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  • Exoskeletons Give Shipyard Workers Superhuman Strength

    7 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    South Korean shipbuilding company Daewoo has brought a whiff of the future into its shipyards by introducing the concept of outfitting the shipyard workers with exoskeletons for lifting heavy objects, New Scientist reports.   The company claims that it is not out of the realm of possibility to see workers at the Daewoo shipyards donning the futuristic contraptions […]

  • Fluidmecanica Extends Deal with Vyborg Shipyard

    3 June 2013

    Fluidmecanica has signed a new contract with JSC Vyborg Shipyard extending the initial order to 3 ships. Agreement was carried out in the presence of Mr. Dmitriy V. Isakov, Commercial Director and Mr. Oleg V. Tsvetkov, Deputy Technical Director. JSC VYBORG SHIPARD (Russia) and ARTECH HELSINKI (Finland) will built three Icebreaker for the “Federal Marine and River […]

  • JEHI Shipyard Seeks Court Protection

    4 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    China’s Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries shipyard (JEHI), a subsidiary of JES International Holdings, has filed an application for debt and liabilities restructuring at Taizhou Intermediate People’s Court. If the application is accepted, JES claims that ”no other creditors will be able to commence a winding up application as against JEHI, and negotiations will be carried out by […]

  • Damen Shipyards Singapore: New Managing Director

    11 July 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Mr Maarten Jongen has officially been appointed Managing Director of Damen Shipyards Singapore (DSSi) from March 2012. In his new role Mr Jongen will focus on marketing, services and further improving efficiency at the yard that has been building (aluminium) Damen vessels since 2000. DSSi has been part of the Damen Shipyards Group since 2000. […]

  • Tallinn Shipyard Completes Modernisation of ‘Flekkeroy’ (Estonia)

    9 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Modernisation of passenger ferry Flekkeroy ordered by Norwegian company M Hjorteseth Shipping has been finished. During the time that the ship spent in Tallinn Shipyard, it has passed through a complete makeover: the hull was rebuilt, the interior was fully renovated and the vessel freshly painted. After modernisation is completed, the ferry will be used […]

  • ‘Le Soleal’ Launched at Fincantieri Shipyard (Italy)

    6 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    “Le Soleal”, a super luxury cruise ship ordered from Fincantieri by the French shipping line Compagnie du Ponent (Bridgepoint Group), was launched today, Dec. 6th, at the Ancona shipyard. The ship will be delivered in June 2013 and will be essentially more like a mega yacht in size and for the paramount attention to interior […]

  • Damen Shipyards: Yn 544801&544802

    26 September 2006

    The first two Damen Axe Bow vessels have been delivered to Oceanteam, with office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The vessels will be leased by Diavaz for operation in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel’s axe shaped bow maximises the waterline length and prevents the bow from coming out of the water. Slamming […]

  • DD World unites shipyard operations

    24 April 2007

    Dubai World has announced the establishment of Dubai Drydocks World (DD World) to consolidate the dry docks and maritime sector of the organisation. Dubai World is the holding company that manages and supervises the Dubai Government’s portfolio of businesses and projects – including the internationally renowned port operator, DP World.

  • Shipyard rebuts union claims on fleet

    12 May 2005

    The lack of leadership in Government Shipping Services has caused the demise of its fleet. With seven of the taxpayer-funded ships in need of immediate repairs, one marine workers’ union, the Public Employees Union, is questioning the capabilities of Captain John Rounds to lead the shipping department.

  • Henderson shipyards get $174m boost

    15 December 2006

    The Australian Marine Complex in Henderson is set to receive a $174 million infrastructure boost from the State Government. A new floating dock will be constructed with the funds as well as a new transfer system, dredging of a 17m-deep basin to accommodate the floating dock, electricity upgrades and an extension of the eastern wharf.

  • Private Investors Set Up Shipyards in India

    17 December 2012

    On the West Coast, Pipavav Shipyard has come up with sufficient capacity to build large ships including Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC). On the East Coast, M/s Larsen & Toubro Limited has built a large shipyard near Chennai as a Joint venture with Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. The Government of India’s stake in […]

  • BLRT Grupp buys Baltija Shipyard (Estonia)

    7 July 2010
    Business & Finance

    Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd. A/S has entered into an agreement on the sale of AB “BALTIJOS” LAIVŲ STATYKLA and UAB “BALTIC ENGINEERING CENTRE”… [mappress] Source: bsr, July 07, 2010;

  • Russia: Rosmorport Delegation Visits Vyborg Shipyard

    20 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    On 14 May 2013 Igor Levit, Acting General Director of FSUE “Rosmorport”, visited the Vyborg Shipyard, LLC, where 3 diesel-electrical icebreakers of project 2900M are being conducted by order of FSUE “Rosmorport”, which acts as a client constructor. Igor Levit observed the construction progress, and visited the workshops, where formation and welding of icebreaker sections […]

