Equipment
New noise notation from DNV
Norwegian classification society DNV is to introduce new notation on underwater noise radiation on January 1st, 2010. ‘Noise from ships must be given a higher priority in both design and construction ... more Noise radiation from ships is a gro...
2009-10-14 08:16:35
Mitsui revamps Tamano Works
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) plans to carry out a major layout change at its Tamano Works for completion by around May 2010. The company has been reviewing the layout of its upstream facilities at the yard since 2008. A new steel plate ...
2009-10-12 11:42:03
MAN, Wartsila vie for e-controled engine
MAN Diesel, which boasts a 70-80% global market share of marine diesel engines, is vying neck and neck with Wartsila Corp. for orders for electronically-controlled engines. Wartsila, which has shifted its strategy in favor of e-controlled engines ahe...
2009-10-12 07:09:59
New painting system to be introduced
Ship paints producer Chugoku Samhwa Paints, a joint venture between Japan’s Chugoku and South Korea’s Samhwa Paints, is planning to introduce a new concept painting system in the ‘KORMARINE 2009’ to be held at BEXCO in Busan city, South Korea...
2009-10-09 13:03:59
ABB proposing electric propulsion
ABB Group is actively developing its marine business in Japan. Peter Terwiesch, its chief technology officer (CTO), recently came to Japan and talked about the company's state. With regard to the enhancement of energy efficiency, he stressed that ...
2009-10-09 07:56:56
Marine equip makers 'emergency'
South Korea’s shipbuilding equipment makers are said to be faced with severe management difficulties in the wake of the global marine industry recession. According to Korea Marine Equipment Association (KOMEA), small and midsize shipbuilding equ...
2009-10-09 07:12:18
HVS goliath installed
The installation of a 450-ton class goliath crane is almost completed at the No. 1 dock of Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard (HVS). HVS recently lifted the girder to the height of 86 meters from the ground to place it on top of the two legs of the crane, ...
2009-10-07 06:42:21
Vale orders two ferries
As it rolled out the first of 51 vessels in its domestic newbuilding program, Vale says it has ordered two passenger ferries. The Brazilian miner says it booked the catamaran units at Arpoador Shipyard in Angra dos Reis state to transport employee...
2009-10-05 07:15:20
Oceania extends option
Oceania Cruises announced Thursday that it has secured a year extension on an option to build a third cruiseship at Fincantieri. In a terse announcement, the Miami-based cruiseship owner did not give details of the deal with the Italian yard group...
2009-10-02 07:38:59
Chongqing expands, eyes No. 1
Officials from over 50 shipbuilders came to order products in the production starting ceremony of Chongqing Steel’s new wide & heavy lines on September 24th. Some shipyards even paid subscription last year for the first batch of ship plates from...
2009-10-02 07:32:25
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