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Lloyd's Register, claimed to be a leader in the classification of LNG carriers, has published a new guidance document for the design of membrane-technology liquid natural gas containment systems. The document is…

The second phase of the Emission Minimisation (EMI MINI) research project, a joint effort to reduce marine engine emissions, is nearing completion.Funded by the German government and involving leading diesel engine design…

Reports from Germany suggest that the Schichau Seebeck shipyard (SSW) is to cease building ships. The yard, which is going through bankruptcy proceedings, is expected to be converted into a business park…

The 31st Motorship Propulsion and Emissions conference drew to a successful close in Copenhagen today.After a morning of discussion centred around various emissions-related topics, including exhaust gas abatement technology and the impact…

Global manufacturer of maritime and offshore safety solutions VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has signed a distribution agreement with UK based Donut Safety Systems Ltd.- VIKING?s products are often the last means of rescue…

Rolls-Royce has secured a £38 million contract to supply a newly-developed anchor handling system that will enable floating oil platforms to be secured to the seabed in the extreme depths off the…

The 2009 Motorship Propulsion & Emissions conference, to be held in Copenhagen on 26/27 May, is set to be the best ever in the event's 31-year history. The venue, at the Radisson…

Hempasil X3, a new fouling release coating from Hempel, has won a Seatrade Award for its contribution to Protection of the Marine and Atmospheric Environment within the shipping industry. The award recognises…

Fredericia Shipyard in Denmark has entered into an agreement with compatriot Odense Steel Shipyard on renting the original dock facilities at Lind? and a number of buildings housing administration, workshops and changing…

Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc., a provider of global marine transportation services focusing on product tankers, has taken delivery of the first of its seven 47,000 dwt newbuildings, the 'Omega Duke'. In May…