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MHI Delivers Super-Efficient Vessel

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has delivered the cargo-passenger ship “Tachibana-Maru” to Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. at its Shimonoseki Shipyard and Machinery Works.

MSC Adds Another Megaship

MSC Cruises have moved to increase their order of megaships from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to two ships, with an option for third. At a cost of $3bn, this investment signifies a confidence that the cruise holiday industry will only continue to strengthen.

Costa Concordia Parbuckling Update

Due to the many integrations produced in the last days by Costa Crociere, and the requests of additional documents put forward by public authorities, the Commissioner will ask the Council of Ministers for ten additional days – the deadline initially set for June 16 – for a more in-depth analysis of the project.

10 Foreign Ships Detained In UK During May

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2014 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

Wärtsilä, ABB Turbocharging Snare Massive RCL Contract

Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year maintenance and technical support agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), which includes a subcontract with ABB Turbocharging.