Top Stories of the Week (Nov 18 – Nov 23, 2013)

November 24, 2013

New Wind Farm Service Vessel from Damen

Damen Shipyards has unveiled a completely new Wind Farm Service Vessel (WSV) to support and accommodate turbine maintenance crews at sea and allow them to ‘Walk-to-Work’.

Daewoo Mangalia Seals Deal for Three Capesizes

Scorpio Bulkers Inc. has reached an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) to build three Capesize dry bulk vessels.

GMS Builds Four New Jackups

Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has announced a strategic new-build programme that includes a further E-Class vessel – similar to GMS Endeavour, the company’s jackup barge currently occupied in wind farm operations in European waters …

The First Voyage of America’s 21st Century Aircraft Carrier

Yesterday, America’s 21st century aircraft carrier took her first voyage. Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division launched Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) into the James River for the first time on Sunday.

Ferus Smit Wins Six ECOBOX Vessels

Ferus Smit has won an order to build six vessels of its brand-new ECOBOX design for Symphony Shipping.