National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has begun construction on the third ship in the T-AKE program, a new class of combat logistics force ships…

The 'A' rated, 55 million GT North of England P&I club is calling on the world's shipowners to increase their investment in crew welfare. Without greater care and rewards, the club believes…

The Cardiff-based Graig Group has launched a unique double-hull handysize bulk carrierdesign with an eight-ship order in Vietnam. Graig has contracted four Graig Carl Bro-designed Diamond 34 bulkers, with four options, to…

An independent unit for investigating marine accidents will be established within Bulgaria's Transport Ministry, as stated in the changes in the Commercial Shipping Code.The establishment of an autonomous unit will increase the…

The size distribution of tankers 5,000-80,000 DWT to be phased out of the oil trades according to MARPOL 13G is quite different from the size distribution of the orderbook, said INTERTANKO's Manager…

Korean shipbuilder and steel makers are reviewing thick steel plate price negotiation methods from six months? intervals to longer periods of one to three years. Steel producers are reportedly looking favourably at…

Two weeks into its builders' sea trials, the new U.S. Coast Guard cutter ?Mackinaw? is easing into an operational schedule and impressing those who are aboard. "We're still early in the trials,…

From July 1, 2006, regular inspections, tests and services by manufacturer-trained and approved technicians become mandatory for all SOLAS ships. Failure of ship operators to prove that they follow the new inspection…

Hanjin Heavy Industries has developed an automatic vertical welding machine (HW-EG2) which has dramatically reduced welding time. The shipbuilder recently used the new equipment in the construction of an 8,100TEU container ship…