General News

Canadian company ShipConstructor Software has released a new version of its AutoCAD based CAD/CAM program.

Universal Shipbuilding Corporation of Japan has launched a design for its next-generation large bulk carrier vessels, the ‘G-series’, and for which a 25% reduction of GHG is claimed, against its previous ships.

STX Finland’s Turku shipyard has started production of an innovative and versatile multi-purpose deck cargo vessel (NB 1379) ordered by Finnish company Oy Gaiamare Ab.

Dutch air conditioning specialist Heinen & Hopman Engineering has developed a new MDF (marine distillate fuel) chiller to assist ship operators switching from heavy oils to distillate fuels when entering ECAs.

Marine and offshore fluid handling company Hamworthy has launched a new learning initiative aimed at offering tailor-made training packages for its end users.

Solar Solve Marine, the UK manufacturer of Solasolv anti-glare, heat rejecting roller screens for wheelhouse windows, says it was recently able to offer a rapid response to an urgent enquiry from Smit.