Shipbuilding
New IACS Chairman Pinpoints Top Priorities
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has set out goal-based standards, cyber system safety, and quality to be the areas he will focus on as incoming chairman of The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The IACS strategic plan has been designed to address
New IACS Chairman Pinpoints Top Priorities
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has set out goal-based standards, cyber system safety, and quality to be the areas he will focus on as incoming chairman of The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The IACS strategic plan has been designed to address
Drewry: Rigid Mega Boxships Causing Trickle-Down Effect
As the “arms race” for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) of 18,000 TEUs and above heats up, carriers must not overlook the value of having a smaller, but more flexible fleet in slowing market, according to the U.K.-based shipping consultant Drewry. There is no going back from this point Drewry s
Drewry: Rigid Mega Boxships Causing Trickle-Down Effect
As the “arms race” for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) of 18,000 TEUs and above heats up, carriers must not overlook the value of having a smaller, but more flexible fleet in slowing market, according to the U.K.-based shipping consultant Drewry. There is no going back from this point Drewry s
Maran Tankers Linked to VLCC Order at DSME
Maran Tankers, the Oil Tanker Shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group Limited, has been linked to a repeat order at Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for two Very Large Crude Carriers. The 310,000 DWT VLCCs are each priced at USD 94 million and are expect
Maran Tankers Linked to VLCC Order at DSME
Maran Tankers, the Oil Tanker Shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group Limited, has been linked to a repeat order at Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for two Very Large Crude Carriers. The 310,000 DWT VLCCs are each priced at USD 94 million and are expect
Rolls-Royce: First Unmanned Ferry Could Be Just Five Years Away
The first remote-controlled ferry demonstrator could hit the water within four to five years thanks to a new wave of research into operational efficiency based on ship intelligence solutions, according to Oskar Levander, Vice President for innovation, engineering & technology at Rolls-Royce Marine i
Rolls-Royce: First Unmanned Ferry Could Be Just Five Years Away
The first remote-controlled ferry demonstrator could hit the water within four to five years thanks to a new wave of research into operational efficiency based on ship intelligence solutions, according to Oskar Levander, Vice President for innovation, engineering & technology at Rolls-Royce Marine i
Readers’ Picks of the Week (Sep 7th – 11th)
211 Kilos of Cocaine Found on board Teekay-Owned LNG Carrier About 211 kilos of cocaine was found on board the gas carrier Hispania Spirit by Peruvian authorities during an inspection on September 8th while the ship was anchored in… Read More LR: Commercial Ships of 2030 Will Be Smart, Green and Con
Readers’ Picks of the Week (Sep 7th – 11th)
211 Kilos of Cocaine Found on board Teekay-Owned LNG Carrier About 211 kilos of cocaine was found on board the gas carrier Hispania Spirit by Peruvian authorities during an inspection on September 8th while the ship was anchored in… Read More LR: Commercial Ships of 2030 Will Be Smart, Green and Con
Algoma Returns to Uljanik for Three Dry Bulkers
Canada’s dry and liquid bulk carrier owner and operator Algoma Central Corporation has signed conditional contracts with Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Group to build three 740 foot Seaway Max self-unloading bulk freighters to join the company’s Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Waterway dry-bulk fleet. Thes
Algoma Returns to Uljanik for Three Dry Bulkers
Canada’s dry and liquid bulk carrier owner and operator Algoma Central Corporation has signed conditional contracts with Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Group to build three 740 foot Seaway Max self-unloading bulk freighters to join the company’s Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Waterway dry-bulk fleet. Thes
Deltamarin Unveils Compact Ferry Design
Finnish ship designer Deltamarin launched its new ferry design named DeltaLinx during the BaltExpo 2015 exhibition held in Gdańsk, Poland, from September 7 to September 9. DeltaLinx is a compact ferry designed for short coastal routes, and its length of approximately 80 meters allows easy operations
Deltamarin Unveils Compact Ferry Design
Finnish ship designer Deltamarin launched its new ferry design named DeltaLinx during the BaltExpo 2015 exhibition held in Gdańsk, Poland, from September 7 to September 9. DeltaLinx is a compact ferry designed for short coastal routes, and its length of approximately 80 meters allows easy operations