Ships & Yards – Page 9
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NewsP&O Maritime Logistics to convert MCV to MeOH-fuelled hybrid Cable Layer
P&O Maritime Logistics has announced plans to convert one of its Modular Carrier Vessels (MCVs) into a Cable-Laying Vessel (CLV). The conversion will see the MCV equipped with an energy storage supply (ESS) and the conversion of its engines to allow them to operate on methanol fuel.
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NewsControl System Retrofit Key To Extending Tug Operational Life
A project to modernise the control system of a tug operated by Alfons Håkans in the Baltic Sea is expected to extend the operational life of the vessel by at least 15 years.
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NewsFaroese future-fuel ready live fish carrier
The innovative hybrid wellboat Bakkafossur was added to Faroese shipowner Bakkafrost’s fleet in Janaury 2023. The 109-metre long live fish carrier has been designed with an eye on future developments in the offshore fish farming market, as well as potential changes in fuels.
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NewsBoost To Spanish LNG Bunkering Role
Spanish shipbuilding has given new dimension to its capabilities by delivering a 5,000m3-capacity LNG bunker tanker, the first-ever produced by the industry. The 93m Haugesund Knutsen will supply LNG to gas-fuelled cruise ships, ferries and other vessels calling at Spanish ports.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd launches huge fleet sustainability drive
Hapag-Lloyd’s Fleet Upgrade Program will retrofit 100 ships with new propellers and bulbous bows
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NewsFuel cell supplier selected for Norwegian ferry project
A Sweden-based fuel cell supplier, PowerCell Sweden AB, has been selected as the preferred supplier of two 6MW fuel cell systems for a pair of hydrogen-powered fuel cell ferries.
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NewsFirst inline shaft generator retrofit completed on Berge Bulk vessel
The first retrofit installation of an inline shaft generator has been completed alongside the installation of an air lubrication system aboard Berge Bulk’s Capesize carrier, Berge Toubkai.
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NewsTianjin Southwest opts for further LPG retrofits
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Guangdong) has announced that has been awarded the contract to retrofit the main engines aboard two LPG carriers operated by Tianjin Southwest Maritime Ltd., the Chinese gas carrier operator.
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NewsQtagg to overhaul cruise ferry’s propulsion
Qtagg has won a deal to upgrade a cruise ferry’s propulsion control system, helping to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
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NewsStar Rises Over The Baltic
Estonian operator Tallink has realised a further stage of fleet development with the handover in Finland of the 27-knot ro-pax ferry MyStar.
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NewsValuable UK Order Goes To Spain
Northern Spain’s shipbuilding industry has augmented its export workload by landing a £51.8m ($63m) contract from the UK for a multi-function lighthouse/buoy tender.
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NewsMedium and high speed MAN package to power Cadeler F-Class WTIV design
MAN Energy Solutions is providing a unique mixed MAN medium and high-speed engine package for a wind-turbine installation vessel newbuilding project in China. The vessel will feature an engine configuration based on a mixed MAN medium- and high-speed engine concept with 2 × 6L32/44CR + 2 × 9L32/44CR + 2 ...
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NewsWind-assisted Coaster Orders For Gelibolu, Holland Shipyards Group
The delayed beginning of construction of a new generation of short-sea cargo vessel has begun at Turkish shipyard Gelibolu, with a further five vessels on order at Holland Shipyards Group.
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NewsChinese-Built Tankers For UK Shortsea Fleet
Built in China for the northern European distributive traffic, the first of two versatile tankers with dual-fuel main machinery is set to join the James Fisher Group’s UK fleet. The 6,100dwt Sir John Fisher has been designed to transport clean petroleum products and chemicals into small and restricted coastal ports, ...
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NewsLNG dual-fuel dredger delivered to Van Oord
Keppel O&M subsidiary Keppel FELS has delivered the second of three dual-fuel trailing suction hopper dredgers to Van Oord.
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NewsABS grants design approval for compressed hydrogen carrier
ABS has approved the design of Provaris’ 26,000m3 H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier, the first of its kind to receive this level of approval.
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NewsHybrid Norwegian Coaster From Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard (CDL) has produced the first in a long series of hybrid-powered coasters for European clients. The 90m Misje Vita has introduced an innovative new generation of general-purpose singledeckers to the Norwegian-registered fleet.
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NewsCSSC independently designs cruise ship
China Classification Society (CCS) has issued Approval in Principle (AiP) for an 80,000gt cruise ship independently developed and designed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).
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NewsSOV keel laying ceremony
Two new service operation vessels destined for wind farms in China have had their keel laying ceremony
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NewsDamen expands the Argentinian dredger fleet
Damen has expanded the fleet in Argentina with the supply of a new cutter suction dredger
