Ships & Yards – Page 53
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NewsAlewijnse wins Belgian refit contract
Netherlands-based system integrator, Alewijnse Marine Systems, has won a significant contract to refit the key electrical systems on board RV Belgica, an oceanographic research vessel owned by the Belgian state.
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NewsFallpipe vessel repair
The Fallpipe vessel ‘Flintstone’ has departed from Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam following a six-week programme of maintenance and repair, along with the completion of its first special survey.
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High-spec deepwater derrick lay vessel
Keppel Singmarine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), will soon deliver a high-specification deepwater derrick lay vessel to Hydro Marine Services, a subsidiary of McDermott International (McDermott).
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NewsOceana yard’s first newbuild delivered
The new Oceana shipyard in Itajai, Brazil has successfully delivered its very first newbuild, a platform supply vessel of the PX105 design from Ulstein Group.
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NewsThe next ULCSs will be Suezmax
The dimensions of next-generation ultra-large container ships (ULCS) will be seriously affected by size limits imposed by the Suez Canal, according to a study carried out by class society DNV GL.
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NewsK Line gives first form to ‘Drive Green’ project
The latest entrant to the Japanese-controlled vehicle carrier fleet hosts a considerable and innovative combination of energy-saving technologies and measures, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSingle-fuel LNG engines for new catamarans
Triyards subsidiary Strategic Marine has been awarded a €44 million contract to build two aluminium catamaran ro-pax ferries powered by single-fuel LNG engines, for Dutch owner Royal Doeksen.
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NewsFour German yards to share Genting work
Upcoming newbuilding within Germany’s new Genting shipyard group, as well as final fitting-out, will be evenly spread between Nordic Yards’ Baltic facilities and Bremerhaven, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsFirst methanol-fuelled carriers set to sail
A trio of methanol carriers to be chartered by Waterfront Shipping Co will become the first ocean-going vessels to run on methanol fuel when they are delivered in late April.
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NewsTorghatten Trafikkselskap enlists ABB for hybrid
A new car ferry for Norwegian owner Torghatten Trafikkselskap will be built as a hybrid vessel using ABB technology, with the possibility of conversion to a fully electric vessel at a later date.
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NewsHatch cover maintenance planning cuts drydocking costs
Cargo access specialist Cargo Care Solutions has emphasised the benefits of greater planning in maintenance of hatch covers during drydocking to reduce costs and meet growing logistical challenges.
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Fincantieri dry docks work
Dry dock work has started on the fourth of six cruise ships by Fincantieri for Viking Ocean Cruises.
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NewsAVIC to build Stena ferry quartet
Stena has signed a contract for four ro-pax ferries, heralded as the ‘most fuel efficient in the world, to be built by AVIC International Ship Development at its Weihai yard.
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NewsDamen upgrades idled CN Bulkers vessels
Damen has completed maintenance and surveys to reactivate four bulk carriers recently acquired at auction by CN Bulkers, a joint venture between Universal Shipping & Trading & NedNor.
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NewsWärtsilä to design jack-up vessel
Wärtsilä Ship Design has been contracted by an unnamed Chinese yard to design a new jack-up lift vessel in collaboration with lift boat specialist Altis.
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NewsNSK designs krill trawler conversion
NSK Ship Design has signed a contract with China National Fisheries Corporation (CNFC). the owner of one of the world''s largest fishing fleets, to convert a conventional trawler into a krill trawler and krill meal production vessel.
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NewsDamen helps owners repurpose PSVs
Damen Shipyards Group has been helping ship owners to minimise idle vessel costs during the oil exploration slowdown by repurposing vessels to other sectors including aquaculture, container transport and defence.
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NewsDeal for five next-generation passenger ships
Fincantieri and Carnival Corporation have finalised a contract for the construction of five next-generation passenger ships.
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NewsLWB books conversion, declares order independence
In a surprise development, Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (LWB), now owned by Genting, said Thursday it will “continue to acquire orders independently on the international market” and will lengthen a DFDS ferry by 30m in July, writes Tom Todd.
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Vard to build first cruise ships
Fincantieri has announced that its subsidiary Vard Holdings Limited (VARD) has signed a historic Letter of Intent for the construction of four small-sized luxury cruise vessels.
