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SPP awarded 'Significant Ships'
SPP Shipbuilding-built ships have been awarded Significant Ships of 2012 by Naval Architect, the Korean shipbuilder announced on January 14.
RINA aids new UAE class society
International classification society RINA Group has been chosen as the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) partner to support the development of Tasneef, a new classification society for the United Arab Emirates.
World first as LNG-powered Viking Grace is delivered
The world's most environmentally friendly large passenger ship, Viking Grace, was delivered at STX Finland's Turku shipyard last week. Apart from its unique green credentials, the vessel's two standout features are its LNG-powered Wartsila engines and its safe return to port compliance technolo...
MOL to install ballast water system on VLCC
Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines has announced plans to install a ballast water treatment system on a very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) currently in service. This will be the first such onboard system installed by any Japanese shipowner on an existing VLCC.
