Ecochlor files for BWTS USCG Type Approval

APRIL 3, 2017 — Ecochlor, Inc., Maynard, MA, reports that it has filed an application with the USCG for Type Approval of its Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS). The Coast Guard has

Minerva Marine opts for Wartsila for tanker BWMS retrofits

APRIL 3, 2017 — Athens based Minerva Marine Inc. has signed an agreement with Wärtsilä covering the retrofit of several globally operating tankers with Aquarius ballast water management systems (BWMS). The agreement

Hyundai Heavy extends MAN two-stroke license agreement

APRIL 3, 2017 — The Engine & Machinery Division of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) has signed a contract extending its two-stroke license agreement with MAN Diesel & Turbo. This latest extension continues

Two rescued after Very Large Ore Carrier sinks

APRIL 2, 2017 — Two crew members have reportedly been rescued after the sinking in the South Atlantic of the Stellar Daisy, a 1993-built 266,141 dwt Very Large Oil Carrier (VLOC) Stellar

VIDEO: Silversea Cruises’ newest ship set for delivery

APRIL 2, 2017 — One day head of the ship’s official delivery, shipbuilder Fincantieri today held a ceremony at its Genoa Sestri Ponente shipyard to present Silver Muse, the latest addition to

Australia issues RFT for Future Frigate project

APRIL 1, 2017 — Australia’s AUD 35 billion   has reached a significant milestone with the release of the Request for Tender (RFT) to the three shortlisted designers; BAE Systems, Fincantieri and

Mitsubishi Heavy moves ahead with shipbuilding alliances

MARCH 31, 2017 — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has reached basic agreements with Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in the wake of ongoing discussions, first announced in

Sanmar and Robert Allan Ltd. mark 150 vessel milestone

MARCH 31, 2017 — The Svitzer Hermod and Svitzer Chirripo are the first two of six customized Robert Allan Ltd. RAstar 2800 class terminal support/escort tug designs under construction at Turkey’s Sanmar

VIDEO: First ice-breaking LNG carrier docks at Yamal terminal

MARCH 31, 2017 — Christophe de Margerie, the world’s first ice-breaking LNG tanker, yesterday successfully berthed at the Yamal LNG terminal at Sabetta Port in Russia— and Russian President Vladimir Putin was

Damen develops First Line Assistance Vessel

MARCH 31, 2017 — Partly in response to the impact of the increasing number of extreme weather events worldwide, Damen Shipyards Group has introduced the Responder 5413 – a 54 m First

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