European shipowners draw up Brexit wish list

MAY 17, 2017 — European shipowners today published their priorities when it comes to the outcome of Brexit negotiations on Britain’s departure from the European Union. The European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA)

Shell renews partnership with Philippines training center

MAY 17, 2017 — Shell Marine has renewed its technical partnership with the University of Cebu, Philippines, Maritime Education and Training Center (UC METC). The partnership has been extended for a further

ClassNK subsidiary launches bunker fuel analysis service

MAY 16, 2017 — ClassNK subsidiary, ClassNK Consulting Service (NKCS) has officially launched its Bunker Fuel Oil Analysis Service. It is important to understand the properties of bunker fuel oil in order

VIDEO: Cunard’s Queen Victoria gets a new lido deck

MAY 17, 2017 — Cunard’s 964.5 ft, 2,014 passenger Queen Victoria is currently in dry dock at Fincantieri’s Palermo, Sicily, shipyard for what Cunard says is a “partial” refit. The cruise ship

Foss Maritime names Grant Johnson VP HSQE

MAY 17, 2017 — Grant Johnson has joined Foss Maritime as Vice President of Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE). He will be responsible for overseeing, growing and strengthening HSQE performance in

World’s first ME-GIE engine runs successfully on ethane

MAY 16, 2017 — The world’s first ME-GIE (-Gas Injection Ethane) two-stroke engine has successfully passed gas trials on board the Gaschem Beluga, an LEG (liquefied ethylene gas) carrier, while sailing between

Consortium plans to 3D print a propeller

MAY 16, 2017 — Marking a major step forward in the application of 3D printing techniques in the maritime sector, Damen Shipyards Group has entered a cooperative consortium with RAMLAB, propeller manufacturer

Norwegian Coastal Admin newbuild to have R-R hybrid system

MAY 15, 2017 — A new multipurpose vessel on order at Norwegian shipbuilder Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted will be the second Norwegian Coastal Administration vessel to combine traditional diesel power with battery-driven operation.

Frontline fires another salvo in DHT takeover battle

MAY 15, 2017 — John Fredriksen controlled tanker owner Frontline Ltd (NYSE/OSE: FRO) is persisting with its efforts to gain control of DHT Holdings, Inc.(NYSE: DHT). Those who have been following ding

Costa Concordia: Schettino starts serving prison term

MAY 15, 2017 — Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino began serving a 16-year prison term Friday after Italy’s Supreme Court upheld his sentence and lower court convictions for manslaughter, causing a

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