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Ranjith Dharma

Fincantieri and CSSC form joint venture to build cruise ships

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding (CSSC) to set-up a joint venture to develop and support growth of the Chinese cruise industry.

Abu Dhabi Ports to launch new cruise terminal at Zayed Port in UAE

Abu Dhabi Ports is set to open a new modern cruise terminal at Zayed Port, which is located in the northeast section of Abu Dhabi city in the UAE.

Antwerp’s subsidiaries to support development of Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku

Antwerp Port Authority’s two subsidiaries have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Baku International Sea Trade Port to provide consultancy and training to further develop the Port of Baku.

Alfa Laval delivers exhaust gas cleaning systems to RCL’s cruise ships

Sweden-based Alfa Laval has received an order for exhaust gas cleaning systems from Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL).

Eastern Shipbuilding set to build new Z-Tech tugs

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is set to build four new Z-Tech 2400-class terminal and escort tugs.

IHC Merwede secures €1bn orders to build six pipelaying vessels

Netherlands-based IHC Merwede has signed agreements worth €1bn for the design, engineering and construction of six pipelaying vessels.

UK ratifies International Labour Organization’s Maritime Labour Convention 2006

The UK has ratified the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006).

Incat Crowther to design monohull dive support vessels of Sistac

Incat Crowther has secured a contract to design three 42.5m monohull dive support vessels.

MAN Diesel & Turbo to supply main gensets for Ceona Amazon

Germany-based MAN Diesel & Turbo will supply the main gensets for a new multi-layer vessel being built by Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven for UK client Ceona.

ABB to supply propulsion transformers for offshore platform supply vessels in China

Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding has selected ABB to supply 24 dry-type propulsion transformers to be installed on 12 diesel-electric-powered offshore platform supply vessels.