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A.P. Moller Maersk Reports Interim Results

Revenue for the period increased by 9% to $29.9bn $27.4bn), primarily due to higher oil prices and container volumes. Profit for the period was 8% higher at $2.7bn $2.5bn), positively affected by divestment gain from…

Marine Propulsion

L27/38 Power for Spanish Tugs

Spanish builder Astilleros Armón recently delivered one tug boat powered by two MAN 7L27/38 four-stroke engines and is close to delivering another powered by two similar 9L27/38 engines. The vessels are bound for…

Contracts

International Tug Group Chooses L27/38 Power

Spanish yard constructs vessels for Adriatic towage Spanish builder Astilleros Armón recently delivered one tug boat powered by two MAN 7L27/38 four-stroke engines and is close to delivering another powered by two…

Technology

Siemens to Power PSV Pair

Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has awarded the Siemens Division Industry Solutions a multimillion Euro contract to equip two platform supply vessels (PSV) with a diesel electric propulsion system. The ships are…

Shipbuilding

Grandweld Delivers the Forward Landing Crew Boat

Grandweld Shipyards delivered the first forward landing crew boat design in the region. The 24M vessel features a customized forward bow fender, designed for steady and secure landing into a dedicated offshore landing…

People & Company News

The Nautical Institute Expands Accreditation Services

The Nautical Institute announces today that it is to expand its accreditation services. Members input, which has fed into the Institute’s current five year strategic plan, highlights that focus on competency and…

People & Company News

Caterpillar Offer 3500C Tier 3 Marine Power Solutions

Propulsion, Auxiliary and DEP Engines Compliant With EPA Tier 3 Regulations Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is pleased to announce starting in January 2012, the legendary Cat 3500C marine engines will enter full…

People & Company News

Siemens to Supply Propulsions Systems for PSVs

Siemens Industry, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to equip two platform supply vessels (PSVs) with its diesel electric propulsion solution at Fincantieri Marine Group's Bay…

People & Company News

Turku Shipyard Begins Production on Cargo Vessel

This morning, STX Finland’s Turku Shipyard began production of the multipurpose deck cargo vessel ordered by Oy Gaiamare Ab. NB 1379 is an environmentally-friendly specialized ship that will be delivered during spring…

Workboats

USCG Publishes NPRM for Inspection of Towing Vessels

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday publication in the Federal Register of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) designed to improve safety on towing vessels. The NPRM provides a layered approach to…

Contracts

Report: Hyundai Merchant to Order 5 Containerships

Hyundai Merchant Marine apparently plans to order five new containerships worth $638.7m, according to a Reuters report. Hyundai said in a regulatory filing that the addition of the five 13,100 TEU vessels would help…