VT Halter Marine, a subsidiary of VT Systems, today launched the ocean-going 112 foot Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) tug, Denise A. Bouchard. Measuring 112 feet by 35 feet by 17 feet, the 4,000hp tug is classed by ABS as A1 Towing Vessel, Dual Mode, and is equipped with an Intercon Coupler System. Cons
Jaya Holdings Limited, has delivered its second new build ice class anchor handling tug supply vessel to Canadian buyers, Atlantic Towing Limited. The 16,000 BHP vessel was delivered on 7 February 2014 in Singapore and was christened the “Atlantic Merlin” at a naming ceremony held earlier today. She
Systems integrator Alewijnse Marine Systems will be attending the Asia Pacific Maritime 2014 show in Singapore, where it will announce the next phase in its strategy to supply its electro technical services to shipyards and operators in South-East Asia. Alewijnse is a full-service supplier of electr
Malaysia-based oil and gas offshore oilfield services provider, Bumi Armada Berhad, launched its Floating Production, Supply and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, the Armada Claire on 8 February 2014. The Armada Claire is owned and operated by Bumi Armada. The vessel will operate in block WA-49-L of the Bal
Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”) has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Platform Supply Vessel (“PSV”) for Carlotta Offshore Ltd. The vessel is a multifunctional PSV of VARD 1 08 design with a total length of 81 meters, beam of 18 meters and a cargo deck area of 830 m2. The
From countries across the globe, including Australia, Canada, the US and Europe, over 500 exhibitors will be at Seawork International, the commercial marine exhibition and conference, opening on Tuesday 10 June for its annual three-day run in the ABP Port of Southampton, UK. Over 7,000 visitors are
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, yesterday revealed that the Government of Canada has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek industry feedback on the next generation of Coast Guard l
After an intensive search of over two years, the insolvency administrator, Berthold Brinkmann, has found a strategic investor for the renowned Sietas Shipyard in Hamburg: Pella Shipyard from Otradnoye near St. Petersburg (Russia) is taking over the company as of 10 March 2014. The purchase agreement
Star Cruises, the leading cruise company in Asia, has placed another contract with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft for a new cruise ship. This vessel will increase Star Cruises’ fleet to eight ships. The order is still conditional on financing. The 150,000-GT newbuilding with building number S. 712 i
AHTS vessel Far Sigma has been delivered today from Vard Langsten to Farstad Supply AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Farstad Shipping ASA. The vessel will trade the spot market in the North Sea. The long term finance of the vessel is arranged by Eksportkreditt Norge AS in cooperation with GIEK and N
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivered an Offshore Supply Vessel HOS RIVERBEND (Hull 204) to Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC on Monday February 3rd 2014. The HOS RIVERBEND is Eastern’s fourth and final vessel designated as the HOSMAX 300 series. Each vessel is Diesel-Electric powered, twin Z-dri
System integrator Alewijnse Marine Systems has, in addition to having been awarded a contract for the complete electrical installation package for one Indonesian naval frigate, won the contract for the second identical vessel. Overall the contracts cover the provision of compIete electrical installa
ULJANIK Shipyard launched a newbuild Ro-Ro passenger vessel for the Croatian national shipping company Jadrolinija on January 25th 2014. This is the first of a series of four identical Ro-Ro passenger vessels designed for two-way direct sailing for the transportation of 600 passengers in summer mont
Leading Italian tug operator Rimorchiatori Riuniti has ordered a powerful Damen ASD Tug 2411. Reflecting the industry’s move to larger vessels, the new Damen tug, which has a 70-tonne bollard pull will replace a smaller 1990-built, 40-tonne unit. The new vessel will be deployed in Genoa and is expec
