Ulstein starts sea trials of X-Stern SOV

JUNE 10, 2015 — Ulstein Verft reports that the first vessel equipped with its innovative X -Stern left its Ulsteinvik, Norway, shipyard for sea trials on Tuesday. The 88 m vessel, Ulstein

Wartsila powers world’s largest cruise liner

JUNE 9, 2016 — Helping the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, deliver some of the most spectacular activities and amenities ever offered cruise guests is a broad

Planning starts for Yokohama LNG bunkering hub

JUNE 9, 2016—Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tourism (MLIT) is launching a feasibility study for LNG bunkering in the Port of Yokohama. Japan is the world’s largest LNG importing country and

Otto Marine gets acquistion offer, wins shipbuilding contract

JUNE 9, 2016 — Yesterday, Singapore listed offshore services provider Otto Marine said that it had received an acquisition offer for its shares and would seek a voluntary delisting.  Today, the news

Long Beach fireboat is built for Big Ships Era

JUNE 9, 2016 — The Port of Long Beach yesterday officially welcomed into service the first of two advanced new fireboats. Named Protector, the vessel was dedicated in memory of Donald Domenic

Korea outlines shipping, shipbuilding restructuring plan

JUNE 9, 2016 — Following a ministerial meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Hwang Woo-yea, the government of South Korea has announced restructuring plans for the shipping and shipbuilding industries and measures

Damen introduces new naval auxiliary vessel series

JUNE 8, 2016 — Damen Shipyards Group is introducing a new range of Naval Multi-Role Auxiliary Vessels offering flexibility and reducing total cost of ownership through the use of modular mission modules

Paris MOU issues new performance lists

JUNE 8, 2016 —  The Paris MoU has adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized Organizations. These lists will take effect from July 1, 2016, affecting the way in which port

Amendment to Puerto Rico bill threatens Jones Act

JUNE 8, 2016 — The U.S. marine industry is condemning a measure proposed by Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) that would exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act – which requires waterborne cargo

Hyundai Heavy unveils $3 billion restructuring plan

JUNE 8, 2016 — South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, today said that it will implement a management improvement plan by 2018. Worth 3.5 trillion won (over $3

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