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Transas Scandinavia has won an order to supply A P M?ller?s ships with an extensive ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) package comprising 160 dual Navi-Sailor 2400 ECDIS complete with radar…

Chinese shipyards don?t just build simple ships. Yes, they build a lot of bulk carriers and product tankers. But there is also a level of expertise at certain yards that allows them…

Norwegian Maritime Equipment is launching a newly developed, fully enclosed lifeboat with a capacity of 102 persons. The company is also announcing a fast rescue boat in three different versions. Both the…

RTM Star Center has announced the installation of a DE III full mission diesel electric simulator at its Dania Beach, Florida facility. The simulator, based on a design by Kongsberg Maritime Ship…

Faced with dwindling world fossil fuel reserves, energy companies are exploiting alternative sources at an increasing pace. The latest development in the wind-mill energy farm concept is the construction of offshore facilities.…

Pilgrim hydraulic nuts and oil injection system have been specified for Britain?s fleet of S and I class nuclear attack submarines undergoing major upgrade work. The nuts will enable fast installation and…

MAN B&W has designs for a 1,080mm bore engine. The company says it has confined the designs to the bottom of a drawer while the containership market, for which the so-called K108…

ABB has sold its air handling business, including the Fläkt trademark, to Global Air Movement for $225 million. The new owner plans to combine it with Woods Air Movement Limited, of Colchester…

The first of a new series of heavy-lift multi-purpose containerships under construction in China has been delivered. The vessels, ordered by German-based Schoeller Holdings, are being built in Xiamen (8 + 4…