Ships & Yards – Page 49
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NewsAn ongoing evolution: The PX121
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.
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NewsStena sets new benchmark in tanker design
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.
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NewsLNG carrier order for Mitsubishi
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.
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NewsFerry work keeps Cammell Laird busy
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.
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Curaçao ship repair deal for Nederex and Damen
Curacao Ports Authority (CPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nederex and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem to strengthen its port.
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NewsUASC names first in class eco containership
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.
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NewsNew Sener multipurpose subsea support vessel
Spanish engineering and technology group, Sener, has designed a new multipurpose subsea support vessel specifically for subsea ROV light construction duties.
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NewsDamen FPSO upgrade
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.
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NewsWärtsilä unveils new AHTS design
Wärtsilä has launched a new anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel design, focused on efficiency, low fuel consumption and a reduced environmental impact.
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NewsKleven Verft delivers ‘Olympic Bibby’
Kleven Verft has delivered build number 371, ‘Olympic Bibby’, to its Norwegian owner, Olympic Shipping.
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NewsIce trial success for oblique icebreaker
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.
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NewsBritannia bolsters UK cruise fleet
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.
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NewsSinopacific starts rock installation vessel construction
Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group’s Zhejiang Shipyard has started construction of what is said to be the world’s first E169 rock installation vessel.
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NewsDutch ferry driven by eco-efficiency
A new ‘double-ender’ under construction in northern Spain to serve the Dutch island of Texel will employ several different energy sources, including compressed natural gas (CNG). The vessel reflects the most thorough consideration of intertwined environmental and economic factors, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsWWL's next-generation ro-ro in detail
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has introduced the first of its exceptionally versatile HERO class of post-Panamax vessels. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsJapan fast ferry delivery for Incat
Incat will deliver an 85m high speed wave piercing catamaran ferry to Japan’s Sado Kisen early this month - the operator’s first high speed passenger and car carrier.
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NewsDamen completes windfarm vessel
The naming ceremony has taken place for Damen’s latest newbuild, a 26m multipurpose windfarm vessel built for UK-based Severn Offshore Services.
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NewsCondor launches high-speed Austal trimaran
Condor Ferries has launched the 102m trimaran ferry ''Condor Liberation'', built by Austal, on its service between Poole and the Channel Islands.
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Sembcorp Marine to build biggest crane vessel
Sembcorp subsidiary Jurong Shipyard will build a semi-submersible crane vessel for Heerema Offshore Services that it claims will be the biggest crane vessel in the world.
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Carnival carves up nine newbuild orders
Carnival Corp has split responsibility for nine next-generation ships between German shipbuilder Meyer Werft and Italian counterpart Fincanteri.
