Top Stories of the Week (Feb 3– Feb 8, 2014)

February 9, 2014

Hyundai Heavy Secures $2b Boxship Gig

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has placed an order for six additional 14,000 TEU vessels bringing the total number of newbuildings to 16.

IHC Merwede Lands New Contracts Worth $473m

IHC Merwede has won new orders worth approx $473 million for a wide range of dredging and offshore vessels and equipment.

YZJ Offshore Semi-Submersibles Deal Confirmed

Amedeo Resources plc confirms that Jiangsu Yangzijiang Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. (YZJ Offshore) has been contracted to build two semi-submersible drilling platforms for Primepoint Drilling.

Floating University to Dock at Lloyd Werft, Germany

The former cruise liner “Explorer” – now a very special floating university with lecture theatre, students’ hostel and refectory as well as other amenities – is to dock at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven from May 4th to May 16th.

BAE Systems Presents Vision For Future Ship Building Facilities

BAE Systems has today unveiled further details of investment proposals for its manufacturing facilities in Glasgow, which will play a key role in helping to ensure the long-term future of its ship building business.