MAN B&W powers Transpetro PROMEF newbuilds
MAY 29, 2013 — Brazil’s Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) has delivered the Suezmax tanker Zumbi dos Palmares to Petrobras subsidiary Transpetro. The vessel is the second ship built by EAS as part
New society will promote LNG as marine fuel
MAY 29, 2013 — A newly created Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has been established to encourage the safe and responsible operations of vessels using LNG as fuel and
Jurong to build ultra high spec North Sea jack-up for Noble
MAY 28, 2013 — Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine reports that its Jurong Shipyard subsidiary has secured a US$596 million contract from Noble Corporation for a newbuild ultra-high specification jack-up rig for use in
Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine break ground for JV plant
MAY 28, 2013 — Wärtsilä Yuchai Engine Co., Ltd, a joint venture owned 50/50 by Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine Power Co. Ltd., today began construction of its new production facilities with a
Dole to add three new reefer box ships to owned fleet
MAY 28, 2013 — In another demonstration that depressed world shipbuilding prices can bring out the bargain hunters, Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that its Board of Directors has
TY Offshore gets private equity injection
MAY 28, 2013 — TY Offshore is to start a $9 million capital improvement plan after revamping its ownership structure and getting an equity investment from a private equity firm. Barge launch
Gard P&I Club returns $31 million to members
MAY 28, 2013 — Claes Isacson (left), CEO of Gard, has reason to look cheery. The Norway based P&I Club today announced that its Board has decided to return $31 million to
Royal Caribbean flies Grandeur passengers home
MAY 28, 2013 — Royal Carribbean has assessed the damage caused by yesterday’s fire aboard the Grandeur of the Seas (see earlier story) and has decided to cancel the remainder of the
Golden Ocean buys two ice class Panamax newbuilds
MAY 27, 2013 — John Fredriksen controlled dry bulk specialist Golden Ocean Group Limited reports that it has entered into an agreement to buy two ice class Panamax vessel resales built by
Fire breaks out on cruise ship mooring deck
MAY 27, 2013 — Royal Caribbean reports that on Monday, May 27, at approximately 2:50 a.m. ET, the cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas experienced a fire on the mooring area of