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K Line (Europe), the London-based regional headquarters of the Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, will take delivery of its first new bulk carrier for its own account in spring 2006. As…

13th February 2004

“K” Line (Europe) Ltd orders new Capesize in Japan

13th February 2004

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Impending revisions to MARPOL Annex II effecting the reclassification of chemicals and vegetable oils and fats will bring about changes in the trading possibilities for the chemical and products tanker fleets. INTERTANKO…

10th February 2004

INTERTANKO gauges effect of MARPOL Annex II cargo reclassification

10th February 2004

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ICAN is the latest in a line of marine equipment manufacturers to implement C-MAP cartography in their systems. Co-operation with equipment manufacturers is an essential part of C-MAP?s strategy and so far…

10th February 2004

Yet another system supports C-MAP format

10th February 2004

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Recognising the important role of Port State Control (PSC) in the effort to lift shipping standards through the use of rigorous independent inspection regimes, representatives of INTERTANKO and the Paris MoU Secretariat…

10th February 2004

INTERTANKO and Paris MoU discuss the integrity and effectiveness of port state control

10th February 2004

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THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) is holding a diplomatic conference this week to adopt an international convention on ballast water management. The finalized draft was agreed by the Marine Environment Protection Committee…

9th February 2004

IMO poised to adopt ballast water convention

9th February 2004

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Chuandong Shipyard in China won an order for two 3,000 DWT chemical tankers from compatriot shipowner Changjiang Shipping Group. The 92.52 metre long and 15 metre wide newbuildings will be delivered in…

9th February 2004

Chinese shipbuilders busy in domestic market

9th February 2004

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From 2003 to the end of 2005 Brazilian shipyards have built, or will be building, 25 offshore support vessels, of which 21 will be classed by DNV.Brazil, which was the second-largest shipbuilder…

9th February 2004

DNV captures lion?s share of Brazilian offshore boom

9th February 2004

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MAN B&W Diesel in Holeby, Denmark, has been awarded the contract to supply three 9L21/31 Holeby medium speed diesel gensets as main power source for a new 3,000 dwt patrol vessel newbuilding…

6th February 2004

Holeby diesel electric power package for Chinese patrol vessel

6th February 2004

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Another naming ceremony took place at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo of a 46,000 DWT product tanker ordered by compatriot ship owner SK Shipping. The Pro Giant measures 183.20 metres long and…

6th February 2004

Mipo names SK product tanker

6th February 2004

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Rolls-Royce has unveiled designs for a family of fast naval ships at the Pacific 2004 exhibition in Sydney, Australia. All four naval ships are based on a fast monohull series it has…

5th February 2004

Rolls-Royce fast naval ship designs

5th February 2004

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A naming ceremony was recently carried out at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo for a 46,000dwt product carrier (Hull No 0201) ordered by Novoship of Russia. Named Rudy, this newbuilding is the…

5th February 2004

Mipo names a product carrier

5th February 2004

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Hudong Zhounghua Shipbuilding (HZS) in China secured an order for a 74,500dwt bulk carrier from Italian owner D?Amato for delivery in December 2007. Last year D?Amato had placed an order for two…

3rd February 2004

Chinese shipbuilders attract European ship owners

3rd February 2004

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CARDIFF-based Graig Group has placed a contract for five firm orders and ten options for its Diamond 53 handymax double-hulled bulker with Vietnamese state shipbuilder Vietnam Ship Industry Corporation (Vinashin). This order…

3rd February 2004

Graig builds Diamond alliance in Vietnam

3rd February 2004

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Hyundai Samho Shipyard in South Korea clinched two 5,100TEU container ships from CMA CGM in France. Contract price is $114 million and both vessels will be completed by April 2007.

2nd February 2004

Samho clinches two 5,100TEU box ships

2nd February 2004

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STX Shipbuilding clinched four 74,200DWT product carriers from a Greek shipowner at a price of $38.8 million per unit with delivery of the first unit slated for September 2007. Hyundai Mipo Dockyard…

2nd February 2004

Massive newbuilding orders for Korean shipbuilders

2nd February 2004

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On 23 January DFDS Tor Line's third newbuilding from Flensburg Shipyard in Germany was launched and named Tor Primula and is due for completion and entry into DFDS' AngloBridge service between Immingham…

2nd February 2004

DFDS third flower class RoRo vessel launched

2nd February 2004

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Faced with growing competition from low-cost countries such as China, Singapore shipyards are using technology as a means to remain competitive. The two government-controlled giants, SembCorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine,…

1st February 2004

Climbing the technological ladder

1st February 2004

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Asia Pacific is becoming one of the most important regions in the shipping industry, not least because almost three quarters of the world?s shipbuilding activity and six of the top ports are…

1st February 2004

A key event for a key region

1st February 2004

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When it comes to selecting a propeller shaft material, composites offer a number of benefits, particularly in faster ships where weight is critical.Geislinger manufacture a range of advanced composite shafts called the…

1st February 2004

Compensating with Composites

1st February 2004

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Whenever a new cruise ship is ordered or delivered, there is a tendency to concentrate on the glamorous aspects while ignoring much of the hidden equipment that contributes to the comfort of…

1st February 2004

Cruise ships go for vacuum toilet systems

1st February 2004

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BP Marine offers a range of price risk management tools to help ship owners manage exposure to changes in oil pricesFuel prices are at the core of shipping cost structures, representing between…

1st February 2004

Avoid falling foul of price escalation

1st February 2004

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China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has set up a ship design and research center in Beijing, with a registered capital of $8.2 million. The opening of the center is regarded as very…

29th January 2004

CSIC sets up ship design and research center

29th January 2004

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South Korean shipbuilders won fewer orders in the fourth quarter of 2003 simply because their dockyards were full. Orders for container ships, oil tankers and other vessels fell 1.5 percent to 3.59…

27th January 2004

Full order books

27th January 2004