Scandlines has today decided to cancel the contracts with the German shipyard P+S Werften GmbH concerning the construction and delivery of the two new vessels ordered in 2010. Despite Scandlines’ strong commitment it has not been possible to find a solution to the severe technical problems that have
Navantia, Reganosa and Gas Natural Comercializadora have signed a framework agreement to offer a comprehensive service that completes the repair cycle of gas carrier ships to bring them into operation, guaranteeing an even more attractive and competitive product for the operators of the ships, as we
Paramarine software, developed by QinetiQ GRC, has been selected by Rolls-Royce who is broadening its ship design capabilities. Paramarine will be Rolls-Royce’s marine design software tool of choice in support of their newly formed team dedicated to the development of naval ship designs. Rolls-Royce
Nevsky Shipyard has delivered self-propelled dry-cargo vessel of project RSD49 named NEVA-LEADER 1 (deadweight 7150 tons) to North-Western Shipping Company, JSC. Marine Engineering Bureau-Design-SPb, JSC. is responsible for the design of the vessel. Vessels of the series can be operated for transpor
Ships and offshore units are specialist structures with high requirements for efficiency and availability throughout their entire life cycle. Many of the processes, from draft via production all the way to operation, can be supported by 3D models and computer graphics. How can the actual dimensions
On Thursday 15 November, the delivery of the 5,500m³ trailing suction hopper dredger, DCI DREDGE XIX, took place at Waalhaven in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The dredger was received by the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) Manager Mr YSR Murthy three weeks ahead of the contractual delivery date. I
On 23 November, European Joint Armament Cooperation Organisation OCCAR formally signed acceptance documents on behalf of French defence procurement agency DGA following the delivery of FREMM frigate Aquitaine in compliance with all contractual requirements. Aquitaine is the first FREMM multimission
A new container ship design featuring LNG-fuelled propulsion, optimised hull and efficient cargo handling demonstrates that vessels can be both environment-friendly and economic to operate. “The earlier we are consulted during the design of a container ship, the greater the benefits for all concerne
Load Line Marine S.A., the company launched three years ago by former Elmira Shipping & Trading technical director George Souravlas, may expand its fleet with new additions of eco-friendly bulkers, the maritime portal Shipping Herald reports. Reportedly, the company, prompted by growing demand for e
When it comes to purchase of secondhand vessels it seems that Greek shipowners are taking the lead based on the developments over the past seven days. Namely, last week the shipping industry recorded purchase of 4 bulk carriers at a value of about $68.3mil and 2 tankers worth about $41.5mil, Golden
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a teaming agreement with Italian company Lauro Shipping to design innovative new gas powered ferries based on the award winning Environship concept. This important agreement marks the first time that a customer will utilise the Environship co
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding announced on November 20th, 2012 that it has made effective a turn-key construction contract of one BT-UDS dynamic-positioned Ultra Deep Water (UDW) drillship plus options for four additional units from Sigma Drilling Ltd. a company established by Skeie Technology AS in N
On Friday 23 November 2012, STX Finland Oy’s Rauma Shipyard celebrated the naming of the double-ended ferry built for and delivered to Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy (Finferries). The godmother of the next generation road ferry, professor Elina Pirjatanniemi, gave the ship name “Stella” with the invited g
In response to the growing European market for wind energy, Chevalier Floatels has initiated the development of a new design concept for staff accommodation and transport to offshore wind farms installations. Chevalier Floatels’ ethos is that their vessels are more than just ‘floating accommodations
