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Friday, September 14, 2012
Petra Endeavor
Engineering News

Nam Cheong Gains $59 Million Accommodation Work Barge Order from Petra Perdana

In early September, Nam Cheong Limited, Malaysia’s largest Offshore Support Vessel shipbuilder announced that it had won two contracts for the

September 14, 2012
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Samsung Heavy Signs $230 Million Order for Norwegian Floating Storage Unit

Norwegian energy conglomerate Statoil signed a letter of intent yesterday with South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries for the construction of a new

September 14, 2012
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
JHSV 1 Sea Trials
Defense

US Navy to Christen Austal-Built JHSV 2 Choctaw County

On Saturday, the US Navy will christen the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) Choctaw County, named for three U.S. counties, located in Mississippi, Alabama and

September 13, 2012
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
SCHOTTEL SCD 4000_twin
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Schottel Reports Strong Demand for Propulsion and Maneuvering Systems

Founded in 1921, the SCHOTTEL Group, headquartered in Spay/Rhine, has been developing and manufacturing azimuth propulsion and maneuvering systems, complete

September 12, 2012
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
tor svenson dnv spectec soncini
Engineering News

DNV’s Hull Integrity System Now Integrated with AMOS

HAMBURG — DNV and AMOS system supplier SpecTec have launched an all-in-one planned inspection and maintenance system for ship structures. AMOS is a

September 11, 2012
Total Views: 81

abb drydocks world
Engineering News

Drydocks World and ABB Turbochargers Reach Exclusive Co-operation Agreement

During SMM Hamburg last week, Drydocks World, the largest shipyard in the Middle East, and ABB turbochargers signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a

September 11, 2012
Total Views: 55

Monday, September 10, 2012
A Look at APL’s New Fuel-Efficient Hull Design For Ultra-Large Containerships
Engineering News

A Look at APL’s New Fuel-Efficient Hull Design For Ultra-Large Containerships

Editor’s Note: A collaboration involving APL, Hyundai Heavy Industries and DNV has resulted in an innovative new hull design expected to make APL’s

September 10, 2012
Total Views: 451

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Engineering News

US Navy Technology May Soon be Utilized on Commercial Ships

There’s no technology on the horizon that’s going to replace the shipboard engineering watchstander anytime soon, that’s for certain.

September 10, 2012
Total Views: 90

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Far Solitaire Wins SMM’s “Ship of The Year Award” For Chemical Compliance
Engineering News

Far Solitaire Wins SMM’s “Ship of The Year Award” For Chemical Compliance

Farstad Shipping’s new PSV Far Solitaire was today named the recipient vessel of the prestigious Ship of the Year 2012 award at the SMM conference in

September 5, 2012
Total Views: 93

Viking Lady Fuel Cells Trial Ends In Success
Engines

Viking Lady Fuel Cells Trial Ends In Success

With rising fuel prices and impending environmental regulations, the pressure is on for more efficient and environmentally friendly ships. For that reason, DNV

September 5, 2012
Total Views: 214

Friday, August 31, 2012
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Engineering News

Global Acceptance of LNG as a Marine Fuel will Depend on Pricing [REPORT]

A Lloyd’s Register study on LNG bunkering infrastructure also suggests some owners would be wise to consider fuel flexibility After 12 months of research

August 31, 2012
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Shiprepair Brest Books First LNG Gig
Engineering News

Shiprepair Brest Books First LNG Gig

Damen Shiprepair Brest has booked it’s first LNG carrier maintenance and repair job since being switching hands over to Damen Group earlier this year.

August 30, 2012
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maersk peregrino fpso
Engineering News

Crazy Amounts of Power Needed on Statoil’s Peregrino FPSO, ABB Delivers

Via ABB Communications Recently acquired by the Statoil group, FPSO Peregrino was converted from a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to a floating production,

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 309

DNV Issues ISO 50001, New Energy Management Cert to Arcadia Shipmanagement
Engineering News

DNV Issues ISO 50001, New Energy Management Cert to Arcadia Shipmanagement

As commercial ship operators around the world continue to search for ways to lower their environmental impact and operating costs, a voluntary international

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 82

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Bridge Tech of The Future: Ulstein’s Bridge Vision
Blog

Bridge Tech of The Future: Ulstein’s Bridge Vision

Norway’s Ulstein Group unveiled a new technology today that could potentially revolutionize bridge resource management and the way crews interact with

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 189

simon stevin research vessel
Engineering News

“Engage the Silent Drive!” Damen Shipyards Delivers Nearly Silent Ship

It may not be quite as dramatic as the Red October, however, to conduct scientific research on climate change, sustainable fishing, and energy

August 29, 2012
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Germany’s P+S Werften Files for Insolvency
Engineering News

Germany’s P+S Werften Files for Insolvency

German shipbuilder P+S Werften GmbH on Wednesday said it has filed for insolvency with the local court of Stralsund, Germany, after talks with creditors,

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 106

DSME 2Q Hit By Discounts
Engineering News

DSME 2Q Hit By Discounts

SEOUL–Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) on Wednesday posted a 33% decline in its second-quarter net profit, due to earlier

August 29, 2012
Total Views: 11

Monday, August 27, 2012
Interesting Ship – The Damen “Do-It-All” Offshore Carrier 7500
Blog

Interesting Ship – The Damen “Do-It-All” Offshore Carrier 7500

Damen Shipyards on Monday released information about an innovative new concept vessel designed as a smaller heavy transport, offshore installation and ro-ro

August 27, 2012
Total Views: 447

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Engineering News

Shift to Offshore Rig Building Leaves Samsung Heavy with Mountains of Debt

(Bloomberg) — Samsung Heavy Industries Co. plans to offer 500 billion won ($440 million) of bonds next month as South Korean shipyards sell a record

August 27, 2012
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