  • Damen Opens New Shipyard in Vietnam (VIDEO)

    24 March 2014

    Vietnamese Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong, carried out the official Vietnamese ribbon-cutting ceremony for the latest addition to Damen Shipyard Group’s portfolio. Damen Song Cam, a brand new yard, is one of the largest in the Group and represents Damen’s first formal Joint Venture yard in Vietnam. Damen Song Cam is considered state-of-the-art, bringing […]

  • ABG signs MoU for acquisition of Vipul Shipyard

    24 May 2007

    ABG Shipyard Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for acquisition of Vipul Shipyard (Vipul) situated adjacent to the Company’s existing shipyard at Magdalla Port, District- Surat, Gujarat.

  • Cochin Shipyard Gets Certificate of Excellence (India)

    15 March 2013

    Cochin Shipyard was awarded the certificate of excellence by the Department of Factories and Boilers, Government of Kerala, for outstanding performance in Industrial Safety in the category of Very Large Factories – Engineering (employing more than 500 workers). The award was presented by the Honorable Minister for Labour and Rehabilitation, Govt. of Kerala Shri Shibhu […]

  • CIC Shipyard Hosts COSCO’s Representatives (China)

    22 November 2011

    Facing the recent tough market, CIC and COSCO Shipyard made joint efforts to explore ways and plans to get through and take exercise in market “winter” by strengthening exchange and communication. On Nov., 18, Mr. Wu Chengye, General Manager of CIC, received Mr. Wang Yuhang, General Manager of COSCO Shipyard and his delegation with amiable […]

  • Shipyard seen facing $20 million shortfall

    6 October 2006

    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is facing a $20 million shortfall in its budget for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, but the loss won’t affect current employment levels, a spokesman for the shipyard said. Deborah White, public affairs officer at the shipyard, said the U.S. Navy will find the means if necessary to fund […]

  • China: Mingde Shipyard Delivers Reinhold Schulte

    29 August 2012

    The ceremony of Delivery and Acceptance of MD096, 25.000 DWT IMO II Chemical/Product Tanker named Reinhold Schulte, was successfully carried out in the evening of 27th August. The vessel comes as the sixth one delivered by Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry to Anthos Shipping Co. Limited. The overall length of the vessel is 176.4m, breadth moulded […]

  • Croatia: Uljanik Shipyard Launches Bulker ‘Valovine’

    6 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Uljanik Shipyard has launched Hull No. 491 – “Valovine” for the company Uljanik Finances, a part of the Uljanik Group. This ship has been constructed for the transport of bulk cargo and has a deadweight of 52,000 tonnes, length 189.90 m and width 32.24 meters, with a speed of 15 knots achieved by Uljanik’s MAN […]

  • Japan: MHI Completes Modernization of Shimonoseki Shipyard

    6 July 2011

      Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the modernization of the shipbuilding facility at the Enoura Plant of the company’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. To mark the completion of the last in a series of modernization initiatives at the shipyard, the installation of a 300-ton suspension capacity jib crane*, […]

  • Metal Shark to Start New Shipyard

    26 January 2014

    Metal Shark Aluminum Boats is expanding its operations and has acquired a large waterfront parcel to accommodate the production of larger vessels. The builder has signaled its entry into the shipbuilding sector with the purchase of a 25-acre waterfront tract located in South Louisiana’s St. Mary Parish. Plans for the new facility call for over […]

  • The Netherlands: Damen Shipyards to Build Revolutionary Lifeboat

    11 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Working with a group of some of the best Dutch marine experts – TU Delft, TNO, Marin, Damen Shipyards and De Vries Lentsch Naval Architects – the KNRM has created the concept of an advanced ‘on-scene coordination search and rescue vessel’. Principal innovations in hull design, ergonomics, communications and navigation systems, along with many other […]

  • China: Chengxi Shipyard (Xinrong) Officially Inaugurated

    2 August 2012

    Chengxi Shipyard (Xinrong) Co., Ltd was officially inaugurated at 09:58 July 18th, 2012. Mr. Wang Yongliang, President, Mr. Ji Jun, Vice President of Chengxi Shipyard, Mr. Liao Yu, the Board Members, Mr. Weng Weizheng, Supervisory Board Chairman, Mr. Xu Shenquan, General Manager, Mr. Gu Youlin, Mr. Chen Canlang & Mr. Tang Jihua, Deputy General Manager […]

  • Dredging Program at Northlake Shipyard Underway (USA)

    3 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The dredging operations are being conducted at the Northlake Shipyard in Lake Union, and will be completed on or about 20 January, according to navcen.uscg.gov. Crane barges will be operating 24 hours per days IVO 47-38-45.0N, 122-20-28.0W. Turbidity curtains will be placed around the construction site along with water quality monitoring buoys on the outer side […]