Daewoo Shipbuilding has been implementing a method of construction that strengthens hull structure without utilizing a collar plate. Named 'collarless construction method', the shipbuilder has applied this construction technology to an offshore…

ABB in Norway has secured new contracts worth $45 million for delivery of complete electric propulsion systems to two icebreakers to be built for CJSV Sevmorneftegaz by the Norwegian shipyard Havyard Leirvik,…

Hyundai Samho Shipyard in South Korea received a newbuilding contract for two 82,000 cbm LPG carriers from a European ship owner at a total cost of $135 million. They will be delivered…

The future of maritime training is set to be transformed, with improved quality, increased flexibility and reduced costs for ship operators, thanks to a new cross-industry partnership. BMT SeaTech Ltd and BMT…

ABB has signed a contract with Meyer Werft of Papenburg, Germany, to supply a total integrated solution of electrical power, distribution, Azipod propulsion and automation systems for two cruise vessel newbuildings. The…

STX Shipbuilding in South Korea received an order for two 47,400DWT product carriers from TMM (Grupo TMM S.A) in Mexico. Total contract price is $62 million and both will be delivered by…

An agreement was reached between Princess Cruises, the engine builder Wärtsilä and the shipyard Fincantieri that the latest newbuilding, hull 6100, will be equipped with Wärtsilä?s common rail engines. The engine configuration…

Samsung Heavy Industries signed a technology cooperation agreement on LNG containment tanks with IHI in Japan. Samsung said that it will apply the new technology on LNG storage system to offshore ships…

Italy-based ISIR in a strategic alliance with West Palm Beach-based Marine Environmental Partners (MEP) has sold the recently certified MariSan A-WWTP (Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant) to the Silver Seas? cruise ship,…