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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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Scana Wins $8.8 Million in Propulsion System Orders

Norway-based Scana Propulsion signed a contract today to deliver the propulsion system for an Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS) being built by Vard

March 5, 2014
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
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Megayacht Powered by Azipods? Yup.

Not only does she have a pair of ABB Azipods installed, but this Perini Navi-built yacht is even outfitted with a Dynamic Positioning system. Named Grace E,

March 4, 2014
Total Views: 231

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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ExxonMobil’s “Top Tips” for Purchasing Marine Bunkers

Considering the huge commercial impact marine bunkers have on ship owners and operators, ExxonMobil has put together the following list of

February 18, 2014
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Dr. Stephen Payne Chief Naval Architect CUNARD
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Dr. Stephen Payne – Designing a Liner, Not a Cruise Ship

On the occasion of the Queen Mary 2’s 10th anniversary of her delivery from STX Europe, CUNARD Line’s Chief Naval Architect Dr. Stephen Payne,

February 17, 2014
Total Views: 213

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Arctech Helsinki and USC Joint Venture to Build New Finnish Icebreaker

Arctech Helsinki Shipyard, in a joint venture with Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), signed a contract with the Finnish Transport Agency to

February 17, 2014
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siem offshore wartsila psv platform supply vessel
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Wärtsilä Details Scope of PSV Newbuild Contract with Siem Offshore

Following similar orders placed in November 2012 and August 2013, Norwegian OSV operator Siem Offshore has again reached out to Finnish engine manufacturer

February 17, 2014
Total Views: 72

Wednesday, February 12, 2014
k line drive green project car carrier classnk
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K-Line Orders New, Environmentally-Optimized Car Carrier

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., Japan’s third-largest shipping line by sales, has ordered a vessel fitted with an engine to cut nitrogen oxide emissions to meet

February 12, 2014
Total Views: 74

Friday, February 7, 2014
fpso armada perdana
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Deltamarin to Design Kraken FPSO

Deltamarin signed a contract today with Malaysian oilfield services provider Bumi Armada to provide the basic design of a floating production, storage and

February 7, 2014
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
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Wärtsilä to Cut 1,000 Employees

After a year “impacted by the continued uncertainty in the global economy,” Wärtsilä CEO Björn Rosengren has announced today the company will

January 29, 2014
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Rolls-Royce: As Naval Engineering Evolves, Power is Everything
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Rolls-Royce: As Naval Engineering Evolves, Power is Everything

While at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 26th National Symposium in Washington, DC the other week, I met Don Roussinos, President of Rolls-Royce Naval

January 27, 2014
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Wärtsilä engine trieste
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Rolls-Royce Expected to Make Offer to Buy Wärtsilä

British engineering company Rolls-Royce is expected to make a public offer on the Finnish ship and power plant engine maker Wartsila, a newspaper reported on

January 21, 2014
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Monday, January 13, 2014
Captain’s Perspective – Drydocking the MV Spirit of Vancouver Island
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Captain’s Perspective – Drydocking the MV Spirit of Vancouver Island

By Captain Keith McLaren, As a shipmaster I am often asked what it is like to be in dry dock and as few can actually visit the ship during

January 13, 2014
Total Views: 249

MAN B&W Diesel 7S70ME-C
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Nakilat to Repower Q-MAX LNG Carrier with Dual Fuel ME-GI Engine

Qatari shipping company Nakilat, the world’s largest owner of LNG carriers, along with Qatari LNG producers Qatargas, RasGas and engine manufacturer MAN

January 13, 2014
Total Views: 302

stv2630 damen clipper ship oman sail training
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Oman’s Square-Rigged Flagship Launched at Damen Shipyards

Named the RNOV ‘Shabab Oman,” this 87-meter sail training vessel (STV) is destined to become the flagship of the Royal Navy of Oman once delivered

January 13, 2014
Total Views: 71

Thursday, January 9, 2014
Wartsila engine trieste
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Rolls-Royce Takeover Talks With Wärtsilä End With No Deal

Rolls-Royce made a takeover approach to Finnish ship and power plant engine maker Wartsila but the talks ended without a deal, the two companies said on

January 9, 2014
Total Views: 53

Tuesday, December 24, 2013
nyk lng fueled tugboat
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Japan to Diversify LNG-Powered Ship Portfolio

NYK has announced plans today to build a tugboat which can run on either liquefied natural gas (LNG) or heavy fuel oil.  This is the first LNG powered vessel

December 24, 2013
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Friday, December 20, 2013
mol comfort under tow
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MOL Comfort Investigation Committee Unable to Replicate Casualty

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), in collaboration with ClassNK, released an updated report today on the

December 20, 2013
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Finland’s Government Acquires Majority Stake of Aker Arctic
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Finland’s Government Acquires Majority Stake of Aker Arctic

With the threat of Aker Arctic leaving Finland to pursue more profitable pastures, Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, an investment arm of Finland’s

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 12

Monday, December 16, 2013
MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI Engine
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Knutsen OAS Orders ME-GI Engines for LNG Newbuilds

MAN Diesel & Turbo announced today that Norwegian shipowner Knutsen OAS Shipping has placed an order for a pair of dual fuel-powered 7G70 ME-GI 2-stroke

December 16, 2013
Total Views: 20

jonathan hutchinson bp castrol
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Marine Lubricants Manufacturers Shift to 100BN Oil

In response to studies done by engine manufacturers MAN Diesel and Wärtsilä, top marine lubricants suppliers are making a big shift toward higher base

December 16, 2013
Total Views: 19
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