China’s Qingshan Shipyard launched the forth and latest vessel in a series of bulk cargo carriers for the transport group FESCO, the Russian… (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, October 10, 2011
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Engineering said on Monday that it aimed to seal a $1.1 billion agreement with the Indonesian government by November… By Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 10, 2011;
The dry dock of Oman Dry Dock Company in Al Duqm on Saturday received the first LNG carrier, Muscat LNG, owned by Oman Shipping Company… (CmanTribune) [mappress] Source: OmanTribune, October 10, 2011
Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group secured an order for 4+2 Crown 63 (63,500 DWT) Supramax bulk carriers from a foreign ship owner on October 8. The Crown 63 is a new generation bulk carrier which is self designed by Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group. This ship became the focus of attention from around the
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus joined Ackerman, Miss., Mayor Dick Cain to announce today that the name of the Department of the Navy’s next Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) will be United States Naval Ship (USNS) Choctaw County, during a brief ceremony today at Ackerman High School, Ackerman, Miss.
Eversafe marine engineering company successfully launched a 5000 CBM LPG Carrier with 26 pieces ship launching airbags for Sinopacific Shipbuilding Company. The Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group is a fast-paced, joint venture in China’s shipbuilding industry. They contracted with Jaccar Holdings for si
Cementing its leadership position in the US Gulf lightering sector, international petroleum tanker owner-operator AET has accepted delivery of the world’s first purpose-built lightering support vessel (LSV). The new craft, designed by Elliott Bay Design Group of Seattle and built by Leevac Industrie
Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract in October 2011 to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion equipment for two advanced offshore supply vessels owned by Harvey Gulf International Marine. These supply vessels will be the first ever U.S. flagged platform supply vessels (PSV) to be powered by
The Perini Navi Group, world leader in designing and constructing large motor and sailing yachts, delivered the 55m motor yacht Galileo G, the second of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group’s Picchiotti division. The delivery took place at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia in
CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping group, is looking at placing $2 billion worth of orders to shipyards in China, where… By Alison Leung (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 7, 2011;
Kyokuyo Shipyard recently organized the naming and delivery ceremonies for S-504, 7,200m3 type liquefied gas carrier. She is the youngest and last of 3 ship series ordered by Japan’s Toda Ship, with her elder sisters having made their debut. “The ceremony for any last-born sister makes us somewhat s
The keel for the construction of the 3rd Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessel for Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte Limited of Singapore, was held at Colombo Dockyard, at the auspicious time of 1052 am on 6th October 2011 in the presence of Owner’s Representatives Mr. Jeewaka Gunadheera (Project
The Panama Canal Authority awarded Astilleros Armon S.A., a ship building and repairing company based in Spain, a $158.3 million contract to acquire 14 new tugs to increase the current fleet to meet the projected growth of transits on the waterway. The contract was awarded to the company offering th
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured a contract to build an enhanced KFELS Super A Class harsh environment jackup rig from Ensco plc for US$245 million. The rig is scheduled for delivery in 3Q 2014. This contract arose from the exercise of an option which was part of Ensco’s order of two KF
