Wartsila 20DF engine
attains milestone 100 deliveries [Jan
2016] The 100th Wartsila
20DF dual-fuel engine is to be delivered this month, just 3,5 years after the
first one was shipped from the factory. This milestone delivery is part of a
shipment of three 8-cylinder Wartsila 20DF engines for a Ropax ferry under
construction at the Remontowa shipyard in Poland for Canadian operator, BC
Ferries.
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Statoil signs new
multiyear agreement with AVEVA for AVEVA Everything3D [Jan 2016]
AVEVA today announced that it has entered a multiyear agreement with Statoil ASA
for AVEVA Everything3D™ (AVEVA E3D™). The Norwegian Energy owner operator has
selected AVEVA E3D to be its strategic 3D design software platform. Following
the migration to AVEVA E3D by a number
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New Contract Brings Record
Growth to Evac [Jan 2016] Evac Group has received its biggest
cruise vessel contract in company history, fueling even further growth over last
year’s 40 percent gain. Although the company cannot yet disclose the name of the
client, they confirm the order is for total waste management systems for four
large-scale cruise vessels with an option to outfit an additional six vessels.
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DELIVERY OF SAFE ZEPHYRUS
TO PROSAFE [Jan 2016] Sembcorp Marine (SCM) is pleased to
announce the delivery of the accommodation semi-submersible vessel Safe Zephyrus
to its customer Prosafe in January 2016. Safe Zephyrus is the second offshore
accommodation semi-submersible vessel that Sembcorp Marine has built for
Prosafe. The first vessel, Safe Boreas, delivered to Prosafe on January 2015,
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North Sea gets 360° safety
equipment servicing coverage [Jan 2016] The European Aviation Safety
Authorities’ Part 145 approval of VIKING’s Bergen, Norway, servicing station
heralds the completion of a ring of safety around the North Sea for aviation
suits and lifejackets maintenance and repair needs. Marine and aviation safety
equipment manufacturer and servicing provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment
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Wartsila design chosen to
enable environmentally sustainable krill fishing in Antarctic waters
[Jan 2016] The world's biggest and most modern krill fishing
factory vessel is to be designed by Wartsila. The vessel will operate in the
pristine waters of the Antarctic, a World Heritage site, and the Wartsila design
provides an appropriately sustainable environmental solution. The contract,
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Navig8 Expedite joins the
LR8 Pool [Jan 2016] Navig8 Product Tankers is pleased to announce the
delivery of Navig8 Expedite, the third of eight ECO 74,000 dwt products tankers
constructed at Korea's STX Dockyard. As previously announced, Navig8 Product
Tankers Inc. an international shipping company focused on the transportation of
petroleum products, has recently taken delivery of the Navig8 Excelsior,
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UASC celebrates the
world’s greenest vessel passing through the new Suez Canal [Jan 2016]
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) and Ahli United Bank, Egypt marked the
passing of 18,800 TEU Vessel M.V. Al Zubara, the world’s greenest ultra-large
container vessel, through the new Suez Canal this week. The event is one of the
first in a series of activities being organized by
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Scorpio Tankers Announces
Upsizing of a Previously Announced Credit Facility [Jan 2016]
Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) (the "Company") announced the upsizing of its
previously announced ING Credit Facility. In January 2016, the Company received
a commitment to upsize its previously announced $87.0 million credit facility
with ING Bank N.V. to $132.5 million.
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Wartsila to provide
maintenance and performance optimisation for Prosafe's new flotels
[Jan 2016] Wartsila, a global leader in complete lifecycle
solutions for the marine and energy markets, has signed a long-term maintenance
agreement with Prosafe, the world's leading owner and operator of
semi-submersible accommodation vessels also known as flotels.
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ClassNK releases
Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives [Jan
2016] Leading
classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has
released its Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives for the shipbuilding
industry. Compared with other joining methods such as welding, structural
adhesives are easy to construct and control.
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The latest ProCon release
introduces new enhancements to Track Contract Progress and Analyse Contract
Risks [Jan 2016] 8over8, UK based software author, announced today its
latest release of the ProCon Contract Risk Management platform, Feature Pack 4
(FP4). The ProCon platform manages costs and overruns of capex intensive
projects.
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Zero emissions featured
with new Wartsila ferry concept [Jan
2016] A complete concept
for a series of innovative and cost effective shuttle ferries, featuring zero or
low emissions, is being launched by Wartsila. The concept has been developed in
line with the Norwegian government's new environmental regulations for ferries
emphasising the elimination of harmful emissions.
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STAR BULK PROVIDES UPDATED
CORPORATE PRESENTATION [Jan 2016] Star Bulk Carriers Corp. a global
shipping company providing transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector,
today announced that the Company has uploaded an updated corporate presentation
on the Company’s website, including updated cash and debt figures as of December
31, 2015 and latest Capex schedule
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Scorpio Bulkers Inc.
