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The next stage in the evolution process of cutting technology is laser hybrid welding, which uses a YAG laser combined with an arc system to offer high penetration welds with little distortion.…

Shanghai Shipyard in China has netted orders for five ships of 123,600 dwt in the first half of 2003, over 60% of its annual new order target and nearly 30% more than…

Jiangnan Shipyard in China has recently secured orders for 15 ships, including an FPSO, totalling just under 1 million dwt. As at the end of June this year, the shipbuilder?s order book…

Kawasaki Shipbuilding in Japan delivered the 2,500 cu m LNG carrier to joint ship owners, Shinwa Chemical Tanker and Corporation for Advanced Transport & Technology (CATT) on July 30. Named Shinju Maru…

Daewoo Shipbuilding in South Korea delivered the first ice classed tanker for Sovcomflot on August 29. Sea trials of the 115,000DWT tanker Nevskiy Prospect were carried out from 21 to 26 July…

Nord Capital in Germany is believed to have placed an order for five 8,200TEU box ships with Hyundai Samho Shipyard in Korea. The total order is valued at W 431.9 billion ($367m)…

Shanghao Waigaoqio Shipyard in China has netted 14 ships totalling 2.1 million DWT for the first half of 2003. The shipbuilder received five 105,000DWT Aframax tankers during April to June from two…

Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard received an order for an Aframax tanker from an unknown Hong Kong ship owner for delivery in October 2005. The 110,000DWT vessel will have an overall length of 243…