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Rolls-Royce says that it has received the International Green Ship Technology Award for its Environship concept, a design and system solution for cargo ships that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 40%…

According to a new survey by the Norton Rose Group, the Asia Pacific is catching up with Europe in terms of being a key market for the shipping sector.

Norways Stadt AS, has won an order to supply diesel electric propulsion systems for seismic support vessels, owned and operated by the Faroe Islands’ Thor Offshore.

“There is an insistent need to create awareness of the circumstances which have too often resulted in the death or injury of crew members entering enclosed spaces on board ship.”

Norwegian shipbuilder, Kleven, has secured a contract to build a high specification expedition support vessel, designed by fellow Norwegian company, Marin Teknikk.

Following its decision in 2012 to exit the Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) business, global marine technologies company, ZF Marine, has signed a support agreement with Singapores Berg Propulsion.

Wärtsilä says that it has concluded a five year maintenance agreement with Finnish ship owner, Viking Line, for maintaining and servicing the LNG-fuelled passenger ferry Viking Grace.

The Indian Ports Association (IPA) represents India’s 13 Major Ports, primarily to foster growth and development of all Major Ports which are under the supervisory control of the Indian Ministry of Shipping.

The Motorship has recently added the social media platform Facebook to the various ways in which its content is being distributed.