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ABB releases details of ‘revolutionary’ propulsion system

A new propulsion concept, ABB DynafinTM, presented recently by the Zurich-based engineering company, is set to reduce energy consumption, increase uptime, cut maintenance costs, and save valuable engine room space on board ships. The company…

02.06.2023
Shipbuilding

Keel laid for Marshall Islands supply ship

The keel of an innovative cargo sailing ship for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has been laid at Asia Shipbuilding Co Ltd in Geoje, South Korea. The vessel will not only provide essential supplies to the island community, but also create…

02.06.2023
Shipbuilding

Zero-emissions inland container ship launched

Rotterdam-based Future Proof Shipping has launched a hydrogen-powered inland container ship, H2 Barge 1. The zero-emission vessel is said to be the first of its kind to be powered by hydrogen. It will sail between Rotterdam and an inland terminal in…

31.05.2023
Shipbuilding

Contract for eight Virginia-Class submarines

The US Navy awarded General Dynamics' subsidiary Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, a contract for the construction of eight Virginia-class submarines (SSN-784 to SSN-791). Proceeding with the construction will be one ship per year in 2009 and 2010…

14.01.2009
Shipbuilding

Three lifecycle services contracts signed

STX Europe has signed contracts for modernising a cruise vessel for Carnival Cruise Lines and two tankers for Neste Shipping.

14.01.2009
Shipbuilding

Vacon opens subsidiary in South Korea

The global AC drives manufacturer Vacon has established a subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea. The new subsidiary, which started operations on 1 January 2009, will serve distributors and partners in the East Asian market. Vacon's goal is to increase its…

13.01.2009
Shipbuilding

Fincantieri completes acquisition of Manitowoc Marine Group

Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Manitowoc Marine Group from its parent company The Manitowoc Company, Inc., following all the required regulatory approvals.

 

12.01.2009

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