Chinese steelmaker Tangshan Iron and Steel HRP Co. Ltd has received certification from classification society DNV (Det Norske Veritas) for its shipbuilding plate – as announced on November 4 by major Chinese steel producer Hebei Iron and Steel Group. To date, seven shipbuilding steel plate grades – A, B, D, AH32, DH32, AH36 and DH36…
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Lloyd´s Register to Reintroduce Rules for Nuclear Propulsion
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Lloyd’s Register’s Technical Committee agrees rule and procedural changes to further support the introduction of new technology and new approaches to marine safety and environmental protection. The Technical Committee addressed the challenges of goal and performance-based standards; it heard that Lloyd’s Register is ready to reintroduce rules for nuclear propulsion and new rules for ‘stern…
Excel Maritime Reports Change in Organization
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Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd (NYSE:EXM – News), an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a leading international provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, today announced that Mr. Charalampos Mazarakis, COO will be leaving the Company to pursue his career interests outside the shipping industry, joining National Bank of Greece, the leading Greek banking institution at a senior management role.
K-Line Introduces Asia – Honolulu Route
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) is pleased to start offering a service connecting Asia and Honolulu. “K” Line will further enhance its service coverage by this inauguration and provide a high quality package to its customers.
Shipping Corp. of India Ltd to Buy Seven Ships
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Shipping Corp. of India Ltd (SCI), India’s biggest ship owner by fleet size and revenue, will buy seven ships costing $661.3 million (Rs.2,942.78 crore) as part of a plan to expand capacity, two persons familiar with the plan said.
Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Acquires Seven Parcel Tankers
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Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Stolt Tankers B.V. has agreed to acquire seven stainless steel parcel tankers in a series of separate transactions for a total consideration of $255 million, including takeover and upgrade costs.
MES developed “neo Supramax 66BC”with Reduction of CO2
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Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (with president Mr. Yasuhiko Katoh) has developed 66,000 dwt bulk carrier of next generation named “neo Supramax 66BC” as the first type of ships developed to reduce CO2 emission by 30% and launched it onto the market.
Boskalis wins EUR 100 million worth of contracts in Africa
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Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has been awarded three contracts on the African subcontinent with a total value of approximately € 100 million.
Nyk Wins Condé Nast Traveler award
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For an unprecedented 17th year, Crystal Cruises, a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK, has been voted the “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” for 2010 by the influential readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine (U.S.). The ultra-luxury line holds the distinction of having won the award more than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort in history. “To…
DSME Bags Offshore Platform from Chevron
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Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering , the world’s second-largest shipbuilder, said on Tuesday it had won a $510 million order to build one offshore platform for Chevron Corp.