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Daewoo's World's First Icebreaking LNG Carrier for Russia Launched

Jan 19, 2016

Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) launched on Friday the world’s first icebreaking liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier at its Okpo shipyard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang. It was the first ship to be launched for Russia’s Yamal…

Scenic to Build World's First Discovery Yacht

Jan 19, 2016

Scenic has announced the launch of the world’s First Discovery Yacht, the Scenic Eclipse. The new ship will embark on its maiden voyage August 31, 2018, sailing from Istanbul to Venice, followed by discovery voyages to the Americas, Antarctica…

Chinese Shipyards Sails in Rough Seas

Jan 19, 2016

Shipbuilders in China will continue facing rough weather. According to a report in Bloomberg, new orders received by Chinese shipbuilders fell by nearly half last year from 2014, suggesting more consolidation is in order as the country’s appetite…

Shippers Urged to Use Transitional Measures for Ship Recycling

Jan 18, 2016

Shipping companies are being strongly encouraged to use new ‘Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships for Recycling’ launched by a coalition of international shipping industry organizations.The purpose of the new ‘Transitional…

Navig8 Product Tankers Expands Fleet

Jan 18, 2016

Navig8 Product Tankers Inc., an international shipping company focused on the transportation of petroleum products, has taken delivery of one LR1 74,000 DWT product tanker, the Navig8 Expedite, from STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co, Ltd.  The…

Chief of Naval Research Helps Steer New Tech for the Fleet

Jan 17, 2016

When discussing the Navy’s top science and technology (S&T) priorities with military, government and industry leaders, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter reflected on his college days at the University of Notre Dame.“When I graduated from Notre Dame 30 years ago…

TUI Cruises Launches Mein Schiff 5

Jan 17, 2016

Six months to the day ahead of the naming ceremony, Mein Schiff 5 was launched today at the Meyer Turku Oy shipyard. Following a construction period of 14 months, Ferdinand Strohmeier, Vice-President Operations TUI Cruises, was on hand for the so-called “floating” celebrations…

BIMCO's "SUPERMAN" Contract for Newbuilding Supervision Services

Jan 15, 2016

BIMCO has now launched a new standard contract for ship managers to provide supervision services for shipbuilding and conversion projects. The contract, code named SUPERMAN, is a valuable new addition to BIMCO's existing suite of ship management agreements…

Wartsila India Signs Pact with CSL

Jan 15, 2016

Wartsila India, the Indian arm of Finland-based Wartsila Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) for setting up a containerised self-sufficient workshop. As per the MOU, Wartsila plans…

Otto Shipyard Eyes Expansion in Asia

Jan 12, 2016

Otto Marine Limited, an offshore marine company specializing in building complex offshore support vessels, ship chartering and offers specialized offshore services, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Otto Marine Shipyard Pte Ltd…

McAllister Towing to Build Tractor Tugs at Horizon

Jan 12, 2016

McAllister Towing continues its long, 150-plus year hisory of serving the maritime industry announcing investment in two new boats sporting the latest technology.McAllister Towingis announced that Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. of Bayou La Batre…

Energy-efficiency Training Course Now Online

Jan 12, 2016

A complete package of training materials on IMO’s energy efficiency requirements is now available to download free of charge from the IMO website. The package, including presentations, posters, exercises and assignments, will be of interest…

Reliance Defence Plans Shipbuilding Facility in Andhra

Jan 12, 2016

India's Reliance group announced a tie up with Andhra Pradesh government for building a strategic shipyard on the eastern seaboard of the country, which will be co-located with strategic facilities of the Indian Navy and Department of Atomic Energy…

CNO Makes First Visit to Ingalls Shipyard

Jan 11, 2016

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted Adm. John Richardson Thursday as part of his visit to shipyards in the region. This was his first visit to Ingalls as Chief of Naval Operations. Richardson received updates…

UK Marine Industry Continues Growth

Jan 11, 2016

UK marine industry grows for fourth consecutive year; new figures released at the London Boat Show 2016 The U.K. leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry continue to grow, according to new statistics published today by British Marine at the London Boat Show 2016…

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AAL Shipping Unveils Sixth Heavy Lift Super B-Class Vessel

AAL Shipping Unveils Sixth Heavy Lift Super B-Class Vessel

MDL Leases Land for Peterhead Offshore Project Support Site

MDL Leases Land for Peterhead Offshore Project Support Site

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