Vessels & Shipyards

China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI) has awarded the contracts for the design of two construction service operation vessels (CSOV) for Norway-based shipowner Awind AS. The contract also includes the supply of a…

The final milestone in the Aurora construction endeavour has been reached with the delivery from Ulstein Verft of the Nexans’ flagship DP3 cable lay vessel.

Canadian owner Algoma Central Corporation has placed a further order in China for a self-unloading bulk carrier to trade on the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway system, writes David Tinsley.

A sail-assisted cargo vessel to ply Pacific inter-island routes is set to be ordered by Singapore-based Swire Shipping, writes David Tinsley.

Germany’s unique 20,200gt polar expedition cruise ship Crystal Endeavor is said to have far exceeded technical specifications during its final Baltic sea-trials, writes Tom Todd.

A new Polar Class 4 icebreaking bulk carrier is set to enter the year-round trade to northern Canada’s Hudson Strait in support of Glencore’s Raglan nickel mine, writes David Tinsley.

The first of a pair of hydrogen-ready commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) was launched from Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan on 26 May.

Scandinavia’s largest independent dredging contractor is bolstering its fleet with two compact, yet highly sophisticated vessels incorporating diesel-electric hybrid power, writes David Tinsley.

Fincantieri has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Italy-based robotics specialist Comau to develop prototypes of robotized steel welding solutions.

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd has delivered the first vessel of a new upgraded Handymax type, the TESS42. The vessel was delivered to the customer at Tsuneishi’s Zhoushan shipyard in Zhejiang, China on…

Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has won a contract for the construction of a bitumen carrier for a Canadian customer, bolstering its position in the specialised tanker market.

Raising its game on the English Channel, DFDS is poised to introduce a newly-built E-Flexer type ro-pax ferry to the Dover/Calais route, writes David Tinsley.

Prolific Japanese constructor of bulk carriers, Oshima Shipbuilding, has readied its design portfolio to meet Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 criteria, writes David Tinsley.

Finnlines’ newbuilding programme has progressed to budget and schedule with all three new ultra-green RoRo vessels in the production phase and the laying of the keel of the second RoRo at the…

Danish naval architects OSK-ShipTech has signed a contract to provide Owner’s Assistance and local assembly supervision of a new passenger ferry currently being assembled in Tanzania.

South Korea’s adaptive shipbuilding industry has landed a major export deal in the rising market for offshore windfarm construction vessels, writes David Tinsley.

Damen Yichang Shipyard has launched a new RoPax 6716, to be operated by the Port Authority of Timor-Leste (APORTIL) stimulating trade, education and employment in the region.

Rolls Royce has won the contract to supply a package of mtu Series 4000 gensets for the lead frigate in the U.S. Navys new Constellation class. Construction of the newbuilding is expected…

ABB software will enable energy savings and performance gains for Tallink’s new LNG-powered ferry.