R-R launches V-configuration Bergen B33:45

MAY 30, 2017 — Rolls-Royce has launched a V-configuration version of its Bergen B33:45 engine series. At 600 kW per cylinder the new design delivers 20% more power than the B32:40, in

Wartsila pushes ahead on digital transformation

MAY 29, 2017 — Wärtsilä reports that is implementing a digital transformation to become “a data led, insights driven, and agile technology company dedicated to taking a leadership role in the smart

TMC offers boil-off gas compressor for LNG fueled ships

MAY 29, 2017 — Oslo, Norway, headquartered TMC Compressors (TMC)) is launching a boil-off gas compressor that can be utilized on all vessels that use LNG (liquefied natural gas) as ship fuel.

Deltamarin awarded design contract for three containerships

MAY 29, 2017 — Turku, Finland, headquartered Deltamarin reports that Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard has awarded it a design contract for the three container vessels ordered earlier this year by Iceland based

Japan launches autonomous ship R&D project

MAY 28, 2017 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and ., Ltd. are researching a technological concept for an autonomous ocean transportation system. The project is to receiving research funding from Japan’s

LISCR names Castillero Chief Commercial Officer

MAY 28, 2017 — Alfonso Castillero has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry. Mr. Castillero will

Container rates slip, but composite average up over 2016

MAY 26, 2017—This past week, the World Container Index—a composite of container freight rates on eight major routes to/from the U.S., Europe and Asia—was down by 3.6% to $1,446.81/40ft container, according to

New research vessel for Florida launched

MAY 26, 2017—The R/V W.T. Hogarth, a new 78 ft research vessel for the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), was recently christened and launched by family-owned shipyard Duckworth Steel Boats, Tarpon Springs,

Administration in apparent U-turn on LCS budget request

MAY 26, 2017 — The Trump Administration has reportedly done a U-turn on its decision to include just one Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) in the FY 2018 Navy shipbuilding budget. House Armed

In-port 3D printing of marine parts comes a step nearer

MAY 26, 2017 — Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA is collaborating with an additive-manufacturing specialist, Ivaldi Group, to explore in-port 3D printing opportunities for marine products and spare parts “With an ambition to

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