Hyundai Global Service (HGS), the aftercare division of shipbuilder and engine maker Hyundai Heavy Industries, has teamed up with ABB Turbocharging to offer an engine part-load optimization (EPLO) service for shipowners seeking to cut emissions…
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Juelich Named Head of Stena Line in Germany
On November 1, 2021, Mikko Juelich took over the position as Trade Director for Business Region Germany at the Swedish ferry company Stena Line. He succeeds Ron Gerlach, who has moved to Stena Teknik where he will become the company’s Technical…
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Rolls-Royce Opens Chinese R&D Test Site for mtu Engines
Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems has opened a new test bench for mtu engines at the company’s location in Suzhou, China. The R&D test bench can accommodate mtu engines with a power output of up to 3,600 kW and will be used to test parts…
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Svitzer Adds Another Tug in the Humber
Towage operator Svitzer said it has purchased and renamed the Immingham-based tug Innovation, following the end of a chartering agreement for the vessel from Damen Marine Services.After the acquisition, the three-year-old vessel was renamed to Svitzer ...
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Standard Drilling Sells Stake in VLCC Gustavia S
Norwegian investment company Standard Drilling said Tuesday it had sold its 33.3% ownership in the VLCC Gustavia S, following the updated company strategy. Standard Drilling, which in 2013 sold off its offshore drilling rigs, only to return as offshore...
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GE to Provide Propulsion Systems for the new French Navy Logistic Support Ships
The first MV7000 drives for the LSS FLOTLOG program has successfully passed their Factory Acceptance Tests at GE Power Conversion Nancy Factory, reaching a first milestone for the new fleet of logistic support ships (LSS) of the French Navy.It…
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Odfjell Sells Its Last Short-sea Vessels
Norwegian shipowner Odfjell SE said it has sold off the last of its short-sea chemical tankers as it sharpens its focus on larger ships in the deep sea segment.The company announced Tuesday it has entered into a sales agreement for the last three 9…
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Fishing Row: UK Tells France to Back Down in 48 Hours or ‘We Get Tough’
Britain gave France 48 hours on Monday to back down in a fishing row that threatens to spiral into a wider trade dispute between two of Europe's biggest economies or face tortuous legal action under the Brexit trade deal.Post-Brexit bickering…
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ConocoPhillips Extends Charter for Another Solstad Offshore PSV
Solstad Offshore has secured a contract extension with ConocoPhillips for its platform supply vessel Normand Supporter.The one-year extension means the vessel now has a firm contract with ConocoPhillips in Norway until February 2023. The Norwegian…
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Iranian Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Tanker
The Iranian navy thwarted a pirate attack against an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, Iranian state TV said. "Before crossing the Bab al-Mandeb straight, the tanker was approached by four boats carrying armed men who were prevented…
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