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Privatisation for Malta Shipyards relaunched
A fresh process for the privatisation of the mega yachts facility of Malta Shipyards was launched by the government’s privatisation unit. The first attempt had been discontinued because the bids were considered too low for the profitable facility.
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NewsInnovative ferry ro-ro helps Sietas on new course
One of Germany’s oldest private shipyards, J.J.Sietas, has completed its first ro-pax newbuilding, the small, 75.1m, state-of-the-art, double-end ferry Uthlande, and with it entered a specialist sector still competitive for some European shipbuilders, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsPort state control targets tanker vessels
The Paris Memorandum on Port State Control has announced a concentrated three-month inspection campaign (CIC) to verify correct damage stability of tankers. The campaign begins on 1 September and ends on 30 November 2010.
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Emissions research funded by Lloyd’s foundation
Lloyd’s Register’s independent charity foundation, the Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (LRET), has agreed to fund a research programme into shipping emissions at the National Technical University of Athens over the next five years – the commitment will be worth over €1,500,000.
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NewsNew production record for L’Orange
Tognum subsidiary L’Orange GmbH recently celebrated the production of its 500,000th fuel injector and the event marked the achievement of a new record by the manufacturer of high-pressure injection systems for diesel and heavy-oil engines.
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Safer container securing and stowage software
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has developed and released new container-securing rules and software to provide a robust framework for safer, more effective modern ship designs.
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CMA CGM takes delivery second Explorer class
The French CMA CGM Group took delivery of their latest vessel ''CMA CGM Amerigo Vespucci'' at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.
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Cosco wins contract to build drillship
China''s Cosco Dalian Shipyard has been awarded a $500 million turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract by Dalian Deepwater Development to build an advanced and versatile DP3 deepwater drillship.
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NewsNew MSC flagship confirmed
MSC Cruises and STX France have announced the conclusion of the legal process that finalises the order of a new ‘Fantasia’ class cruise ship (hull number U32), the 12th in the MSC Cruises fleet.
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NewsAustal hosts keel laying for JHSV 1
Just over six months after the official opening of Austal’s new Module Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in November 2009, Austal USA hosted a keel-laying ceremony at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.
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Extra vigilance during bunker operations recommended
Ever more sophisticated oil-spill detection technology means shipowners are at even greater risk of being investigated for maritime pollution offences, according to North P&I club.
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NewsPerkins gensets power Greek ferry
Perkins Marine Power genset engines have been chosen to provide auxiliary power to a new double-ended Greek car and passenger ferry.
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Chinese yard bags Kamsarmax order
The Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry which specialises in Handymax and Supramax bulkers has diversified into the Kamsarmax market.
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NOL orders ten boxships
Singapore-based shipping and logistics company Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has ordered ten new 8,400 TEU container ships from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to be delivered in 2013 and 2014.
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World’s first certified ice navigation training course
The ship manoeuvring simulator centre of Trondheim, Norway is the first training centre to have its navigation course certified to DNV’s ice navigation standard.
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Major VLCC contract for OceanSaver
Drammen-based OceanSaver announced that Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) has ordered ballast water management (BWM) systems for six VLCCs thus lifting the company’s order book to approximately NOK 280 million.
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NewsGerman class prepared for gas-fuelled shipping
In common with other major classification societies, Germanischer Lloyd has issued guidelines for gas as ship fuel on the application of the IMO regulations.
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India’s government approves funding for new shipyards
The government of India has approved three projects, worth Rs 1,070 crore ($227 million), for development of shipbuilding yards along the Gujarat coast line.
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NewsCrowley to build two more ocean tugs
Crowley Maritime in the USA has ordered two additional high-bollard-pull Ocean class tugs from Bollinger Shipyards.
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NewsHeerema orders deepwater pipelayer
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) in the Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the building of a new deep water construction vessel at a cost of $ 600-700 million.
