Top Stories of the Week (May 13 – May 18, 2013)

May 19, 2013

World’s Largest Boxship Readies for Inauguration

The CMA CGM Group announced the arrival of CMA CGM JULES VERNE, the world’s largest containership, sailing under the French flag.

CMA CGM JULES VERNE began its first rotation …

Nam Cheong Bags Contracts Worth $110 Mln

Nam Cheong Limited (Nam Cheong), a leading global offshore marine player and Malaysia’s largest Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) builder, has sold five vessels …

UK: Second Island of the Navy’s Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier Completed

Workers at BAE’s Scotstoun yard on the north bank of the Clyde have completed the iconic structure, the second island of the Navy’s next-generation aircraft carrier; it’s now being prepared for …

DCNS and PIRIOU Form New Shipbuilder, The KERSHIP

PIRIOU and DCNS have announce the establishment of KERSHIP, a joint company for building ships to civil standards intended for implementation of State action at sea. This project forms …

Delivery of the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Ferry Delayed

Bergen Group Fosen has notified Fjord Line about need of more time for testing of engines and other equipment before MS “Stavangerfjord” can be delivered. Fjord Line AS has therefore decided to postpone the first sailing …