On October 1, 2012, Austal USA successfully completed the launch process of the second Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV), the recently christened USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2). This 103-metre high-speed catamaran represents the US Department of Defense’s next generation multi-use platform. It is part of
Helix Energy Solutions Group’s newbuild charter ROV support vessel, Grand Canyon, recently completed sea trials and is ready to begin operations in the North Sea. During the sea trials the vessel’s propulsion system, dynamic positioning system and all her cranes were tested. The vessel recently comp
DNV has developed a new class notation for seismic vessels in consultation with key industry players such as WesternGeco, PGS and Fugro-Geoteam. The need to have enhanced redundancy and proper deck arrangements to ensure continuous operation without loss of speed is the backbone of these new technic
The Board of Directors of COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited announces that its subsidiary COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard Co., Ltd has delivered a bulk carrier of 57000DWT, “ER MADEN”, to its Asian buyer. The delivery documents were signed by and between the COSCO shipyards and the respective buyers
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a contract for the design and construction of one Cable Laying Vessel (“CLV”) for an international client. The vessel will be of STX OSV’s own CLV 01 design
On the 27th of September 2012, ULJANIK Shipyard delivered yard 499, named “Balaken”, to the Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASCSS). This is the second of two contracted ships, of 5000 tonnes deadweight, for the transportation of wagons on the Caspian Sea. The
Drydocks World LLC (DDW LLC) & Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) a fully owned subsidiary of the Kuok (Singapore) Limited Group has announced that they have entered into a Shareholders Agreement in respect of the Drydocks World-Southeast Asia Pte. Limited (DDW SEA) Group. Under this agreement which was
On the afternoon of Sept. 21, a delivery ceremony was held for the HUA CHI, a 48K class crude and product tanker built by Guangzhou Shipbuilding International. During the delivery ceremony, respectively on behalf of China Shipping Tankers and Guangzhou Shipbuilding international, Deputy GM Chen Jian
On the 27th of September 2012, ULJANIK Shipyard delivered yard 499, named “Balaken”, to the Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This is the second of two contracted ships, of 5000 tonnes deadweight, for the transportation of wagons on the Caspian Sea. The ship, o
Lowestoft based company East Coast Charters Ltd are due to take delivery of thier new vessel ECC Challenger in the next few weeks. The Challenger is built by East Coast Workcats a subsidiarycompany and this vessel marks the first project to be completed. East Coast Charters General Manager Sam McNam
Brave Tern Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS, which is indirectly owned on a 50/50 basis by Bonheur ASA and Ganger Rolf ASA, has today taken delivery of the newbuild “Brave Tern” from the Lamprell Shipyard in Dubai. The “Brave Tern” is a self-elevating vessel for installa
Two new SHALDAG MK II Fast Patrol Craft are on the way to an African customer for delivery to the local Navy. The Fast Patrol Craft were designed and built at Israel Shipyards Ltd. as part of the wide SHALDAG family that is serving Naval and Law Enforcement forces around the world. Operational exper
Rumor has it that China is pushing forward with a plan of revitalizing its struggling shipbuilding industry by injecting a major order of 50 VLCCs. As reported by the Associated Press citing China’s 21st Century Business Herald, a group of state-owned Chinese shipping companies, including China Ship
Princess Cruises has unveiled additional details about the outdoor entertainment features that will be found on the top deck of the new Royal Princess, including the dramatic SeaWalk, the pool areas, an evening light show and a 30 percent larger Movies Under the Stars poolside theater. The top deck
