General News

John-Kaare Aune has been appointed chief executive at Wallem Group after a successful term as interim CEO.

U-Ming, SWS and Jotun are joining forces to provide Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for U-Ming’s 190,000 dwt dual-fuel bulk carrier newbuilding project at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS) in Shanghai, China.

Wärtsilä has received marine sector commercial certification for compliance with the EU’s Stage V standards.

New German Government funding for future-oriented propulsion system upgrades on inland ships has been extended to also include diesel engines and associated plant, reports Tom Todd.

K Line has signed an agreement with Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT) to jointly research ridding the oceans of plastic waste.

The chief executive of Lloyd’s Register has been formally introduced as the new chair of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) at a press conference in London.

The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) and DNV have awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for a new liquefied…

ABB Marine & Ports’ Eero Lehtovaara has been appointed board chair of an association that aims to help the EU to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

Silverstream, the UK air lubrication specialist, has secured an order to provide more than 30 Silverstream air lubrication systems for newbuilding vessels ordered by container operator MSC.