Australian ferry builder Incat Tasmania’s world first high speed dual-fuel vehicle and passenger ferry is now officially fast with a lightship speed of 58.1 knots – (107.6 kilometres an hour) and a thrill for the designers of the 99 metre high speed vessel Francisco (Incat hull 069). This is certainly the fastest ship in the [...]
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The next generation of AutoChief propulsion control systems from Kongsberg Maritime is now officially available. The new AutoChief 600 (AC 600) is suitable for all 2 and 4 stroke engines, for both fixed and controllable pitch propeller. It features new touch screen operation based on the Kongsberg Maritime standardised Human Machine Interface (HMI). The touch [...]
Speaking at Taweelah – the site of Abu Dhabi’s megaproject of Khalifa Port and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan honoured Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) by expressing his pride at the completion of projects that are of benefit to the citizens of the UAE and [...]
The newly formed Palau International Ship Registry is delighted to announce that it recently processed its first two vessel registrations at a historic inauguration ceremony. At the ceremony, held in Singapore on 28 September, the cruise/passenger vessels Amusement World (12,764 GRT) and Leisure World (15,653 GRT) were registered and Palau International Ship Registry was officially [...]
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On October 2, 2012 FSUE “Rosmorport” General Director A. Lavrishchev took part in the solemn ceremony of putting into operation of a sea automobile ferry terminal in the seaport of Olya. The sea automobile ferry terminal with estimated capacity of 1,3 million tons includes berths №4, №5 and №5А, and is designed for processing of [...]
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On Saturday morning, May 19, in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Divina was officially delivered to MSC Cruises at the STX France shipyard. During the traditional flag ceremony, the shipyard’s pennant and the French flag were lowered, accompanied by the French national anthem, before Laurent Castaing, General Manager of STX France, formally handed the ship over to [...]
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To meet the growing demand for its marine services and facilities, Austal has officially announced the opening of its Marine Support Base in Henderson, Western Australia. Located adjacent to Austal’s Henderson shipyard, the Henderson Marine Support Base provides comprehensive refit, repair and maintenance services to private, commercial and defence operators. The site boasts four 90 [...]
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China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited officially denies the false report of “Vale declined to receive three VLOCs built by Rongsheng Heavy Industries” distributed by Jinji Cankao Bao today.For the best benefits to the shareholders, ship-owners, the Group always takes swift and necessary actions on clarifying unfounded rumors in the market. According to [...]
Arklow Marine Services has officially launched the first 20-metre Wind Farm Service Vessel “Gardian 8″. On 12 January, 2012, the vessel was set for undergoing sea trials in Arklow. Construction of Gardian 8 cost GBP 1.7 million and this development created 10 new jobs. Currently, the company is building the second 20-metre wind farm service [...]
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At 10:36 of December 27, Technology Center of Afai Southern was established officially. The middle and upper level leaders of Afai Southern, Ship-owner representatives of under-construction shipbuilding projects were present at the ceremony. Our General Manager, Mr. Wu Mingyi, and Vice General Manager, Mr. Yeqiang unveiled a plaque for the establishing of the Technology Center. [...]
