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Neptune Shipyards in the Netherlands delivered a new Eurocarrier 2395 named Sandy M to GSS BV last month.

“The game’s being raised by the pressure to develop more technically advanced engines”, said Stefan Carlsson of Volvo Penta at the opening of RK Marine’s new service facility on the south coast…

Voith Turbo has announced its first order for the Voith linear jet (VLJ) to a Turbine Transfers UK wind support vessel. The 19 metre vessel is designed by BMT Nigel Gee.

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It’s the second crisis for Italian cruise firm Costa Cruises in as many months. The Costa Allegra is currently adrift off the Seychelles after a fire caused the ship’s generator to fail…

A task force for the 2011 Japanese tsunami marine debris field, which is floating towards Hawaii, has met at the International Pacific Research Center (IPRC) In Hawaii to share information to help…

Koji Sekimizu, secretary general of IMO, has been speaking of the progress made by shipping towards greater sustainability in an interview in the run up to the 25th SMM in September.

Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and The Linde Group have joined together to advance the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the port of Hamburg.

A Damen Modular Dock (DMD) is being constructed and delivered to the Port of Djibouti to provide repair and maintenance services for the port authority’s fleet and other vessels calling at the…

Australian wind farm support vessel specialist, Austal, has commenced boatbuilding operations in the Philippines.

Australian boatbuilder, Strategic Marine is breaking into Europe with a new contract to build eight 20 metre offshore wind farm crew service vessels for operators, Njord Offshore.

Heavy lift specialist BigLift has just completed its first job with a new super fly jib, equipped with special Twaron stay cables to lengthen the crane to a radius of 55 metres.

Plans for one of the biggest port related construction projects ever undertaken in the Elbe community of Wedel-Schulau on the western outskirts of Hamburg have been outlined by local authorities.

Seawork, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, will be celebrating its 15th year in 2012 and although it will take place a little earlier than usual, it promises to be bigger and better…

The International Salvage Union has appointed Mark Hoddinott to succeed its Secretary General, Mike Lacey, on his planned retirement at the end of 2012.

The Ports Adapting to Climate Change (PATCH) project is joining the Port of Newhaven at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition this week to promote new business ventures with manufacturers.

Ireland’s Safehaven Marine signed contracts last month with the Faroe Islands Rescue Service to supply an Interceptor 48 self righting lifeboat.