Month: November 2009

How can shipyards and suppliers address the challenges arising from the new International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships ("Hong Kong Convention") after its development has been finalized…

The shipping ministry in India is reportedly working on a proposal that encourages domestic shipowners to buy from or build ships at local yards according. The aim is to provide a boost…

China Petrochemical Corp (CPC), of Taiwan, has for the first time specified all-electric cargo pump room systems for two new 40,000 DWT product carriers. The complete pump room systems will be delivered…

DNV and Intertek announced that they are in discussions regarding a potential to unite their business assurance activities, thereby consolidating its position as a world leader in certification, inspection and testing. DNV?s…

Aker Solutions is today officially opening a new subsea facility at its yard in Egersund, west Norway. The new subsea hall will add another capacity to the yard and help further develop…

France has become the first country to sign, subject to ratification, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009. The country?s ambassador to IMO signed…

With the recent Dry Bulk Index managing to remain above 2009-high, some owners are looking to speed up deliveries of their newbuildings.Clarkson said that "we are now even starting to hear of…