Bulgarian shipyard delivers first of three RAmparts 2700 tugs

JULY 5, 2017 — The MTG Dolphin Shipyard in Varna, Bulgaria, has delivered the first in a series of three Robert Allan Ltd. design tugs to Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibulgar) JSC. The

Miura BWMS gets closer to USCG type approval

JULY 5, 2017 — Japan’s Miura Co., Ltd. reports that it has successfully completed another major milestone towards acquiring U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval for its HK ballast water management system

Austal Philippines launches 50 m Incat Crowther design cat

JULY 5, 2017 — Austal Philippines’ Balamban, Cebu, shipyard has launched SeaStar 11, a 50 m Incat Crowther design catamaran passenger ferry for South Korean operator Seaspovill. The vessel will join the

Industry group updates cyber security guidelines for ships

JULY 5, 2017 — The second edition of The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships has been released. The latest practical advice has been compiled by a joint industry group, which is

Hyundai Heavy in first HiMSEN engine licensing deal

JULY 5, 2017 — Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Aramco and Dussur (Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company) to set up

GE Power and Fincantieri to develop new emission control solution

JULY 4, 2017 — GE Power (NYSE: GE) and Fincantieri have reached an agreement to co-develop a new emission control solution to reduce pollution in the marine industry. To be called Shipboard

Maersk Supply Service enters the Mexican market

JULY 4, 2017 — Maersk Supply Service has secured a long-term contract with Subtec S.A de C.V. of Mexico, a subsidiary of Blue Marine Group, for one of its four Stingray subsea

VIDEO: LPD 27 completes builder’s sea trials

JULY 4, 2017 — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that the amphibious transport dock Portland (LPD 27) has completed her first set of sea trials. Ingalls’ test and trials

El Faro: NTSB issues weather forecasting recommendations

JULY 3, 2017 — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued 10 safety recommendations aimed at enhancing the availability of weather information to mariners. The recommendations stem from the NTSB’s ongoing investigation

Latest WinGD Gen X engine passes FAT and TAT tests

JULY 3, 2017 — The latest in Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s Generation X low-speed diesel engine range, the X52, successfully completed both its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Type Approval Test (TAT),

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