Vessels & Shipyards – Page 52
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NewsNorwegian yards seek salvation in expedition cruising
A collapse in offshore vessel building is encouraging Norwegian shipyards to seek new markets. But the anticipated strong growth in expedition cruising will come from a small base and is no panacea.
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NewsFuel cells and LNG for RCCL orders
Two vessels to be built for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines by Meyer Turku will feature LNG propulsion and fuel cells for power generation.
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NewsLargest, most efficient yet for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has set the bar higher with ‘Harmony of the Seas’, drawing on elements from the previous Oasis-class ships and the Quantum generation. By David Tinsley.
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DFDS orders ro-ro pair from Jinling
Danish ferry operator DFDS has ordered two ro-ro freight vessels, with an option for a further four, from Jinling Shipyard in China in a contract valued at DKK1.0 billion (€134.29 million).
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NewsFPSO hull on wheels at Samkang M&T
The bow of the FPSO ‘BW Catcher’ became the biggest hull block ever to be moved on wheels in June, when it was loaded onto a barge at Samkang M&T shipyard in Korea by Cometto vehicles.
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NewsLürssen Maritime to acquire Blohm+Voss
More consolidation in the German shipbuilding sector as Bremen-based yacht, naval and patrol vessel specialist Lürssen Maritime acquires Hamburg shipyard group Blohm+Voss for an undisclosed sum.
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Fincantieri China venture to build Carnival ships
A recently established joint venture between Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) has signed a non-binding agreement to build the first vessels built in China for the Chinese cruise market.
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NewsEcoCoaster sets short-sea efficiency benchmark
Finland’s Meriaura Group plans to transform its fleet with a visionary concept of ice-trading vessel that drastically reduces fuel consumption and which can run on bio-oil. By David Tinsley.
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NewsCarnival orders give record boost to Meyer
Tuesday’s Carnival contracts with Meyer for three 180,000 GT LNG-driven cruise ships means the German group now has work until 2022 – its longest forward order booking time ever, writes Tom Todd
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Deltamarin ro-pax vessel design
Deltamarin Ltd will provide the Finnish Rauma Marine Constructions Oy shipyard with design services for a ro-pax vessel to be built for the Danish Mols-Linien A/S.
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NewsDormac launches floating dry dock
Durban ship repair yard Dormac Marine and Engineering has launched a R300 million (€18.6 million) 155m floating dry dock that the company says will boost capacity by 45 dockings a year.
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ABS classes biggest LNG fuelled ethane carrier
ABS has classed the largest ethane/ethylene capable liquefied gas carrier, which has been delivered to Navigator Gas by Jiangnan Shipyard.
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NewsGibraltar shipyard anticipates Brexit boost
Gibdock has reported ‘business as usual with a competitive edge’ following the sterling depreciation after the UK’s vote to leave the EU earlier this year.
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NewsDamen Harlingen repairs LNG carrier under gas
The Anthony Veder vessel ‘Coral Medusa’ has been repaired while under gas vapours from her last cargo, at Damen Shiprepair Harlingen.
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NewsMeyer Turku invests in steel storage and treatment
Meyer Turku is to build a new steel storage and pre-treatment plant by 2017, taking its total investment plan announced this year to €75 million.
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NewsFlettner Freighter concept to become reality
Ameland & Skylge Shipping has contracted Dutch naval architects C-Job to design an 8,000dwt dry cargo vessel based on its wind-assisted Flettner Freighter concept.
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Offshore business booms for Gibdock
June was Gibdock’s busiest month this year in the offshore market with four offshore vessels present at the same time.
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NewsSembcorp Marine acquires Norwegian naval architect
Sembcorp Marine has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with its existing shareholders to acquire a 100% equity stake in the Norwegian naval architect, LMG Marin AS (LMG) for US$20 million.
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NewsProduction begins on new TUI Cruises ship
Meyer Turku shipyard has cut steel for the first of a new generation of ‘Mein Schiff’ cruise vessels for TUI Cruises.
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NewsKleven to build advanced fish harvesting vessel
Kleven has been awarded a contract to build an on-site fish harvesting vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, for a joint venture between Marine Harvest Group and Deep Sea Supply.
