VIDEO: Converting a vessel for a new market in days

OCTOBER 12, 2016 — Ulstein Design & Solutions AS is offering shipowners a way to mobilize vessels for new markets within a few days and without modifying the ship structure. It is

Plans for Saudi mega yard move ahead

OCTOBER 12, 2016 — Plans to build what would be the world’s largest shipyard in Saudi Arabia are moving ahead. Royal Haskoning DHV UK Ltd reports that it, in consortium with Hyundai Engineering

How to get the right BN cylinder oil? Blend your own

OCTOBER 11, 2016 — With current industry concerns about cold corrosion, and the need to adjust fuel sulfur levels to meet emissions limits, the importance of using cylinder oil of the correct

RCCL in MOU for two from Turku with LNG and fuel cells

OCTOBER 11, 2016 — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for two next-generation cruise ships, of around 200,000 gt. To be called “Icon

Task force to address Kings Point sexual misconduct issues

OCTOBER 11, 2016 — Efforts to come to grips with reports of sexual harassment and assault at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, continue. Earlier this month, the

Bomin Linde charters 7,500 cu. m LNG bunkering vessel

OCTOBER 11, 2016 — Hamburg, Germany, based Linde Group member Bomin Linde LNG has signed a time charter for a 7,500 cu.m LNG bunker supply vessel with shipowner Bernhard Schulte. The vessel

Marshall Islands now world’s top flag for tanker owners

OCTOBER 10, 2016 — The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) now has more tankers under its flag than any other registry, according to Reston, VA, headquartered International Registries, Inc,. which provides

ABS awarded cybersecurity research contract

OCTOBER 10, 2016 — Classification society ABS has been awarded a two year research contract that will focus on defining the future of cybersecurity for the maritime industry. The contract has been

Liberian Registry announces appointments

OCTOBER 10, 2016 — The Liberian Registry has announced a number of appointments in the global network of offices operated by its U.S.-based manager, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR).

Freire to build two Rolls-Royce designed trawlers

OCTOBER 7, 2016 — The Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, is building two 80 m stern trawlers of Rolls-Royce NVC 375 design. One of the trawlers has been ordered by Qajaq Trawl

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