Ships & Yards – Page 61

  • Dignitaries attend the naming ceremony of 'True Love', the first carrier of the Green Dolphin design
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    Green Dolphin carrier design makes debut

    2015-05-21T11:20:00Z

    A new class of workhorse of the deepsea bulk commodity trades, the Green Dolphin 38 handysize carrier, made its debut on May 12 in the shape of the 38,762dwt ''True Love'', writes David Tinsley.

  • IMT997 L-Class  ‘Pacific Leader’ on sea trials
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    Better for the challenges

    2015-05-18T09:48:00Z

    The IMT997 ‘L-Class’ series recently delivered to Swire Pacific Offshore met a few issues on the way to realisation, Anthony Gray of OSD-IMT tells Stevie Knight.

  • The PX121 series just rolls on and on....
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    An ongoing evolution: The PX121

    2015-05-18T09:38:00Z

    When you have a vessel that’s as close to being ‘all things to all people’ as the PX121 it’s surprising that there is still reason for finesse. But a 150mm change can make a big difference, writes Stevie Knight.

  • The 49,800dwt 'Stena Impression' combines high efficiency with cargo versatility across the oil and petrochemical products and vegetable oil trades
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    Stena sets new benchmark in tanker design

    2015-05-18T00:41:00Z

    Scrutiny of every facet of design to ensure efficiency and competitiveness in the medium-range (MR) tanker segment is reflected in the highly versatile ‘Stena Impression’, writes David Tinsley.

  • A hybrid steam turbine and gas engine propulsion system will drive fuel efficiencies onboard the two new carriers
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    LNG carrier order for Mitsubishi

    2015-05-14T08:23:00Z

    Two LNG carriers for delivery to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) will feature a new design that increases both cargo capacity and fuel efficiency. The next generation Sayaringo STaGE carriers, will be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for delivery in 2018.

  • The surge in demand for Cammell Laird’s expertise has seen 15 ferries docked at its Birkenhead site so far in 2015
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    Ferry work keeps Cammell Laird busy

    2015-05-13T12:10:00Z

    British shipyard and marine engineering services company, Cammell Laird, says its undergoing a busy period of ferry work with nearly as many ferries docking in the first four months of 2015 than throughout the whole of 2014.

  • News

    Curaçao ship repair deal for Nederex and Damen

    2015-05-08T16:07:00Z

    Curacao Ports Authority (CPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nederex and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem to strengthen its port.

  • 'Berlin' and 'Copenhagen' take another step towards completion
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    Ferry duo floated out

    2015-05-07T16:03:00Z

    Scandlines ferry newbuildings ''Berlin'' and ''Copenhagen'' have left drydock at Denmark’s Fayard for final fitting out, ending a unique conversion that began there last year, reports Tom Todd.

  • Swedish Maritime Administration icebreaker 'Frej' clears the path for two vessels
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    Protacon to modernise Swedish icebreakers

    2015-05-06T14:00:00Z

    Two icebreakers operated by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) are to receive electric and automation system upgrades from Finnish power and engineering company Protacon.

  • The 'Barzan' features an estimated EEDI value 50% below the limit set for 2025.
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    UASC names first in class eco containership

    2015-05-06T07:59:00Z

    The 18,800 teu LNG-ready vessel MV ‘Barzan’ has been named by United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), the first of a new fleet that the company claims will comprise the most environmentally friendly containerships in the world.

  • The multipurpose subsea support vessel has been specifically designed for ROV light construction duties
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    New Sener multipurpose subsea support vessel

    2015-05-05T17:27:00Z

    Spanish engineering and technology group, Sener, has designed a new multipurpose subsea support vessel specifically for subsea ROV light construction duties.

  • MSC Geneva: Cutting at HRDD
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    Unique widening breaks new eco ground

    2015-04-29T05:10:00Z

    German ship management and charter company NSB has completed the first of three unique widening projects, claiming increased boxship capacity of more than 20%.

  • Canal accident ship ‘Saint George’ is the second this year on the Kiel canal
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    Kiel Canal accident ship resumes service

    2015-04-29T05:01:00Z

    The 8,500dwt Greek cargo ship ‘Saint George’ is back in service after the repair of bow damage sustained in a collision with a lock gate, reports Tom Todd.

  • 'FPSO Petrojarl I' dry-docked at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam
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    Damen FPSO upgrade

    2015-04-28T15:54:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has taken another major step forward as a full service conversion group with what it calls the first EPC Redeployment Upgrade Contract to be carried out in Europe.

  • The new AHTS design is focused on efficiency, low fuel consumption and a reduced environmental impact
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    Wärtsilä unveils new AHTS design

    2015-04-24T11:28:00Z

    Wärtsilä has launched a new anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel design, focused on efficiency, low fuel consumption and a reduced environmental impact.

  • 'Olympic Bibby' is purpose built for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair work
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    Kleven Verft delivers ‘Olympic Bibby’

    2015-04-22T17:12:00Z

    Kleven Verft has delivered build number 371, ‘Olympic Bibby’, to its Norwegian owner, Olympic Shipping.

  • News

    KR helps with VLCC conversion

    2015-04-16T14:41:00Z

    A 320,000 tonne ore-bulk-oil (OBO) carrier has been converted to a very large crude carrier (VLCC) with help from IACS member class society, Korean Register (KR).

  • Baltika's unique asymmetric hull allows it to break ice sideways to create wider channels
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    Ice trial success for oblique icebreaker

    2015-04-14T17:29:00Z

    Icebreaking rescue vessel ''Baltika'', developed by Aker Arctic, has completed ice trials testing its unique asymmetric hull, which allows the ship to break ice sideways to create wide channels.

  • Southampton homecoming for the Italian-built Britannia, seen arriving prior to official naming in March. Photo by James Morgan.
    News

    Britannia bolsters UK cruise fleet

    2015-04-14T16:32:00Z

    As the largest vessel designed exclusively for the UK cruise market, the 144,000gt ‘Britannia’ marries a bespoke style and image with an impressive technological standard, writes David Tinsley.

  • Sinopacific has begun construction of what is said to be the world's first E169 rock installation vessel
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    Sinopacific starts rock installation vessel construction

    2015-04-14T16:19:00Z

    Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group’s Zhejiang Shipyard has started construction of what is said to be the world’s first E169 rock installation vessel.