Vessels & Shipyards – Page 10
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NewsWinGD sets development timeframe for methanol and ammonia engines
Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively.
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NewsWärtsilä to launch 2-stroke conversion solution in Q1 2022
Wärtsilä has confirmed that it plans to launch a commercial Two-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion solution in Q1 2022. The solution will draw on the technology company’s patented engine combustion technology platform to enable the fast and cost-effective conversion of two-stroke main engines to operate on clean-burning future fuels.
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NewsCruise vessel extension project concluded at Fincantieri
A major project to renovate three Windstar cruise ships at Fincantieri’s yard in Palermo, Italy has been concluded. The conversion project included the extension of the vessels by 25 metres, and the upgrade of the vessels’ main movers and auxiliary engines.
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NewsOffshore Wind Sector Generates US Order
Carving a path into the US offshore wind market, Philly Shipyard has landed a $197 million contract for a subsea rock installation vessel.
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NewsItalian Coast Guard awards 1+2 multi-role vessel tender to Fincantieri
The Italian Coast Guard announced the award of a contract for the design and construction of an 85m long multi-role offshore unit to a joint venture between Fincantieri and Cantiere Navale Vittoria. The tender award includes an option for a further two vessels.
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NewsNew Damen service hub in Hamburg to cover southern Baltic
Damen Shipyards Group has announced that it is opening a new marine service hub outpost in Hamburg to cover the requirements of Germany, Denmark and Poland. The hub is the 15th in Damen’s regional hub network, which covers Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, and Australia.
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NewsAnother Behemoth From Saint-Nazaire
Premier French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has put down a new marker for the industry by constructing the world’s largest cruise vessel.
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NewsRoyston Completes Overhaul On Cable Layer
Royston has completed diesel plant overhaul work onboard CS Sovereign, a Global Marine Group operated multi-role subsea cable installation and repair works vessel.
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NewsMitsui Shifts Focus From Shipbuilding
Denoting a further stage in the restructure and consolidation of the Japanese shipbuilding industry, the final merchant vessel constructed under the Mitsui name has entered service on the Pacific.
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NewsMinding the gap: MAN ES bears down on LGIP conversion costs
With the looming introduction of EEXI and CII rules from 2023 as well as Scope 3 emissions reporting, shipowners are taking a close interest in the economics of engine conversions.
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NewsWärtsilä hybrid upgrade for Siem PSV
Wärtsilä is to upgrade an 89 metre platform supply vessel owned by Siem Offshore Rederi for hybrid engine and battery propulsion.
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NewsHøglund awarded FGSS and automation contract for Sunrise Reliance feeder
Høglund has been awarded the contract for the retrofit of an automation and Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) solution for United States shipping company Sunrise Reliance LLC.
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NewsTwo new Kotug Rotortugs for BHP
Two newbuild Kotug Rotortugs have arrived in Port Hedland in Australia.
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NewsINDIAN YARD LANDS HYBRID COASTER SERIES
A versatile class of north European short-sea trader, offering a major reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, has augmented the workload of Indian shipbuilder Chowgule & Co, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsDESIGN BID FOR UK REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
Foreign-owned companies figure prominently among the competition for the UK’s planned new series of naval replenishment vessels, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsKotug to supply tugs for Perenco
Kotug International has won a long-term contract with Perenco Oil & Gas Gabon to provide towage support for its operations off Port Gentil, Gabon.
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NewsNew Damen crew supplier completes sea trials
After five years of research, design, engineering and construction, the first of Damen’s Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 class has completed sea trials off the Turkish coast and is set to begin the passage to the Netherlands.
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NewsUS REINVESTS IN GULF RAILFERRY LINK
Traffic flows between North America and Mexico will benefit from a new generation of train ferries built in China, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsVard in three ship deal with Norwind Offshore
Specialist designer and Fincantieri subsidiary, Vard, has secured contracts for the design and construction of two commissioning service operations vessels for Norwind Offshore with the option for an additional two./p>
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NewsDUAL-FUEL BREAKER FOR ARCTIC SEAWAY
A new icebreaker powered by dual-fuel machinery is planned to support traffic generated by a major industrial player in the Russian Arctic, writes David Tinsley.
