Vessels & Shipyards

Brittany Ferries is set to introduce the first of three ro-pax newbuilds of Stena’s E-Flexer type to the UK/Spain traffic, writes David Tinsley.

A dormant shipyard in the west of England is set to re-open following purchase by London-based energy group InfraStrata, which also saved Harland & Wolff (H&W) from closure last year, writes David…

A new concept of short-sea cargo vessel that would facilitate technological adaptation and updating over time has been proposed by a Dutch company, writes David Tinsley.

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has boosted its orderbook by landing a US$410 million contract from Saudi Arabia for an extensive series of petrochemical carriers, writes David Tinsley.

Florida-headquartered Fresh Del Monte Produce has initiated a major programme of tonnage renewal for its services linking Latin America with the US market, writes David Tinsley.

Sri Lankan shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard has scored a major success on the European market by landing a potential 10-vessel deal with a Norwegian shortsea specialist, writes David Tinsley.

The delivery of the last of a series of six geared handysize carriers from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for Bulgaria-based ship operator Navibulgar is scheduled for August.

The first of two dual-fuel Caledonian MacBrayne ferries being built at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd, has been moved to dry dock in Greenock to undergo a planned schedule of remedial work.

A further two deliveries have been made by Oshima Shipbuilding into the fleet controlled by Oldendorff Carriers, Germany’s largest bulk shipping company, writes David Tinsley.