All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 751
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NewsShipbuilding statistics and engine design
Most of the July 1960 issue of The Motor Ship was taken up by tables of ships on order arranged by country, which showed Great Britain still held a leading position, closely followed by Germany and Japan.
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NewsKittiwake launches marine oil laboratory test service
Kittiwake Developments has launched a new, independent marine oil test service, developed specifically with the needs of the marine industry in mind.
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GNMTC and STX France sign cruiseship contract
GNMTC and STX France have confirmed the signature of a contract for the construction of a new cruise ship. This signature follows the letter of intent signed on 4 June, 2010.
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GL issues the first EEDI certificate
The EEDI certificate was issued in accordance with the voluntary EEDI guidelines, MEPC.1/Circ.681 and 682 of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). With this first EEDI certification, Hapag-Lloyd emphasizes its leadership in sustainable container shipping. The attained EEDI value of the Hapag-Lloyd vessel is significantly better than the present average vessel ...
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NewsSuezmax pair ordered by FRO
The Bermuda-based tanker owner Frontline has entered into a contract with Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries in China for delivery of two 156,900 dwt Suezmax newbuildings.
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Hellenic signs newbuilding contracts
Hellenic Carriers Limited recently announced that two of its newly formed subsidiaries have entered into shipbuilding contracts with Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China for the construction of two 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax vessels.
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NewsMARPOL and SOLAS amendments enter into force
IMO has reminded ship operators that today (1 July) new and more stringent regulations to reduce harmful emissions from ships, and enhanced safety regulations for passenger ships, come into force.
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DNV appoints communication manager for its new division
In an important move to strengthen its communication and branding activities in sustainability services, DNV has announced the appointment of Stuart Brewer as communication manager of its newly established sustainability & innovation division.
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GL and NMRI explore environmental risk evaluation criteria
The National Maritime Research Institute of Japan (NMRI), an independent technical institution helping Japan’s government for its policy making and establishing maritime laws, regulations and standards, and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) recently signed a project cooperation agreement.
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NewsThe world’s largest gas-powered ferry
The Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 and shipbuilder Fiskerstrand BLRT have entered into an agreement to build the world’s largest gas-powered ferry.
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NewsSinopacific signs billion dollar deal with Bourbon
Ningbo, Zhejiang-based Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group recently signed a contract worth $1 billion with Bourbon Group to build 62 offshore supply vessels over the next few years.
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Korea wins lion’s share of newbuilding orders
South Korean shipbuilders clinched the largest amount of new ship orders placed in the world in the first four months of this year thanks to a rise in demand from European shipping lines.
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Singapore to build mega shiprepair yard
The Singapore shiprepair yard Sembcorp Marine has embarked on a major milestone in its growth and expansion strategy with the ground-breaking of its Integrated New Yard Facility at Tuas View Extension.
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China shipbuilders gear up for LNG carrier orders
South Korean STX subsidiary, STX Dalian Shipbuilding, has joined Chinese shipyards bidding for upcoming foreign LNG carrier newbuilding orders.
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NewsGas fuelled ships 2010 conference
Papers are sought for the latest conference to be organised in conjunction with ‘The Motorship’. The conference, scheduled for 20/21 October 2010 in Hamburg, looks at innovative fuel solutions to reduce emissions and costs.
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Kittiwake opens new office in India
Kittiwake Developments has opened an international office in New Delhi, India. Headed by managing director Deepak Sharma formerly Kittiwake’s Indian distributor, the new office will trade as Kittiwake Proactive Technologies.
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NewsMAN donates gensets to hospital ship
MAN Diesel & Turbo is supplying the charitable organisation Mercy Ships International with four new 5L21/31 type on-board power generators for a hospital ship.
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Rolls-Royce powers six new tugs in Eastern China
Rolls-Royce Marine has signed a contract to supply 12 azimuth thrusters to power six new tugboats for Qingdao Port, a leading coastal port in China. Deliveries will start in the third quarter of 2010.
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Bureau Veritas introduces Green Rating
Classification society Bureau Veritas has introduced a Green Rating Composite Index which BV says will provide charterers and regulators with a tool to compare the environmental performance of ships and will give owners a tool against which to assess environmental investment in the vessel.
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NewsIncat Crowther design for new Seychelles ferry
Incat Crowther has announced the signing of a contract to design a 26m catamaran ferry for Seychelles operator Inter Island Boats.
