard, Istanbul, Turkey for delivery of full Integrated Cargo Control, Monitoring and Alarm Systems for a new series of tankers to be delivered to…

2nd February 2010

API Marine signs Turkish contract

2nd February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has signed a contract with China Changjiang National Shipping Group Corporation’s Jinling Shipyard for the construction and delivery of two product tankers.

2nd February 2010

SCI orders product carriers from China

2nd February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The idle cellular containership fleet has dipped for the second consecutive fortnight, with 30 vessels totalling 70,000 TEU getting back into employment since the middle of January according to figures released by…

2nd February 2010

Idle boxship fleet dipping

2nd February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The UK shipping industry has announced plans to step up its campaign to increase awareness among the young about the attractions of a career at sea.

1st February 2010

UK aims to attract students to careers at sea

1st February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Built by Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy, the Costa Deliziosa is the third cruise ship in 9 months to be delivered to the Italian cruise company Costa Crociere S.p.A., a member of Carnival…

1st February 2010

Fincantieri delivers Costa newbuilding

1st February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

OceanSaver (OS) in Norway has signed the world’s first major Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) contract for large vessels.

1st February 2010

OceanSaver secures world first BWS contract for large vessels

1st February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

FloaTEC Singapore Pte Ltd, an equal joint venture between Keppel FELS Ltd and J. Ray McDermott, signed a contract worth about $1 billion with the Papa-Terra Joint Venture, consisting of Petrobras and…

1st February 2010

Keppel-J. Ray jv wins Brazil’s P-61 TLWP contract

1st February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Estonia’s Loksa Shipyard, formerly part of the Odense Steel Shipyard Group, announced 525 job cuts last week, staggered from February to April, including all but two of the board members.

1st February 2010

Estonian yard grinds to a halt

1st February 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

2010 marks the year in which Viking Life-Saving Equipment celebrates its 50th anniversary in maritime and offshore safety equipment and servicing.

1st February 2010

Safety company celebrates half-century

1st February 2010

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Volvo Penta of Sweden reports that shipyard Baltic Workboats has signed a contract for the design and build of a 16m fast pilot boat equipped with twin IPS1050 units.

1st February 2010

Orders for small craft propulsion pods

1st February 2010

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The International Salvage Union has announced that Andreas Tsavliris has been elected as its vice president; the appointment is effective immediately.

1st February 2010

ISU appoints new vice president

1st February 2010