MS Queen Elizabeth 2 Known popularly as (QE2) will be moved today to Drydocks World Dubai for undertaking classification checks prior to her renovation as a luxury floating hotel. Before her retirement to Dubai on 11th November 2008, the QE2 took regular cruises around the world as well as operating
Greatship Global Energy Services Pte. Ltd., a Singapore incorporated subsidiary of Greatship (India) Limited (GIL), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has taken delivery of a mobile offshore self elevating drilling rig, Le Tourneau Super 116(E) – ‘GREATD
History was made at Ras Laffan as HE the Minister for Energy and Industry Dr Mohammed Saleh Al Sada unveiled the name of the 140m steel barge Al Ghatroushah, the first project to be completed by Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) and the first vessel of its kind constructed entirely in Qatar. The
2013 marks the start of a period of rapid growth in the windfarm construction vessel market and it coincides with new operational demands that require careful consideration, particularly in the design of jack-up systems. DNV highlights the need for owners and yards to consider both class and flag st
The delivery ceremony of two vessels for the United Arab Emirates Navy was held yesterday, Jan 8th, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). These were an “Abu Dhabi Class” corvette, launched in February 2011, and the “Ghantut” patrol vessel, launched at the same yard in January 2012. In
Oman Shipping Company (OSC) took delivery of its third Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) ‘VALE SAHAM’ in China on 4th January 2013, which will be used in the transportation of iron ore from Brazil to Sohar, Oman. OSC has one more vessel of its class under construction at Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industri
Italian Shipbuilder Fincantieri Delivers Costa Fascinosa Costa Fascinosa, the new flagship of Costa Cruises, was delivered to the cruise line on Saturday, May 5, by shipbuilder Fincantieri in Venice, Italy. Officially handed over at the Venice Passenger Terminal, Costa Fascinosa — with sister ship C
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) announces that its 80% owned subsidiary company National Chemical Carriers Ltd. Co. decided today Monday, 11/2/1434H, corresponding to 24/12/2012G to cancel a shipbuilding contract for one chemical tanker (NCC Bader) due to the delay in delivery
The Iraqi navy and the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command marked the delivery of two 60-meter Offshore Support Vessels (OSV 1/ OSV 2) to the Iraqi navy in a ceremony at the Umm Qasr naval facility, Dec. 20. RiverHawk Fast Sea Frames is the prime contractor for the OSV procurement, with Gulf Islan
Renaissance subsidiary, Topaz Marine Engineering (Topaz), a UAE-based full service ship building, ship repair and engineering services company, confirms it has been commissioned by the Kuwait Oil Company (“KOC”) to design, build and deliver 10 Fast Steel Crew /Pilot Boats of 22m LOA (“Crew/Pilot Boa
Lamprell, a leading provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore oil & gas and renewables industry, announces the completion of construction of the jackup rig “Muhaiyimat” and its delivery to Abu Dhabi’s National Drilling Company (‘NDC’). Completion and de
Austal announced the award of a Fleet Maintenance Services contract by the Sultanate of Oman’s National Ferries Company (NFC). The award of this contract follows a successful competitive tender. Austal had previously held a three-year Vessel Maintenance Services Agreement which concluded in October
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana provided an update about the timing concerning both the arrival of the FSRU Toscana in Livorno and the consequent start of the commercial activities. In particular, the finalization of the project, in the shipyard of Dubai, will be shortly delayed. This will be reflected on
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Svitzer Middle East for the delivery of two Damen Stan Tugs 1606. The contract was signed during the second day of Seatrade Middle East Maritime exhibition in Dubai. Svitzer is in need for both tugs due to a recent charter contract with Danish stevedo
