LNG fueled 250,000 dwt ore carrier design gets LR approval

MARCH 27, 2018 — South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register for an LNG fueled 250,000 dwt class very large ore

New 16-cylinder MTU Series 8000 engines to power French frigates

MARCH 26, 2018 — Rolls-Royce has received its first order for the new 16-cylinder engines in its MTU Series 8000 range. French shipbuilder Naval Group (known as DCNS until 2017) has ordered

SHI Smart Ship Solution gets ABS Cyber Safety certification

MARCH 26, 2018 — Classification society ABS has granted a Certificate of CyberSafety Compliance for shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Smart Ship Solution, demonstrating adherence to the ABS Guide for Cybersecurity Implementation for

Jeffboat to shut down

MARCH 26, 2018 — After several rounds of layoffs, inland shipbuilder Jeffboat LLC, Jeffersonville, IN, is to end its operations. Confirmation came in a statement posted by Teamsters Local 89 on its

VIDEO: Big potential seen for “digital twins”

MARCH 23, 2018 — The concept of giving ships “digital twins” is getting increasing attention. According to the Danish Maritime Authority, digital twin presents a ship digitally throughout its lifetime, making access

MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility

MARCH 21, 2018 — MAN Diesel & Turbo is collaborating with its two-stroke licensee, HHI-EMD, to build a new test engine facility. The new venture aims to expand MAN Diesel & Turbo’s R&D

Lindblad lays keel for Polar expedition cruise ship

MARCH 19, 2018 — Poland’s Crist Shipyard in Gdynia was the scene for a ceremony held March 17 to mark the keel laying of the polar expedition cruise ship ordered by Lindblad

Azam Marine orders world’s first ferry with Cummins QSK95 propulsion

MARCH 15, 2018 — A 45 m Incat Crowther design fast ferry ordered by Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, headquartered Azam Marine will be the world’s first ferry with Cummins QSK95 propulsion power.

Joe Hudspeth to join BAE Systems Power & Propulsion Solutions

MARCH 13, 2018 — Joe Hudspeth is leaving his position as Vice President of Business Development at Bellingham, WA, shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. effective March 16, 2018 and will soon be

Japanese researchers report breakthrough in propeller design

MARCH 12, 2018 — In an example of joint research using big data, three Japanese companies report that they have successfully developed a highly efficient propeller by analyzing the conditions surrounding vessel

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