Samsung Heavy ordered to pay $290 million to SK Shipping over LNG carrier defects

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received a court order to pay KRW 378 billion (about $290 million) to compatriot SK Shipping due to defects in the cargo holds of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.

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DNV collaborates with Samsung Heavy Industries

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and the classification society DNV have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during KORMARINE, aiming to create SHI’s advanced Remote Operation Centre (ROC) for immediate supervision and management of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS).

The agreement will serve as the foundation for DNV and Samsung Heavy Industries to work together in fostering innovation and reshaping the outlook of maritime transportation.

Their collaborative effort aims to...

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Samsung Heavy Industries develops device to minimise container losses

South Korean ship builder Samsung Heavy Industries announced this week that it has developed a device to reduce the large-scale falling of containers into the sea.

The device, called Special Structure Anti-Container Loss (SSA-CL) secures the containers to the vessel, lowering the risk of many boxes falling into the sea due to severe weather conditions, such as high waves or gusty winds.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is tightening regulations related to container
loading, in view...

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