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ClassNK has entered into an agreement with Indonesian classification society, Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia Persero (BKI), to focus on deepening cooperation between the two societies in a range of maritime sectors.

OSX was hired by Sapura Navegação Marítima S/A for the construction of one PLSV (Pipe-Laying Support Vessel), for a total amount of approximately US$ 263 million

The U. S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, a $663 million

A new service has been launched by four companies, Stonetrans, Rickmers-Linie, Antwerp Breakbulk Agencies and DP World Breakbulk

Shipping line Safmarine has taken delivery of the 4500 teu Safmarine Chilka, the first of three new Safmarine-branded WAFMAX containerships to join the A.P Moller-Maersk fleet in 2012.

St. Johns Ship Building of Palatka, Fla. delivered two custom built twin screw push tugs, the Lady Shayne and the Lady Dashelle, for Smithbridge of Brisbane Australia.

Mr. G.V.L. Satya Kumar, Deputy Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port Trust, strongly believes that it is necessary to look into the possibility of adopting more dredging projects in the public-private partnership mode (PPP), reports Business Line.

COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard Co., Ltd (a subsidiary of the Company’s 51% owned subsidiary, COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd), has secured a contract from a European company to build a bulk carrier of 35,000 dwt.

General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) has been awarded a $359,750,000 modification to a previously granted contract.

Diana Shipping Inc., on Friday announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with EDF Trading Ltd., London, for one of its Panamax dry bulk carriers, the m/v “Coronis”

Star Bulk Carriers Corp., on Friday, announced that the Company has entered into an agreement to sell the Star Ypsilon, a 150,940 dwt Capesize vessel

Officials from Alcoa of Australia and international shipping company Gearbulk Australasia gathered at Alcoa’s Kwinana shipping facility on Friday to celebrate the naming and maiden voyage of the 45,000 tonne MV Kuljak Arrow, a dual-purpose cargo vessel.

Solstad Offshore could today announce contracts for several of its construction vessels.

Seadrill has entered into turnkey contracts to build two new ultra-deepwater drillships at Samsung in South Korea.

Golar LNG Limited announces that the Company has entered into firm contracts with Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd for a further two LNG carriers.

Drydocks World’s new global strategy was developed to create additional and increased capacity and efficiencies in all its four important business segments which are; Repairs, Conversion, New building and Engineering.

China Merchants Energy Shipping has revealed the intention to increase its competitiveness by purchasing 10 new VLCCs.

Deep Sea Supply announces that the company has been awarded long term contracts with Petrobras for the four vessels Sea Fox, Sea Jackal, Sea Vixen and Sea Stoat.

Renewable Energy Systems Americas (RES Americas) has completed the 227.5MW Crossroads wind farm in the US state of Oklahoma.

Statkraft announced its Emden based 430 MW gas-fired power plant will be put in cold reserve and the workforce will be reduced Statkraft