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BAE?s Barrow shipyard in England has won its first export order in 30 years, with a multi-million pound deal to make sections for Spanish submarines. The yard will build two domed ends…

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc., the shipbuilding subsidiary of Aker American Shipping, has signed an agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) extending the current relationship to include not only additional tankers but also…

The Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has sued the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to block controversial rulings that violate the 80-year-old Jones Act to allow U.S. shipbuilders to mass produce so-called…

The U.S. Navy said that foreign governments have expressed interest in buying into the new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, creating the potential for the first foreign sale in 30 years of…

Northrop Grumman Corporation has received type approval from the U.K. certification body QinetiQ for its new-generation marine radar systems. The QinetiQ type approval certifies that the new Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT radars…

U.S. container ship owner Matson Navigation will go ahead with its plan to upgrade at least one ship in China despite a pending lawsuit aimed at stopping that move, a Matson spokesman…

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction in South Korea has sealed a share purchase agreement yesterday with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. in Japan to acquire UK-based Mitsui Babcock Energy Limited, one of…

The UK?s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) published its report into the fire that broke out on a cabin balcony on board the Bermuda-registered cruise liner Star Princess on 23 March 2006.…

The Port State Control Committee of the Tokyo MOU has adopted a Code of Practice for PSC Officers in line with the Paris MOU. The Code is aimed at ensuring "integrity, professionalism…

The Malaysia Government, shipping industry and maritime officials from 31 countries have agreed to cooperate on measures to ensure the smooth passage of ships through a vital trading route between East Asia…

Since the sale of the Off-Highway division by DaimlerChrysler AG to EQT, a Swedish financial investor, the Tognum holding company is the group with globally leading companies and brands for diesel and…

The United States Navy recently christened the Makin Island (LHD 8) amphibious assault ship in Pascagoula, Miss. at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. The Makin Island, which is powered by two GE LM2500+…

Rolls-Royce has won another significant order for the largest naval gas turbines in the world to power a next generation US Navy warship.Two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines will power the second Lockheed…

Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation was awarded a contract by Washington Group International/Alberici, a joint venture, under their contract with United States Army Corp of Engineers, to construct and deliver one custom built…

General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, and Daewoo Ship Engineering Company (DSEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) based in Busan, Korea, announced…

Austal and Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) have signed a five-year industry alliance that will strengthen Australia?s maritime defences. The purpose of this alliance is to formalise and strengthen links between…

A Northrop Grumman Corporation led team has been selected by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to begin a design of a 40 MW high-temperature superconductor (HTS) generator intended to provide a…

The US Navy has awarded the construction contract for the Austal designed Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. The $223 million order for the first of two planned "Flight 0" vessels was awarded…

The four Southeast Asian nations guarding the Malacca Strait started joint air patrols of the vital sea-lane when a Malaysian military plane took to the air with Singaporean personnel on board.The aircraft…

GE Transportation?s LM6000 aero derivative gas turbine recently completed the 500-hour power generation phase of endurance testing towards American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification. GE is seeking ABS certification to the Steel…