CSBC Taiwan opts for Siemens systems for SSDCV newbuilds

AUGUST 18, 2015 — Taiwan’s largest shipbuilder, CSBC Corporation, has chosen Siemens to supply diesel-electric propulsion systems and other equipment for four 65,000 dwt semi-submersible deck cargo vessels (SSDCVs) ordered by a

MOL reaches settlement in class action antitrust suit

AUGUST 18, 2015 — Dallas and New Orleans-based trial law firm Burns Charest LLP reports that a settlement has been reached with Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), in a

Shell gets BSEE approval for Alaska drilling

AUGUST 17, 2015 — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has now given Shell the go ahead to conduct exploratory drilling activities into potential oil-bearing zones offshore Alaska at one

Kinder Morgan to acquire Philly Tanker newbuild quartet

AUGUST 17, 2015 — Last month Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (OSLO: AKPS) said it planned to sell off its portfolio of shipping assets, including the four Jones Act tankers it is building

Maersk Line opts for ABB route optimization solution

AUGUST 17, 2015 —ABB is working with Dutch weather forecasting specialist MeteoGroup  to equip 140 Maersk Line containerships with advisory software to optimize routes, boost maritime safety and protect cargo. ABB says

MAN Primeserv inks turbocharger agreement with AMCL

AUGUST 17, 2015 —  The Turbocharger unit of MAN PrimeServ, MAN Diesel & Turbo’s service division, recently signed a Premium Turbocharger Maintenance Contract with AMCL – Associated Maritime Company (HKG) Ltd. AMCL

Interlake to fit two more bulkers with Dupont scrubbers

AUGUST 17, 2015 — Ohio-based Interlake Steamship Company is to fit two more of its ships with DuPont Marine Scrubber systems supplied by DuPont Sustainable Solutions subsidiary Belco Technologies Corporation (BELCO). The

CIMC Enric in MOU to buy Sinopac Offshore & Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2015 — Hong Kong listed CIMC Enric Holdings Limited,  an affiliate of China International Marine Containers (Group) Co (CIMC), reports that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU)

Draft restrictions imposed for Panama Canal

AUGUST 14, 2015—The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued an Advisory to Shipping, which sets a draft restriction for all shipping agents, owners and operators working with the Canal. These temporary and

Deadly explosion at Tianjin port could disrupt supply chain

AUGUST 14, 2015—The deadly series of explosions and huge fire that rocked Tianjin Port in China, killing at least 56 people and injuring another 700, could lead to massive supply chain disruptions,

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