Flame retardant insulant cuts risk of LPG tanker yard fires

MARCH 22, 2016 — Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, reports that it has cooperated with insulation system manufacturers to develop the world’s first flame-retarding insulation for LPG cargo tanks.

Carnival gets nod to start cruises to Cuba on May 1

MARCH 21, 2016 — Carnival Corporation & plc, (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) reports that Cuba has granted approval for the company to begin travel to Cuba starting on May 1, 2016. Following

Britain’s new research ship to be RRS Boaty McBoatface?

MARCH 21, 2016 — And now for something completely different. From the land that gave us Monty Python comes news that the the $307 million research vessel that shipbuilder Cammell Llaird is

Maersk Line opts for Nacos Platinum integrated systems

MARCH 21, 2016 — Maersk Line A/S has selected Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation, and propulsion control systems for 27 new container vessels under construction at shipyards in China and South

Cummins largest diesel yet makes Asian debut

MARCH 21, 2016 — Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), unveiled its QSK95 at last week’s Asia Pacific Maritime event in Singapore, marking the first time the company’s largest diesel engine has been displayed

Another prison term handed down in Fat Leonard affair

MARCH 20, 2017 — In the latest development in the bribery case known in Navy circles as the “Fat Leonard affair,” Alex Wisidagama, 42, of Singapore, the former global manager for government

Kleven to build stern trawler for Spanish owner

MARCH 18, 2016 — Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has signed a contract with Spanish shipowner Pesquera Ancora S.L.U covering construction of a 80 m long stern trawler. “This is an important contract for

With sanctions lifted, IRISL resumes service to Hamburg

MARCH 18, 2016—The 2,500-TEU containership Azargoun called at the Port of Hamburg on March 17, signaling the reopening of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines’ “European Container Line” (ECL) between Northern Europe

Burger starts construction of explorer yacht

MARCH 17, 2016—Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc, WI, has begun the construction of a custom 103 ft 6 in x 26 ft 5 in full displacement steel and aluminum Explorer Motor Yacht designed

Crowley loses bid to renew Alyeska contract

MARCH 17, 2016 —Crowley Marine Services will no longer be providing oil spill prevention and response services in Valdez and Prince William Sound, Alaska, once its current contract expires June 30, 2018.

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