Christopher Deegan, former president and chief executive of the venerable naval architecture firm Gibbs & Cox, has passed away, the company shared on social media."It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our former president and chief executi...
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Robotic Pipe Cutting Provides the Answer for JDN Group
While the average person may have a little trouble placing the name Jan De Nul, as in “JDN Group”, that’s not necessarily the case throughout parts of Europe and in nautical circles. There the Belgium-based company is known for its dredging…
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Aurelia’s 100% Hydrogen-powered Design Gets RINA Approval
Aurelia Green Ship Concept Design's newly unveiled ship design featuring 100% hydrogen propulsion has received approval in principle (AIP) from RINA based on the newly published RINA Rules for Hydrogen Fueled Ships and the RINA Guide for the…
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Baltic Dry Index Rises on Panamax Gains
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index rose on Friday and recorded its best week in about four months as panamax rates marked their biggest weekly gain in more than eight years. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax…
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Ingalls Begins LPD 31 Fabrication
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Pittsburgh (LPD 31) on Wednesday. The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut…
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Kongsberg Digital and Shell Marine Partner to Spur Decarbonization
Kongsberg Digital, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, and Shell Marine signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on new ways to accelerate decarbonization initiatives and assist the energy transition in the maritime industry.During…
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Romanian Navy Ship Hit by Drifting Mine in Black Sea
A Romanian Navy vessel hit a drifting mine it was trying to defuse in bad weather on Thursday, but the crew of 75 were unharmed by the explosion, the defense ministry said.Mines began floating in the Black Sea after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb.
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Chevron Supplies First Stem of 40 BN Category II Lube Oil
Chevron Marine Lubricants said it made its first delivery of a 40 BN Category II lube oil on August 30, in a breakthrough moment for operators of MAN ES Mk9 and above two-stroke engines, when it supplied a stem of its new Taro Ultra Advanced…
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World’s Largest Inflatable Lifeboat Gets LR Type Approval
Survitec’s Seahaven, said to be the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, is now ready to be installed on cruise vessels, having received full type approval certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register.A Certificate of Type Approval…
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Solstad CSV Normand Mermaid Extended
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore announced it has entered into a new contract for the construction support vessels (CSV) Normand Mermaid.The new contract is in direct continuation of an existing one with Solstad Offshore's present clien...
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