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Caterpillar has introduced a new C175-16 marine propulsion engine, which the company says enters the market at a size, power and rpm that will drive new, more profitable vessel designs for all…

The management of J.J. Sietas KG Schiffswerft GmbH u Co and J.J. Sietas Verwaltungs GmbH have filed a petition for insolvency at the Municipal Court Hamburg on 17 November 2011, due to…

DNV reports that it is to class a new heavy lift ship, described as the “world’s largest”. The new Dockwise vessel, ‘Dockwise Vanguard’, will be able to lift and transport units of…

Norwegian company Miko Marine says that its ShipArrestor system has now completed development and has been chosen to be exhibited at the first European Innovation Convention in Brussels.

Havyard Group reports that it has signed a contract with the Indian shipping company Global Offshore, previously known as Garware Offshore, for delivery of a PSV, including an option for one further…

UK company CEE Norm reports that it has introduced an extension to its range of Hensel Enycase enclosures, with new DK cable junction boxes that carry DNV approval for marine and offshore…