South Korea launched its first meteorological observation ship on Monday, a vessel that is expected to improve precision in the country’s we… (Yonhapnews) [mappress] Source: Yonhapnews, May 31, 2011.
Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder, today won a USD 600 million order to build two 155,000 m3 LNG carriers, including an option for another same class vessel, from Greece-based Dynagas Ltd. These membrane-type LNG carriers are due for delivery in the second half of 2013. They
Pipavav Shipyard has won a Rs 2500 crore order from the Indian navy to manufacture gun boats. The order was cleared by the Cabinet committee of security. Nikhil Gandhi, the CMD of Pipavav Shipyard confirmed the news to ET NOW. ‘ I havn’t received any formal communication yet, but yes we have won the
General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $744,129,956 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-2229) for the procurement of the detail design and construction of two mobile landing platform ships. Work will be performed in San Diego,
The result of an 18 month joint development project between Kongsberg Maritime and Becker Marine Systems has come to fruition, with the launch of KBIMS; a sophisticated new support tool designed to enable more efficient use of propellers and rudders during Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations. A firs
The new Volvo Penta D13 MG marine genset offers more power and high load acceptance, with emission levels in compliance with EPA Tier 3 and low fuel consumption. The secret is the advanced technology Volvo Penta uses throughout the engine. As with all Volvo Penta marine gensets, the D13 MG is delive
Sevan Drilling ASA announces that its subsidiaries have entered into contracts with Cosco Shipyard for the construction of two new build ultra deepwater (“UDW”) drilling rigs, Sevan UDW3 and Sevan UDW4, for delivery in Q4 2013 and Q2 2014 respectively. The total all-in turnkey price under the constr
This week, Petrobras signed with Hidrovia South American Logistics S.A., in a ceremony held at the Company’s main office, in Rio de Janeiro, the six remaining contracts for the EBN2 Program (Brazilian Shipping Companies). The hiring is for the chartering of six Panamax-class vessels, of 63,500 dwt e
FLEX LNG announced that field specific FEED for the FLNG project with InterOil Corporation, Pacific LNG, Liquid Niugini Gas Ltd and Samsung Heavy Industries has started. Samsung Heavy Industries will carry out the FEED work for the hull portion of the FLNG vessel, whilst a WorleyParsons lead JV toge
Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd (Shell) has given notice today to a Technip Samsung Consortium (TSC) to proceed with the construction of the first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in the world. TSC will provide engineering, procurement, construction and installation for the FLNG
Companies in this industry build ships and construct floating structures. Products include commercial ships such as passenger vessels, ferry boats, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, warships and fishing boats. Industry players also build hovercrafts, drill platforms and floating structures. The industry d
Together with FKAB, TGE Marine, Cargotec and MAN Diesel & Turbo, DNV has participated in a joint industry project to develop Ecore, a Very Large Ore Carrier concept designed to lower fuel costs and improve loading efficiency. Based on existing technology, the Ecore concept represents a step change i
Through its subsidiary TTS Energy AS, TTS Group ASA’s Energy division has signed a contract worth approximately NOK 39 million(USD 7.1 million) The contract is with Ulstein Verft AS in Norway and concerns delivery of a crane. The delivery will take place in August 2012. TTS Energy delivers high perf
IHC Offshore & Marine announces that it will hold naming and launch ceremony of the trailing suction hopper dredger, the BREUGHEL, on Saturday 11 June 2011. The ship is being built for the DEME Group at the IHC Offshore & Marine yard, Schaardijk 24, 2921 LG, Krimpen a/d IJssel, The Netherlands. IHC
