Vessels & Shipyards

Damen Shipyards Group has awarded ABB the contract for an advanced integrated power package for the world’s first custom-built diamond recovery vessel.

Saudi Arabian operator Bahri is strengthening its dry cargo logistic capabilities with a new series of Kamsarmax-class bulk carriers built in Vietnam, writes David Tinsley.

Polish shipbuilding’s role in the modernisation of Norway’s extensive regional ferry fleet has found further expression in the completion of the first of a new class of hybrid-powered double-enders, writes David Tinsley.

Construction of Russia, the worlds most powerful nuclear powered icebreaker, began when steel cutting for Rosatom’s Leader-class vessel took place on 6 July at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex.

Matson Navigation Company conducted a naming ceremony for the second dual-fuel Kanaloa Class combination container/ro-ro (con-ro) vessel, Matsonia, at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego on 2 July.

A €175 million emergency cash injection from banks and guarantors could keep German shipbuilder MV Werften afloat and preserve jobs until Berlin pandemic crisis assistance starts in the autumn, writes Germany correspondent…

Shipyard Royal Niestern Sander has selected Pon Power to provide a diesel-electric propulsion package for the worlds first shallow draft ice-breaking vessel. The scope of the propulsion package includes the main engines…

Damen Shipyards Group has successfully concluded keel laying for the Crane Barge 7532 that is going to be delivered in Panama, following award of tender in August last year.

Denmark-based ship owner Norden has ordered a quartet of Ultramax bulk carriers from Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS).