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Scandinavian Electric Systems has noticed an increasing demand for diesel-electric propulsion solutions, which has encouraged the company to significantly increase investment in design, testing and packaging resources. Frithjof Hustig, SES?s technical director…

Germany has the biggest and most modern container vessel fleet in the world. The latest additions to this fleet include both the world?s largest container vessels, starting with Hapag Lloyd?s 7,500 TEU…

In a bid to turn Singapore into a byword for technical expertise on a par with oil production centres like Houston or Aberdeen, Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is establishing a…

Earlier this month Orion Schiffahrts took delivery of the second of six 31,880 dwt handy size bulkers from Hakodate Dockyard on Japan?s northern island of Hokkaido. The delivery of Patriarch follows the…

The Philippine Maritime Industry Cluster has outlined an action plan aimed at maintaining the global competitiveness of the country?s seafarers as well as it shipping and marine businesses.The Cluster comprises the Philippine…

Herbert von Nitzsch, ceo of Blohm+Voss, said at an SMM press meeting earlier this year: "SMM is taking place this year in a completely different economic environment from two years ago. While…

Having undergone a major refit in mid 2001, the cable ship Agile now has the accumulated miles to enable an accurate assessment of its improved operational performance. The principal objectives of the…

This month sees the introduction of a new passenger and freight roro ferry operator on three Scottish "lifeline" routes, and with it three new ships. With the takeover, from October 1, of…

RINA believes that outstanding performance from the point of safety and environmental protection are today, and will be for several years to come, the two main goals of the innovation in ship…

Commercial life is never easy for a shipyard, but at least some can take a bit of comfort from their niche. Ship owners naturally go to Korea, Japan or China for the…