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ABS Forms Greater China Operating Division
ABS announced a major organizational change with the creation of a fifth operating division that will be responsible for the society’s activities in The People’s Republic of China…
Low Sulphur Fuels Cause Pump Deterioration
Due to new regulations, the shipping community is faced with new challenges on a large scale, especially those ships that operate both inside and outside environmental…
Golar 2010 AGM Results
Golar LNG Limited advised that the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the company was held on September 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elbow Beach Hotel, 60 South Shore Road, Paget PG04, Bermuda.
Trelleborg Marine HQ Relocates to Singapore
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With increasing demand for its fendering, mooring and berthing systems, Trelleborg Marine Systems is relocating its headquarters to Singapore, delivering closer proximity to its Singapore and China-based manufacturing facilities. The move will enable the closer integration of its sales and production capabilities. The relocation will see managing director, Richard Hepworth, move to Singapore. Trelleborg will maintain its four regional hubs, which deliver global coverage.
USCG Requires Calais LNG to Have Canadian Cooperation
The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Northern New England submitted his Waterway Suitability Analysis and Letter of Recommendation to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Sigma Offshore Opens Singapore Office
Sigma Offshore, which has developed a pioneering mooring and fluid transfer system for oil and gas production vessels, has opened a new office in Singapore. Sigma’s…
Coast Guard Recommends Maine LNG Facility
The Coast Guard recommended to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that the waterways associated with the Calais LNG, LLC proposal to construct an LNG facility in Calais…
Alabama Governor Approves Closed-Loop LNG Facility
Governor Bob Riley has approved the application submitted by TORP Technology to operate a liquefied natural gas terminal 63 miles off the Alabama coast after the…
Daewoo May Beat Shell as First Floating LNG Vessel Operator
According to a Sept 15 report from Bloomberg, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. said its Papua New Guinea energy venture may beat Royal Dutch Shell Plc…
STX Norway Offshore to Build LNG Powered PSV
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STX Norway Offshore has entered into a new contract with Olympic Shipping to build an LNG powered Platform Supply Vessel. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2012. The new vessel is designed by STX Norway Offshore Design in Ålesund. The hull is to be built at Tulcea, Romania, and the vessel will be outfitted at Aukra. The vessel will be built according to the latest SPS regulations, which will…
Wärtsilä's Tier III Gas Engines for Large LNG Carrier
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Wärtsilä has been selected to supply its flexible gas propulsion solution for a series of new LNG carriers to be built at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea. The selection of Wärtsilä gas engines is indicative of the current emphasis by owners on the latest technology, and a growing environmental commitment to reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions. By installing the Wärtsilä 50DF engines…
SNAME’s Annual Meeting Paper Names & Abstracts
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers will hold its 2010 Annual Meeting in Bellevue/Seattle Washington, November 3-5. A core part of the SNAME Annual…
Reeve's Joins Robert Allan Ltd
Robert Allan Ltd. announced that Henry Reeve, P.E. (BASc, UBC Mech 95, Masters, NA and Offshore Engineering, Berkley ’97) has joined Robert Allan Ltd. as a Senior Naval Architect.
ADB Seeks to Sell Stake in Petronet LNG
According to a September 6 report from The Wall Street Journal, the Asian Development Bank plans to offload its stake in Petronet LNG Ltd., valued at $95.6m, India's Oil Secretary said.
Wärtsilä, Tarbit to Convert Tanker to LNG Ops
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Wärtsilä has signed a turnkey contract with Tarbit Shipping of Sweden to convert a product tanker to LNG propulsion, and to supply the ship with a Wärtsilä LNGPac system for the safe and convenient storage of LNG onboard. This is the first order for a Wärtsilä LNGPac system. The 25,000 dwt product tanker 'Bit Viking' is operated by Statoil along the Norwegian coastline, and the conversion will enable…
Evaluating the Floating Production Market 2010-2015
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Over the next few years, Douglas-Westwood forecasts a strong increase in FPS expenditure, driven by a surge in installations. Findings from the latest edition of our World Floating Production Market Report indicate that more than 100 Floating Production Systems (FPSs) will be installed worldwide over the next five years. This represents a total global value of approximately $45 billion and around a 20% increase on the previous five years.
LNG-Powered Ship in Chinese Waterways
China Natural Gas, Inc. (Nasdaq GM: CHNG), a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial, and residential use in Xi'an…
Tsakos Energy Navigation Q2 Results
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) (NYSE: TNP) reported results (unaudited) for the second quarter and first half of 2010. Revenues, net of voyage expenses and commissions…
Signet Acquires Colle Towing
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Signet Maritime Corporation, a marine transportation and logistics company, continues to grow with their recent purchase of Colle Towing Company’s assets and business operations. Since 1878, Colle Towing Company Inc., Pasacagoula MS has been providing offshore, harbor and intracoastal marine towing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Assets and personnel in Pascagoula will begin operations immediately under the new name, Colle Maritime Company, a Division of Signet Maritime Corporation.
Alternate Propulsion Plant Using Fuel Cell Technology
Since the marine industry continually laments restocking engineering talent to power its future, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News decided to hit the road and find where the future lies. Institute.
Icebreaking LNG Carrier Vladimir Rusanov on Ice Trials
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Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Timo Koponen, Wärtsilä
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Digitalization Driving Safety in the Maritime Sector
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Designer seeks permit to send out United States gas to Mexico for LNG exports
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Video: LNG Carrier Transits the Northern Sea Route
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Crowley Christens LNG-Powered ConRo
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Pasha Hawaii Brings LNG Containerships Online
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LNG Investment Set to Grow
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Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Leif Gross, Caterpillar
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Inside Crowley's Commitment Class ConRo Ships
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