Ships & Yards – Page 82
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NewsNew sea-river coaster class for UK operator
Operating economics and relative shipbuilding costs have fostered a shift towards larger vessels in the European coastal and short-sea trades, reducing the availability of vessels able to access length- or draught-restricted, small ports and harbours, and thereby limiting opportunities for waterborne freight transportation in those areas, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsMHI develops new generation LNG carrier
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has completed development of a new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier marking an evolutionary advance from Moss type 1 LNG carriers.
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NewsWind resistance of superstructure reduced by 10%
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding have jointly developed a new energy-saving technology called the MT-Cowl, which reduces the wind resistance of the vessel’s superstructure.
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NewsFirst Bourbon Evolution 800 delivered
The first of a series of 10 Bourbon Evolution 800 IMR (inspection, maintenance & repair) vessels was delivered recently by Sinopacific’s Zheijang Shipyard in China for Bourbon Offshore at a cost of around €45 million.
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NewsHeavy lift ship is world’s largest
Dutch heavy lift shipping company Dockwise is expanding its fleet with a new vessel which will be the world’s largest heavy lift ship, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsEnergy-efficient LNG carrier delivered
NYK Line and Tokyo LNG Tanker, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Gas, recently held a naming ceremony for a jointly owned LNG carrier built at the Sakaide Shipyard of the Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation in Japan.
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NewsSpecialist conversions shine at German repair yards
Specialist conversions, some of them unusual, have been among the highlights of recent activity at German repair yards, particularly the smaller facilities, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsFinal two mega-boxships delivered to Rickmers
The final two 13,100TEU container vessels in an eight-ship series being built for the Hamburg shipowner Rickmers Group were delivered in June and July at the Ulsan shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries.
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Marseilles reopens bidding for giant drydock
The French port of Marseilles has announced plans to bring back into service its giant No10 drydock, the biggest in the Mediterranean at 465m long and 85m wide.
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NewsDaewoo plans ship repair yard in SA
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is interested in establishing a shipyard next to Richards Bay Coal Terminal to service cargo ships that operate in southern African waters.
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NewsNew Polish repair yard gets off the ground
In 2010, one of the oldest Polish steel construction companies, Energomontaz-Polnoc of Gdynia, acquired the drydock SD I from the bankrupt Gdynia Shipyard to provide ship conversion and repair services under the name of EPG Shipyard.
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NewsCore business remains strong for UK shiprepair group
A&P Group reports a variety of projects planned over the next few months at the company’s three yards undertaking ship repair and conversion tasks across a number of sectors including defence contracts, ferries and cable carrying vessels.
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NewsItalians turn around Malta shipyard
The acquisition in June 2010 of the Maltese shipyard by the Italian shiprepairer, Palumbo Group, has significantly enhanced the capabilities of the Naples-based company and will have a big impact on the company’s future business.
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NewsSeismic vessel gets big make-over at Norwegian yard
The Norwegian Bergen Group Halsnøy (BGH) has completed an extensive six-month refurbishment of the 11,368gt seismic vessel Oceanic Phoenix (ex. Geowave Master) owned by Master and Commander, managed by DOF Management and on a long-term charter to CGG Veritas.
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NewsGibdock has ‘Spirit’ for cruise ship work
Gibraltar-based Gibdock continues to make inroads into the Mediterranean cruise ship repair and refurbishment market by completing a drydocking contract for UK-based niche cruise operator Saga.
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NewsASRY shows strong first half performance
Despite the continued shipping recession Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY) showed a strong first half year performance in 2011, demonstrating the yard’s resilience.
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NewsMHI retrofits ballast water treatment system
Earlier this year, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) received an order from the Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) for conversion and installation work of a ballast water treatment system on NYK’s Auriga Leader, a pure car/truck carrier.
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NewsEnd of an era for Germany’s most famous shipyard
Quintessentially German Blohm +Voss Shipyard is due to become part of the Au Dhabi Mar Group soon and pass out of majority German ownership - but not presumably German shipbuilding hands - after nearly 135 years, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsTugowners have more choice than ever before
Jack Gaston reviews the latest tug designs, looking in particular at their efficient and environmentally-friendly propulsion arrangements.
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NewsNew Polish built ro-pax ferry joins Calmac fleet
Following successful sea trials in Gdansk, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) recently took delivery of the ‘Finlaggan’, a brand new ro-pax ferry which will serve the Kennacraig to Islay route.
