MSC Cruises signs LOI for four LNG fueled cruise ships

APRIL 6, 2016 — Swiss based MSC Cruises, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with shipbuilder STX France for the construction of up to four new LNG-powered cruise ships that will

Chinese dredges to have MAN propulsion packages

APRIL 6, 2016 — Jiangsu Haihong Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. has ordered four MAN 32/40 engines in connection with an order for two 8,000 cu.m trailing suction hopper dredges.  The scope of

BAE Norfolk wins $48.8 million DDG 74 contract

APRIL 6, 2016 — BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, VA, is being awarded a $48,862,912.56 firm-fixed-price, award fee contract for the execution of USS McFaul (DDG 74) fiscal 2016 extended dry-docking

Evac racks up EUR 10 million cruise ship contract

APRIL 6, 2016 — Evac has received a cruise ship order worth an initial EUR 10 million from an undisclosed client. The contract is for Evac Complete Cleantech Solutions covering the integrated

DNV GL issues new position paper on subsea systems

APRIL 6, 2016 — New subsea technologies and systems must be qualified before use to build confidence that they will function as intended. However, says classification society DNV GL, current subsea technology

Doorae Shipping to pay $950,000 in pollution case

APRIL 6, 2016 — South Korea’s Doorae Shipping was sentenced yesterday to pay a fine of $750,000 and a community service payment of $200,000 after pleading guilty in U.S. District Court in

Ingram Barge opts for GE for towboat repowers

APRIL 5, 2016 — Ingram Barge Company has chosen GE Transportation 8-cylinder, 250 mm bore inline medium speed (1,000 rpm) Tier 4 compliant marine diesels, supplied through and distributor National Maintenance &

Knud E. Hansen rethinks the container feeder vessel

APRIL 5, 2016 – Danish naval architect company Knud E. Hansen has been developing a number of pioneering container feeder vessel designs. Each presents a series of innovations as part of a

Wartsila to design jack-up lift vessel

APRIL 5, 2016 – Wärtsilä is to provide the design for a new jack-up lift vessel. The contract was signed in March with a Chinese shipyard and includes an option for three

Tanker to have first Tier III certified two stroke with EGR

APRIL 5, 2016 – Hyundai’s Ship Building Division (HHI-SBD) has finalized a contract for two Suezmax tankers for Turkish shipowner Ditas Shipping. The 158,000 cu.m crude-oil tankers will each be powered by

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