Month: November 2009

Chinese shipbuilders Cosco Corp and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding seem to be operating on different planets following recent reports of sharply contrasting earnings.Higher operational costs and a generally tough trading environment dented Cosco's profits…

Sembcorp Marine today unveils plans to develop a modern, cost-efficient and integrated New Yard facility to position the group for sustainable growth and expansion of its marine and offshore businesses.To be situated…

A 37-page technical bulletin, Guide to Diagnosing Contaminants in Oily Bilgewater: Operation and Maintenance of Bilgewater Treatment Systems, now available from the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), provides crew…

Voith Turbo Marine has entered into a strategic partnership with Ridderinkhof, specialist manufacturer of winches from the Netherlands.When being quoted for a Voith Turbo propulsion system, customers of escort, terminal and harbour…

The Norwegian shipbuilding industry seems to be facing a difficult future with few new orders on the books and the looming threat of mass lay-offs. Representatives for the industry will meet to…

Havyard Group shall deliver design and engineering for a Havyard 832 CD PSV to be built by Norwegian shipbuilder Simek AS for Owner Havila Shipping ASA. The vessel is to be delivered…

Wärtsilä has opened a new workshop in Stockholm, Sweden. The new service centre is intended to further increase Wärtsilä's wide service offering, both for the marine market and power plant and industrial…

A recent German business delegation to Bangladesh has shown keen interests in buying more ships from local shipbuilders.Peter Clasen, head of the 21-strong group that visited the country late last month, said…

In anticipation of customer requests for mechanical engines meeting stringent next-level global emissions regulations, Cummins Inc. has received a statement of compliance from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifying theKTA19-D(M1) to…