Grundfos-pumps and technology reduce the energy-consumption strikingly on the vessel Durban Bulker, which sails for Lauritzen Bulkers. In the future, several ships can look forward to reducing their energy-consumption. This is part of the learning drawn from a pilot-project between the shipping line
On Monday 22 October 2012, STX Finland Oy’s Rauma Shipyard started the production of next generation offshore patrol vessel to be built for the Finnish Border Guard. The start of production at the Rauma Shipyard was carried out following traditions. Chief of the Finnish Border Guard, Lieutenant Gene
Asia Pacific Shipping Enterprises Pte. Ltd. (APSE), a wholly subsidiary of the Queensland Nickel Group (QN), has signed a ship construction contract for four 64.000 DWT ultramax bulk carriers. The contract has been signed with the Foreign Economic and Technical Cooperation Company of China, Chanjian
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced yesterday, November 5, that the amphibious transport dock Arlington (LPD 24) returned from successful U.S. Navy acceptance sea trials on Friday. The company’s eighth ship in the LPD 17 class returned to Pascagoula following three days of at-sea demonstrations
Norwegian Cruise Line executives and officials from MEYER WERFT took part in the Keel Laying Ceremony of Norwegian Getaway at the shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. During the official ceremony, block number 34, the first of 73 blocks that will comprise the 146,600 gross to
TUI Cruises announced today that the company confirms the order of a second cruise ship from STX Finland. The production of the second ship will start in summer 2013 and it will be delivered from STX Finland’s Turku Shipyard in spring 2015. The sophisticated and highly innovative 99,300 GRT cruise s
US based Chevron Shipping Company has ordered OceanSaver ballast water treatment (BWT) systems for its two Suezmax lightering tankers which are being built at a major Korean shipyard. “Competitive pricing, low operating costs, and a compatible technical system were key contract parameters; total cos
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd’s (Keppel O&M) subsidiaries, Keppel Subic Shipyard, Inc. in the Philippines and Keppel Verolme BV in the Netherlands, have secured contracts totalling S$160 million. Keppel Subic Shipyard has been awarded a contract from Shell Philippines Exploration BV (SPEX) to build a
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the contract to supply the engines for two Greek LNG carriers (LNGCs). The installation of the MAN 51/60DF dual-fuel engines aboard the newbuildings represents an important first such reference for the company in the segment. The configuration for the new order covers 2 ×
Silverstar Marine announced it has recently secured a contract to provide Client Representation Services for the construction of three, 27m Windfarm Support Boats for existing client, Turbine Transfers. Silverstar Marine’s Managing Director, Simon Knight confirmed “the scope of work includes regular
Bodewes Shipyards has successfully launched the new building 762 on the 1st of November at 11:00 hours. NB 762 is the third vessel in the Bodewes Eco Trader 8700 DWAT series. The bow of the vessel has been designed based on the remarkable Groot Cross-Bow. This innovating bow shape with wave piercing
The signing of the shipbuilding contract for two ROPAX Catamarans for Shannah Masirah run was unveiled and announced, few days ago, by National Ferries Company’s Chairman, Mr. Mehdi Al Abduwani. Mr. Mehdi informed the press that the shipbuilding contract was a by-product of an International Tender t
Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has entered into a term sheet agreement with Golar LNG Ltd (Golar LNG), to work together on the conversion of up to three LNG vessels into Floating LNG (FLNG) vessels worth US$600m. This term sheet agreement requires Keppel Shipyard to start with a Front-End Eng
Turku Repair Yard has finished emergency repair of the tanker Kyeema Spirit. The tanker arrived to the shipyard on September 29 for the repair of damage caused during the storm when the vessel ran aground near Aegna Island. After vessel’s arrival, the repair crew carried out all necessary preparatio