Announces Purchase of Common Shares by Scorpio Services Holding Limited
[Jan 2016] Scorpio Bulkers, Inc. announced that Scorpio Services
Holding Limited has purchased an aggregate of 338,436 common shares of the
Company at an average price of $4.64 per share in the open market since the
Company's previous announcement on October 1, 2015. The Company currently
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ABB Turbocharger upgrade
boosts Return on Investment to 64% [Jan
2016] ABB, the leading
power and automation technology group, announced study results1 showing a 64%
return on investment from turbocharger upgrades. The increased revenue resulting
from higher engine output of three engines in a power plant accumulated to
approximately $537,000 per year, and in addition,
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Caterpillar scoops Platts
award for innovative twin fin propulsion system [Jan
2016] A new concept in
ship propulsion developed by Caterpillar has triumphed at the 17th annual Platts
Global Energy Awards in New York. Winning the Commercial Application of the Year
category, the twin fin system secured the prestigious award for its innovative
design and energy-saving potential across a range of ship types.
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LOC launches specialist
global H&M service [Jan 2016] Leading international marine and
engineering consultancy LOC has launched a new Hull and Machinery (H&M)
service. The service will be offered group-wide, with specialist support from
LOC’s main offices in London, Dubai, New York and Singapore. LOC already offers
an extensive range of marine services and supports all aspects of marine
transportation
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The attractions of Azipod
propulsion [Jan 2016] Destined for installation on board
one of the highest profile cruise ship deliveries scheduled for 2016, the latest
Azipod XO podded propulsion recently departed from the ABB factory in Helsinki.
The unit, which commands 20.5 MW of power, is pictured under transfer from ABB’s
Vuosaari Harbour plant to the dockside for loading,
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Golar LNG unwinds part of
Total Return Swap [Jan 2016] Golar LNG Limited ("Golar" or the
"Company") today announced that it has settled and reduced its exposure under
its Total Return Swap ("TRS") agreement from 3.5 million shares to 3 million
shares through a direct acquisition of 500,000 shares. The Company now owns
these 500,000 shares outright as treasury shares and continues to hold TRS
contracts for
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DeltaLangh Ltd bought by
Langh Tech [Jan 2016] Langh Tech has bought Deltamarin
Ltd’s share of the previously jointly owned DeltaLangh Ltd, which manufactures
scrubbers and water treatment systems. ”The cooperation with Deltamarin
continues and Deltamarin Floating Construction can still provide turnkey
scrubber installations”, states Laura Langh-Lagerlof.
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IRClass continues its
contribution to ‘Make in India’, develops Rules for Indian Coast Guard
Ships [Jan 2016] The “Rules and Regulations for Construction and
Classification of Indian Coast Guard Ships”, developed by the Indian Register of
Shipping (IRS) were formally released by the Director General Indian Coast
Guard, Vice Admiral HCS Bisht AVSM on 28th December 2015 at
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Kerri McClellan Promoted
to Crowley Vice President and Deputy General Counsel [Jan 2016]
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that Kerri McClellan has been
promoted to vice president and deputy general counsel for the corporation.
McClellan, who is based in Jacksonville and reports to Senior Vice President and
General Counsel Mike Roberts,
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STAR BULK ANNOUNCES
AGREEMENT TO SELL FOUR CAPESIZE VESSELS FOR $148 MILLION [Jan 2016]
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. a global shipping company providing transportation
solutions in the dry bulk sector, today announced that it has entered into
agreements to sell four newbuilding Capesize vessels under construction in China
to unaffiliated third parties, for an aggregate gross price of $148 million.
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DHT Holdings, Inc.
announces sale of 2000 built suezmax [Jan
2016] DHT Holdings, Inc.
announced that, on December 30, 2015, it sold the DHT Trader, a 2000 built
Suezmax for $26.5 million. The sale is in accordance with the company's
communicated strategy. The entire net proceeds are applied to repay debt under
the RBS facility and are in support of the company's announced capital
allocation policy.
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DHT Holdings, Inc.
announces delivery of VLCC newbuilding [Jan
2016] DHT Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE:DHT) ("DHT") announced that, on January 4, 2016, it took delivery of a
VLCC newbuilding from Hyundai Heavy Industries. The vessel is named DHT Leopard
and is entering the spot market. It is the second of a series of six VLCC
newbuildings to be delivered to the company from November 2015 to October 2016.
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Crowley Rings in the New
Year with $25.5 Million Investment in New Containers and Related Equipment
[Jan 2016] To better serve its diverse customer base, Crowley
Maritime Corp.’s liner services group is ringing in the new year with a $25.5
million investment in new cargo carrying equipment. The units, all of which are
built to Crowley’s specialized structural and security standards,
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The CMA CGM BENJAMIN
FRANKLIN, the first 18,000-TEU capacity container ship ever to call a U.S. port,
departs the Port of Oakland after successfully completing her maiden calls to
the U.S. [Jan 2016] The CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN has successfully completed
its maiden calls to the U.S. by berthing in the Port of Oakland on December 31,
2015.
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ClassNK opens new survey
office in Charleston [Jan 2016] Leading classification society
ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has opened a new exclusive survey
office in Charleston, USA with operations beginning 1 January 2016. Charleston
is a major port city located in South Carolina and home to one of the fastest
growing ports in the USA. It has the deepest channels in the southeast region
and
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ClassNK opens new survey
office in Novorossiysk [Jan 2016] Leading classification society
ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has opened a new exclusive survey
office in Novorossiysk, Russia with operations beginning 1 January 2016.
Novorossiysk is a port city in southwest Russia facing the Black Sea. It is the
country’s main port on the Black Sea and a leading Russian port for trade with
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