New Small-bore Two-stroke Diesel Introduced by MAN

MAN Diesel & Turbo introduces new small-bore two-stroke, updates designs of ME-B & G series engines. MAN Diesel & Turbo’s updated engine programme features several, positive changes to its two-stroke marine segment. The…

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Malaysia's Nam Cheong Wins AWB Orders

Shipbuilder Nam Cheong Group wins order from Perdana Petroleum Berhad to build two Accommodation Work Barges (AWB). The contracts are worth worth a total of US$59- million and came from Perdana Petroleum Berhad…

Contracts

Gangway Snarl-up Left Liberia's President Dockside

Liberia's President, set for an afternoon cruise, delayed first by boat's late arrival, then gave up idea when gangway jammed on board. An embarrassing fiasco occurred at the Free Port of Monrovia recently, causing the…

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Sea Motion Compensation Platform for GeoSea

GeoSea NV & Barge Master BV sign cooperation agreement to test and deploy the first S700/C400 Barge Master platform. Vessels equipped with a Barge Master platform are able to perform safer, quicker and under more adverse…

Technology

Hybrid Ferry Project Takes Shape in Scotland

Scottish designers, engineers and shipbuilders are assembling the world’s first hybrid seagoing Ro-Pax ferries. The two revolutionary passenger and car ferries will each carry up to 150 passengers and 23 cars or two HGVs…

Marine Propulsion

Korea's STX Offshore Wins Patrol Ship Order

STX Offshore wins US$ 132-million order for 3 patrol ships for the Korea Coast Guard. Under the deal with the Korea Coast Guard (KCG), STX Offshore will deliver the vessels by the end of 2015, the company told Korea…

Shipbuilding

ROV Locator on Display in 'Titanic' Museum

Forum Energy Technologies announce the placement of a Sub-Atlantic Mohawk™ observation class ROV at the 'Titanic' Belfast Museum. Forum Subsea Technologies, a business line of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. of Houston…

Technology

China's Marine Services Industry Booms

China’s booming marine economy spurs growth in pollution control projects says a recent market research report. In the five years to 2012, industry revenue is expected to increase at an average annualized rate of 11.1%…

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