Key Shetland operation Hjaltland Seafarms have taken delivery of two new purpose-built workboats, the Crusader and Curlen. The workboats, … (FishNewsEU) [mappress] Source: FishNewsEU, October 13, 2011;
On Oct. 12, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd launched a delivery ceremony for a 206-kiloton Capesize bulk carrier, which was … (PeopleDaily) [mappress] Source: PeopleDaily, October 13, 2011;
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its maritime expertise, advanced technology and innovative shipyards. Europort 2011 (8 till 11 November) is the place where this expertise, technology and innovation comes together. Innovative developments in ‘Advanced Technology’ in the various Dutch maritime
STX Finland Oy has signed a contract for the construction of two large offshore modules for the North Sea. The modules will be delivered from STX Finland´s Turku Shipyard at the end of year 2012. The project will bring some 250 man-years of labour to Turku Shipyard. The construction of these two lar
South Korea’s STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on ‘Joint development for… (komec) [mappress] Source: komec, October 13, 2011.
Decision whether to build an aircraft carrier for Russian Navy will be made in six years, reports Interfax referring to Roman Trotsenko, president of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). “Layout of new Russian aircraft carrier is being currently formed. Decision on its construction will be mad
Signet Maritime Corp. and Trinity Offshore LLC christened two tug boats Tuesday at Trinity Shipyard on Seaway Road in Gulfport. The Rastar… (SunHerald) [mappress] Source: SunHerald, October 13, 2011;
JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has placed an order for two platform supply vessels at St. Petersburg-based Baltic Shipyard. The… (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, October 13, 2011;
Aker Solutions has been awarded contracts for the supply of Pusnes offshore loading systems for ten shuttle tankers that will operate in Brazil and Norway. The total contract value for Aker Solutions is approximately NOK 150 million. Several major South Korean shipyards have awarded Aker Solutions c
Okskaya Shipyard plans to launch on October 14 the 5,540DWT Kapitan Yurov, the eighth vessel of a series of 10 Volgamax dry cargo carriers… (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, October 12, 2011;
Hanjin Shipping of South Korea has nailed down $80.5m of shipbuilding financing for its new ordered bulkers… (Seatrade-Asia) [mappress] Source: Seatrade-Asia, October 12, 2011;
Ocean carriers and charter shipowners have placed orders worth $57 billion for new container vessels over the next four years, with about… (JOC) [mappress] Source: JOC, October 12, 2011;
Dutch company Wouter Witzel EuroValve received an order for butterfly valves for the ‘Pieter Schelte’ project, described as the ‘world’s largest ship’. The six type EVUS DN2200 valves will be supplied with two actuator flanges. Each valve will be operated by two hydraulic actuators. The valves are s
At Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, OH, the laying of the keel marks the start of construction on a 60-foot work boat for the Port of Milwaukee. The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin awarded the contract in June 2011. The vessel is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Designed by Jensen Mari
