Shell launches new cylinder oil
JULY 30, 2012 — Shell has launched what it calls “its most innovative marine engine oil in a generation.” It says that, unlike conventional cylinder oils, Shell Alexia S4, can be used
COSCO, Rongsheng Heavy issue profit warnings
JULY 30, 2012 — Yet another sign of the challenges confronting China’s maritime sector: Hong Kong exchange profit warnings from both shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries and shipping giant COSCO. In a
Propeller driven catamaran promises fuel savings
JULY 30, 2012 — Designer Incat Crowther has released some more details of the 34 m catamaran passenger ferry Ava Pearl, now in service with Rhode Island Fast Ferry. Built by Gladding
Voith keeps things moving at 2012 Olympics
JULY 29, 2012—While you won’t see them on any of the Olympic medal stands, Voith technology is playing a winning role in making sure all of the events run smoothly in London.
Huntington Ingalls awarded $1.5 billion Navy contract
JULY 28, 2012—The day before christening the ninth Landing Platform Dock ship in the San Antonio Class, Huntington Ingalls Inc., Pascagoula, MS, was awarded a $1.514 billion fixed-price-incentive modification to previously awarded
Hercules Offshore reports increased revenues
JULY 27, 2012 — Hercules Offshore, Inc. (HERO) today reported revenue of $179.0 million for the second quarter 2012 compared with revenue of $170.2 million for the second quarter 2011. However, the
NASSCO Norfolk awarded $115 million contract mod
JULY 27, 2012 — General Dynamics, NASSCO, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $115,016,340 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-4416) for amphibious landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) to extended drydocking,
Landmark containership engine completes trials
JULY 27, 2012 — MAN Diesel & Turbo’s first super-long-stroke, 90-cm bore Mk 9 engine has successfully completed test bed trials at Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division in Korea. The
Inmarsat responds to Shurat HaDin statement
JULY 26, 2012 — Inmarsat has responded to yesterday’s statement by Shurat HaDin – Israel Law Center on the provision of services to Iranian vessels (See earlier story). Following is the text
SHI delivers world’s largest wind farm installation ship
JULY 26, 2012 — Samsung Heavy Industries reports that its Geoje, South Korea, shipyard has delivered Pacific Orca, the world’s largest wind farm installation vessel, to Singapore based Swire Pacific Offshore. Swire