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Monday’s news about declining German yard deliveries in 2010 has been brightened by word now from leading cruise ship builder Meyer, writes Tom Todd.

29th December 2010

Meyer news brightens German scene

29th December 2010

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Wilhelmsen Ships Service has launched a new range of ultrasonic cleaning machines under its Unitor brand. The machines are available in four sizes up to 383 litres.

29th December 2010

New ultrasonic cleaning equipment from Unitor

29th December 2010

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The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) has announced that affiliate company National Chemical Carriers (NCC) has signed a contract with SLS Shipbuilding Company of South Korea to purchase two petrochemical…

29th December 2010

Saudis revive order for two chemical tankers

29th December 2010

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Struggling German shipyards delivered far fewer new ships in 2010 than they have for many years, conceding further market shares to Asia and themselves completing just 30 newbuildings of 783,500 gt, writes…

29th December 2010

German shipyard output slumps in 2010

29th December 2010

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Det Norske Veritas has developed what it says are the first class Rules for wind farm service vessels, in order to improve safety and promote uniform standards in this developing area.

29th December 2010

World’s first class rules for wind farm service vessels

29th December 2010

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IHC Merwede in the Netherlands has recently secured assignments for vessels andequipment in its core markets of dredging and offshore to the value of €500 million ($500 million).

29th December 2010

Dutch yard secures new orders

29th December 2010

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The PSV ‘REM Supplier’ which was built at Drydocks World’s Nanindah shipyard was delivered to Norwegian-based REM Offshore.

29th December 2010

Drydocks World delivers Norwegian PSV

29th December 2010

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Four new LNG-powered ro-pax ferries, destined for service in the Norwegian fjords, will feature a suite of MacGregor ro-ro access equipment from Cargotec.

29th December 2010

Cargotec to equip four new Norwegian ferries

29th December 2010

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The number of VLCS and ULCS (Very/Ultra Large Container Ships) of above 7,500 teu delivered this year has reached a new record according to a report issued by Alphaliner.

29th December 2010

Record VLCS deliveries in 2010

29th December 2010

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Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is aiming to secure $11 billion in orders next year, a spokesperson said recently, confirming an earlier media report.

29th December 2010

Daewoo sets 2011 targets

29th December 2010

50 YEARS AGO

50 YEARS AGO

The lead item in The Motor Ship, January 1961, was a message from UK Minister for Science Viscount Hailsham.

29th December 2010

When British industry mattered

29th December 2010

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Miko Marine of Norway reports that one of its magnetic patches has been used to seal a leak in the hull of the nuclear waste freighter Puma and thus avoid a potentially…

23rd December 2010

Magnetic patch prevents flooding of nuclear fuel carrier

23rd December 2010

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Maritime training video company Videotel says that dangerous solid bulk cargoes which have the potential to sink a ship are the focus of both new legislation and its latest training package.

23rd December 2010

Video training helps avoid cargo risks

23rd December 2010

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Japanese classification society ClassNK says that it has developed, and now released, the first set of standards for the application of corrosion resistant steels to cargo tanks of oil tankers.

22nd December 2010

New class standards issued for tanker steel

22nd December 2010

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The American Club has released two new modules in its series of web-based e-learning aids designed to familiarise seafarers with the six annexes to the MARPOL Convention.

22nd December 2010

E-learning helps MARPOL understanding

22nd December 2010

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Kongsberg Maritimes Simulation division has signed a contract with Bodin Maritime School for an extensive upgrade of its engine room simulator, which it is claimed will make it the most comprehensive such…

21st December 2010

Engine room simulator upgrade for Norwegian maritime school

21st December 2010

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Wilhelmsen Ships Service says that it is underlining its commitment to the protection of the environment by appointing a new head of environment, Thea Corwin.

21st December 2010

New head of environment at Wilhelmsen Ships Service

21st December 2010

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Ulstein Verft has been contracted to build two medium-sized platform supply vessels of Ulsteins PX121 design for a newly established company within the Ulstein Group. The vessels will be delivered in the…

20th December 2010

Two newbuild projects for Ulstein

20th December 2010

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Damen Shipyards has announced that it has been tasked with developing a new environmentally friendly ferry design for the Dutch shipping company Rederij Doeksen, which operates passenger and car ferries between Harlingen…

20th December 2010

Dutch environmentally friendly ferry design

20th December 2010

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Wärtsilä reports that it has strengthened its position as the global leader in the market for design and propulsion systems for liquefied natural gas (LNG) platform supply vessels (PSVs) with another order.

20th December 2010

LNG powered PSV order for Wärtsilä

20th December 2010