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Three models have been added to the DP-Pumps range of vertical multi-phase in-line centrifugal pumps. The range uses stainless steel for all components in contact with the pumped medium. This gives the…

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has decided to invest in new tonnage for its VLCC fleet and has ordered a double-hulled VLCC at Japan`s Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). The contract, the value…

Japanese engine manufacturer Niigata has introduced an HLX medium-speed series in 22, 28 and 34cm bore sizes. Piston strokes are 300mm, 400mm, and 500mm respectively, giving engine speeds of 1,000/900 rev/min, 750/720…

Both MAN B&W and Wartsila NSD have picked up orders for their largest bore engines. MAN B&W has secured an order for eight of its 98 bore engines (five 10K98MC-C and three…

Kamewa has introduced a seven-bladed water jet impeller which is said to reduce pressure pulses by an average of 25 per cent, and give a 15 per cent increase in cavitation margin.…

According to Dutch government figures, the industry was worth a record G2.2 billion ($1.18 billion) and held on to its 2.2 per cent share of the world market. Shipbuilding in The Netherlands…

The StackBeam system from MacGregor, designed to allow containers to be carried on the weatherdecks of ships not originally designed to accommodate them without the need for hatch cover strengthening or replacement,…

For much of the 1990s, international trade in LPG, LNG and other gas commodities has grown steadily, with increases averaging around 5 per cent per annum. For the next few years, much…

Hays Ships in the UK has awarded Cegelec`s Marine and Offshore Division a contract to provide and install a dynamic positioning system for Kommandor 3000, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) support ship.…

The end of September saw Meyer Werft hand over the 76,800g cruise ship Superstar Leo to its owners Star Cruises a week earlier than planned. As the first of four cruise vessels…