Vessels & Shipyards

The first US-flagged Jones Act offshore wind farm service operation vessel (SOV) will be built to ABS Class.

A massive boost to the fleet deployed by Hamburg-based United Heavy Lift (UHL) is in prospect with the start of deliveries of eight newbuilds from China, writes David Tinsley.

Versatility and customisation are pivotal to a new concept of offshore windfarm construction vessel from a leading Danish designer, writes David Tinsley.

Heralding a major reinvestment in the Trinidad & Tobago transport infrastructure, two high-speed ro-pax catamarans are being readied for introduction into the mainline service linking Port of Spain and Scarborough, writes David…

Dutch shipbuilder Neptune Marine has landed the prestigious order for a sail-assisted ro-ro vessel designed to transport rocket components, writes David Tinsley.

Norsk Fisketransport has taken delivery of a new Havyard wellboat said to offer greater salmon capacity, enhanced fish welfare and a greener propulsion system.

Keel-laying for the first of a new generation of coaster, developed with capabilities to serve ascendant sectors of the European short-sea market, took place in China during early December, writes David Tinsley.

Grimaldi has set out to create a new paradigm in ‘sustainable’ vessel design and operation with its GG5G trailerships, writes David Tinsley.

Russia’s unerring focus on the Arctic region has spawned a project entailing a distinctly unusual design of home-grown research vessel, writes David Tinsley.

A return to shipbuilding at Belfast could be in prospect soon following the signing of a letter of intent for the construction of an offshore windfarm development vessel (WDV), writes David Tinsley.