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Near development offers higher thermal efficiency and reduced emissions from natural gas energy source.In a unique research project, the Japanese ?Ship and Ocean Foundation? (SOF), has, since 1998, been developing an engine…

The Northrop Grumman Corporation has agreed to pay the United States government $80 million to resolve allegations of overcharging and selling the Navy defective military equipment. The government alleged that from 1994…

The release of Austal Ship?s results for the 2002-2003 financial year revealed the tough times endured by the builder during the past year with the company posting a net loss of A$18.7…

The maritime industry has become more and more demanding when it comes to high volume telephony, data, e-mail and internet communications. This, coupled with a demand to reduce prices has seen a…

The first major marine event of 2003 was held in Bilbao, the capitol of Spain?s Basque country. And, fittingly for a region with a centuries-old maritime tradition, Sinaval-Eurofishing showed strong growth in…

The UK shipbuilding industry, or what remains of it, is heavily dependant on defence contracts for its survival. The forthcoming future aircraft carrier (CVF) programme will be crucial in this respect and…

Australia?s shipbuilders hope to chart smoother seas next year after weathering a year of turbulent waters. The past year has been marked by redundancies at major yards and reduced profits, as the…

Europort ? to be held at Amsterdam?s RAI centre from November 13 to 17 ? will this year feature more than 550 exhibitors representing just about every aspect of sea transport and…