General News

DNV and Washington State Ferries have partnered to ensure that the safety, security and operational challenges of using LNG as ship fuel are handled in a responsible manner.

Suezmax tanker ‘Stena Sunrise’ has been named at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard in Geoje, South Korea - its the last in the series of seven sisters ordered by Stena Bulk.

Two Spanish marine organisations have denounced the Dutch financial leasing system for vessels which it calls ‘selective’ and have presented a paper to the European Commission on the issue.

Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven has announced a further contract with shipowner Rem Offshore to build a 117m multifunctional subsea support and construction vessel.

Atlantic Offshore has ordered a further Havyard 820 standby and field support vessel for its new long-term contract with Shell UK.

Marine diesel engine specialist, Yanmar, has appointed Floris Lettinga as its new marine sales department manager for Europe, Russia and Africa.

Finnish ship designer Foreship has set up a new company, in conjunction with key employees of BlueTech, and has announced a new bulk carrier series.

Japanese class society ClassNK has certified several courses run by the Evergreen Seafarer Training Center (ESTC) in Taiwan.