ABS grants GDA approval to HHI LNG fuel tank design

APRIL 3, 2017 — Classification society ABS has granted a Certificate of General Design Approval (GDA) for an IMO Type B LNG fuel tank design developed by shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries. HHI’s

Shell to supply fuel for first LNG powered Aframaxes

APRIL 3, 2017 — Shell Western LNG B.V. has signed an agreement with Russia’s Sovcomflot (SCF Group) to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel the first Aframax crude oil tankers in

TMC compressors picked for newbuild VLCC duo

APRIL 3, 2017 — Oslo, Norway, headquartered TMC Compressors (TMC) is to supply complete marine compressed air systems for two VLCCs currently under construction for Singapore-based BW Tankers, a subsidiary of the

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

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

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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