Vessels & Shipyards

A new Dutch ferry, driven by medium-speed compressed natural gas (CNG) and diesel engines from Anglo Belgian Corporation, has been delivered from Spanish shipyard LaNaval.

Large multihull vessels are being used in an increasing number of marine functions. Dag Pike examines some recent designs and assesses their potential for even wider application in the shipping industry.

A powerful, unique design of Arc7 ice-class LNG tankers ordered from Daewoo is set to make its debut in the high Arctic. David Tinsley reports.

Gibraltar shipyard, Gibdock, has attracted the interest of Greek ferry owners, with two recent first time ship visits to the yard.

DNV GL has initiated a joint industry project for the design of a state-of-the-art next generation LPG carrier, which was unveiled at Posidonia.

Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven’s five-year, NOK500 million (€53.4 million) investment in robotic production and quay expansion has enabled the rapid delivery of six AHTS vessels for Maersk Supply Service as well as the…

Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Astilleros Gondan, a shipyard in Spain, to design and equip a second Service Operation Vessel for Østensjø Rederi.

The ten new cruise ships ordered just this week from the shipyards making up Germany’s new Lloyd Werft Group by owners Genting Hong Kong are worth €3.5 billion, reports Tom Todd.

Dutch Shipyard Royal Bodewes has sent the first of two sea-going newbuildings to neighbouring Germany to be fitted out after creating a new outfitting yard in Papenburg in space rented from local…

The UK’s Cammell Laird shipyard has chosen a Rolls-Royce design for the UK’s future polar research ship, which, when built, will be one of the most advanced scientific maritime vessels ever constructed.