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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…

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…

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…

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…