A true hybrid energy system is currently being developed for installation on board the offshore supply vessel Viking Lady. An impressive battery pack for energy storage will soon be installed. When the new system is complete, the operation of the engine will be more smooth and cost effective giving
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the construction works have begun at the Keppel Shipyard. These works include construction of the pier extension which will entail piling, concrete works, cast
Austal has enhanced its positioning for Australian and international defence programs by entering into an agreement with mission system integrator General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. The companies aim to combine Austal’s shipbuilding, systems and support capabilities with General Dynamics
Baltiysky Zavod JSC (Baltic Shipyard) is about to start construction on a new 25 MW icebreaker ordered by Rosmorport. The keel laying is scheduled for the end of the May. The shipbuilding contract, worth around USD 640 million, was signed by the United Shipbuilding Corporation and Federal Agency for
Baker Hughes Incorporated announced that its subsidiary has chartered a new state-of-the-art pressure pumping vessel that will provide offshore stimulation services to Maersk Oil in the North Sea. Upon completion, scheduled for late 2013, the Blue Orca(TM) will become the eighth vessel in the Baker
Damen Dredging Equipment and Astilleros de Murueta are cooperating at present in the new building of two maintenance trailing suction hopper dredgers and one sand mining hopper. Each party contributes its specific knowledge : MURUETA designs and builds the vessels and Damen Dredging designs and buil
Fednav Limited, the largest international maritime bulk carrier in Canada, yesterday marked the first visit of its latest addition to its fleet to Canada. The Port of Trois-Rivières welcomed the Federal Sable, a bulk carrier of 37,200 tons deadweight (DWT). This new addition will reduce the environm
NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank is participating in the financing of an installation vessel for offshore wind energy farms. Commissioned by the international provider of construction-related services HOCHTIEF, the “VIDAR” is a jack-up vessel being built at the Crist shipyard in Poland and scheduled
COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company’s 51% owned COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd has successfully delivered a bulk carrier of 57.000 DWT named “CONTI FLINT” to its European buyer. The delivery documents were signed by and between COSCO Guangdong and the European buyer on Ma
MSC Cruises continues its rapid expansion with the announcement that the company has finalized negotiations with STX France and signed a contract to take over a 140,000 ton cruise ship following the termination of the agreement with the original owner. The new ship is named MSC Preziosa and will bec
Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) launched the 1st of a series three Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels (MPSVs) for Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte Limited of Singapore on 5th March 2012. The ceremonial Launching was done by Owner’s Representative Mr. P.R. Naware (Executive Director) in the pres
On 10 March 2012, after successful sea trials and finishing of outfitting details, SIGMA Class Frigate, Sultan Moulay Ismail, built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in Vlissingen, was transferred to the Royal Moroccan Navy. The ship was delivered, on schedule and meeting all the requiremen
Incat Crowther recently launched Xun Long 5, the first of two vessels to be built by AFAI Southern shipyard for Xunlong Shipping Co. The contract to design these two vessels was won in a tight competitive tender process, and Incat Crowther is proud of the support offered to AFAI Southern to assist t
Dubai Maritime City, the world class centre for maritime activity in the Middle East region, announced today that it has signed a Land Lease (Mustaha) agreement for 25 years with ship repair and building entity, Dubai Shipbuilding. The Agreement was signed by Sheikh Juma bin Thani bin Juma Al Maktou