Vessels & Shipyards

Dag Pike describes a new range of pollution control vessels from French oil spill clean up specialist Ecoceane that are designed to operate in open seas and even in ice conditions.

The European shortsea sector is introducing technical innovations to make the most of limited market opportunities in difficult times, by David Tinsley.

A new Antarctic research and supply vessel for the South African Government which has recently been delivered by STX Finland in Rauma is described by David Tinsley.

In a mostly depressed market, German shipyards are managing to hold their own, with some encouraging signs for the troubled players, while diversification into the offshore sector is paying off for some,…

Dutch-based designers and technicians have developed a cost-effective diesel-electric power and propulsion system based on the use of a DC (direct current) bus instead of the usual AC (alternating current) board; David…

The Veka-Group, of Werkendam, The Netherlands, has developed three LNG tanker designs, which it says can also be used as bunker ships.

A new concept for high speed vessels looks set to set to create a new generation of fast ferry offering speeds up to 70 knots, writes Dag Pike.

Kleven Maritime in Norway has a large order book, to the tune of around NOK6bn. But its managing director Ståle Rasmussen says that despite the size of its orders, it is actively…

Island Offshore’s new LNG-diesel support vessel is a pragmatic response to a number of drivers – including emissions - but the Rolls-Royce power solution might not be quite what you’d expect.

The Malaysian-headquartered tanker owner/operator AET took delivery of its first Suezmax vessel in April 2012 from Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.

Technology devised for superyachts and merchant ships is now being offered to the US Coast Guard for a patrol vessel design. Is the world ready for low-carbon military vessels?

As a bold initiative in raising the environmental credentials of what is widely regarded as already the safest and cleanest mode of transport, a dual-fuel propulsion system has been adopted in a…

Finland’s leading bulk cargo specialist has added a new string to its bow with the formal commissioning in January of the first of two Supramax vessels constructed in Vietnam, by David Tinsley.

The popular image of Chinese shipyards still tends to be one of low-tech operations turning out large numbers of vessels, built to basic standards, with cost and simplicity having priority over efficiency,…

Tom Todd relates a story of mixed fortunes currently in German newbuilding with some yards busy and prospering while others struggle to find work and stay afloat. Proving a blessing is offshore…

The OSD-designed and Spanish-built 50.7m safety standby vessel Grampian Don has recently joined the fleet of Aberdeen-based North Star Shipping.

Development is well underway with a pioneering fast electric air-supported commuter ferry that can operate on battery power alone, writes Dag Pike.

Eco Marine Power (EMP), a Japanese technology company that develops and markets solar, wind and electric marine power and propulsion systems, recently unveiled a concept design incorporating its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy…

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Japan says it has developed a system to enhance the damage stability of ships, enabling reduction in capsizing risk, and has received the first order for the…