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Simrad has launched a new AIS system with display and controls integrated with the AIS Class A Mobile Station. The AI71 is based on identical technology to Simrad?s existing AI70, but does…

Daewoo Shipbuilding has clinched two 6,700 units PCTCs with delivery during the second half of 2006. The new order also includes two options. The Korean shipbuilder also secured an order for a…

Gaz de France (GdF) and Alstom signed a letter of intent on 3 July 2003 for the construction of a 153,000 m3 LNG carrier, with an option for a second identical LNG…

Daewoo Shipbuilding has been implementing a method of construction that strengthens hull structure without utilizing a collar plate. Named 'collarless construction method', the shipbuilder has applied this construction technology to an offshore…

ABB in Norway has secured new contracts worth $45 million for delivery of complete electric propulsion systems to two icebreakers to be built for CJSV Sevmorneftegaz by the Norwegian shipyard Havyard Leirvik,…

Hyundai Samho Shipyard in South Korea received a newbuilding contract for two 82,000 cbm LPG carriers from a European ship owner at a total cost of $135 million. They will be delivered…

The future of maritime training is set to be transformed, with improved quality, increased flexibility and reduced costs for ship operators, thanks to a new cross-industry partnership. BMT SeaTech Ltd and BMT…

ABB has signed a contract with Meyer Werft of Papenburg, Germany, to supply a total integrated solution of electrical power, distribution, Azipod propulsion and automation systems for two cruise vessel newbuildings. The…

An agreement was reached between Princess Cruises, the engine builder Wärtsilä and the shipyard Fincantieri that the latest newbuilding, hull 6100, will be equipped with Wärtsilä?s common rail engines. The engine configuration…

Samsung Heavy Industries signed a technology cooperation agreement on LNG containment tanks with IHI in Japan. Samsung said that it will apply the new technology on LNG storage system to offshore ships…

After advancing by 18.4mt (21%) over 1998-2001, and then declining by 4mt (9%) to 102mt in 2003, the volume of cement and clinker traded internationally by sea has potential for further expansion,…

Results from the latest annual Pollution Prevention Survey published by the International Salvage Union (ISU) show that oils, chemicals, other pollutants and bunker fuel recovered last year totalled 605,677 tonnes, as against…

The MacGREGOR Group has signed a contract with Finnish fire safety specialist Softonex to become the exclusive distributor and service provider for Softonex?s fire-extinguishing systems in marine sector. The contract covers global…

With effect from January 1, 2005, bilge water treatment systems installed in newbuildings and retrofitted on existing ships must fulfil tougher demands to gain IMO approval. While the limit for the oil…

Hyundai Samho Shipyard in South Korea secured an order for two 159,000DWT tankers from a ship owner in Bermuda. The pair will be delivered during 2007 at a total cost of $118…

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has just selected ALSTOM as the builder of its new generation of cruise-ships. The contract calls for ALSTOM to construct two 1,275 cabin cruise-ships, with an option for…

Samsung HI revealed that it signed a cooperation agreement with Tsuneishi Corporation. This represents the first of such an agreement between a Japanese shipbuilder and a Korean shipbuilders. The cooperation covers design,…

Daewoo Shipbuilding said that it clinched two orders for VLCC?s, one from TCC in Taiwan and another from World Wide in Hong Kong. Both vessels will be delivered during 2007. Safmarine of…