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International compressor supplier, TMC Compressors, announced that signed a contract with Fincantieri, to supply an environmentally friendly compressed air system to the first of three cruise ships the Italian shipbuilder is building for Virgin Voyages.

Wärtsilä announced that has been contracted to supply engines and propulsion machinery for the mega Cutter Suction Dredger, ‘Spartacus’, which is currently being built at the Royal IHC yard in the Netherlands and is to be delivered to Belgium-based DEME. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Hyundai Merchant Marine has singed a letter of intent with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for the construction of five 300,000 dwt very large crude carriers, with an option of five more vessels. Discussion about LNG carrier engine & Eco-friendly technology will be also made.

Containerships announced that has been granted substantial funding for its LNG project by EU and the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation. With the grant, the Finnish shipping company will implement its eco-friendly strategy, which is based on using LNG throughout the company's logistics supply chain.

Teekay announced that will be the sole supplier and operator of shuttle tankers services for East Coast Canada. On February 15, the keel laying ceremony for Teekay’s first shuttle tanker newbuilding for East Coast Canada took place at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Korea.

Teekay Corporation's Gas team celebrated the keel laying ceremony of six LNG newbuildings at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in South Korea.

  AET Tankers has signed contracts in a deal valued at approximately USD 500 million to expand fleet with eight new vessels fitted with a range of latest eco-innovations to maximise fuel efficiency and their impact on the natural environment. Company said that this will enable them to be awarded the “green passport” notation. Newbuild vessels will also be fitted with IMO compliant ballast water management systems.Yesterday, AET contracted with Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd (SHI) for four Aframax vessels of 113,000 dwt to be delivered in 2018. A further contract was signed today with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd   (HHI) for two LR2 product vessels of 114,000 dwt and two Suezmax vessels of 158,000 dwt which will be delivered in 2017.The two LR2 product vessels are tied to long term time charters which AET has been awarded with a strategic oil major client. The six other new builds will replace older tonnage in the AET fleet and re-balance the fleet profile ensuring AET continues to deliver optimum solutions for its customers. On signing the contracts, Captain Rajalingam Subramaniam, an AET board director said:“As a leading operator of petroleum tankers, it is important that our fleet remains young and agile so that we retain the capability ...

The Maritime Industry Authoritys (MARINA) has issued Circular No. 2015-04 to inform that incentives for new vessels will apply to those who will invest in an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) classed brand new or newly-constructed ships.Those who will qualify will be given protection of investment and route protection.

Thordon Bearings has signed a landmark contract to supply COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing solutions to two Jones Act containerships under construction at the Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. (APSI) for Matson Navigation Company, Inc.The order is significant in that it represents the first large containership reference for the manufacturer and the largest commercial ship propeller shafts to be fitted with COMPAC bearings.The 3600TEU ‘Aloha Class’ vessels, the largest Jones Act containerships ever built, will each feature a COMPAC bearing system for a 930mm diameter shaft driving an 8.1m diameter fixed pitch propeller.Matt Cox, President and CEO, Matson, said. "These new ships are the future for Hawaii shipping and will bring a new level of efficiency and effectiveness to our service. The substantial investment in new technology underscores Matson's long-term commitment to Hawaii and our desire to serve the islands in the best, most environmentally friendly way into the future.”Craig Carter, Thordon Bearings’ Head of Marketing and Customer Services, said:  “The COMPAC solution is very much in keeping with Matson’s environmental and sustainability objectives. As with all its vessels, the Aloha-class will feature a number of environmentally safe technologies, but the addition of seawater-lubricated shaft bearings will reduce even further the impact its operations have on the marine ...

 Ballast water treatment supplier BIO-SEA by BIO-UV has signed a new contract to supply 3 systems for the 20,600 TEUs CMA CGM biggest container vessels new building projects.The contract includes all design and supervision and is being held by HHIC PHIL (Hanjin Heavy Industries Corporation Philippines).The vessels, currently under construction, will be equipped with BWTS BIO-SEA2100 (2100m3/h). The giant ships will be 400 meters long, 59 meters wide, and are slated for delivery in 2017.CMA CGM placed an order for the three boxships back in March.In the start, I was open with you propecia before and after has changed my existence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is fabulous to sit.