Vessels & Shipyards – Page 61
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NewsGreen Dolphin carrier design makes debut
A new class of workhorse of the deepsea bulk commodity trades, the Green Dolphin 38 handysize carrier, made its debut on May 12 in the shape of the 38,762dwt ''True Love'', writes David Tinsley.
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NewsBetter for the challenges
The IMT997 ‘L-Class’ series recently delivered to Swire Pacific Offshore met a few issues on the way to realisation, Anthony Gray of OSD-IMT tells Stevie Knight.
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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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NewsFerry duo floated out
Scandlines ferry newbuildings ''Berlin'' and ''Copenhagen'' have left drydock at Denmark’s Fayard for final fitting out, ending a unique conversion that began there last year, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsProtacon to modernise Swedish icebreakers
Two icebreakers operated by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) are to receive electric and automation system upgrades from Finnish power and engineering company Protacon.
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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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NewsUnique widening breaks new eco ground
German ship management and charter company NSB has completed the first of three unique widening projects, claiming increased boxship capacity of more than 20%.
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NewsKiel Canal accident ship resumes service
The 8,500dwt Greek cargo ship ‘Saint George’ is back in service after the repair of bow damage sustained in a collision with a lock gate, reports Tom Todd.
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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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KR helps with VLCC conversion
A 320,000 tonne ore-bulk-oil (OBO) carrier has been converted to a very large crude carrier (VLCC) with help from IACS member class society, Korean Register (KR).
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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.
