Ships & Yards 13-18 – Page 32
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NewsFURTHER INVESTMENT BY UK SHORTSEA CARRIER
UK shortsea specialist Scotline Marine Holdings has extended its newbuild programme in the Netherlands, ordering a third 4,800 dwt singledecker from the Royal Bodewes Group, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSMART SHIP RANKING FOR LPG TANKER
Japanese shipbuilding’s sustained high profile in the LPG carrier category is exemplified by the production of a versatile, medium-sized vessel incorporating ‘smart ship’ technology, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsVan Oord orders third Keppel dredger
Dutch marine contractor, Van Oord, has decided to use the option of ordering a third trailing suction hopper dredger at specialist shipbuilder, Keppel FELS.
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NewsCOLOMBO DOCKYARD DELIVERS CABLE LAYING VESSEL
Colombo Dockyard has delivered a modern Cable Laying Vessel to Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd. (KCS). KDDI Cable Infinity successfully reached Yokohama port, Japan on 7 July 2019.
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NewsGE supplies first hybrid CODAG package to Italian OPV
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri launched Paolo Thaon di Revel, the first of a new series of multipurpose offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for the Italian navy, at Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia on 15 June.
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NewsNEW MILESTONE IN PARCEL TANKER DESIGN
Ranking as the world’s largest fully stainless steel chemical tanker, the 49,000 dwt Bow Orion is being readied in China for delivery this month to Bergen-headquartered Odfjell, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsDawn of a new era of expedition cruising
The entry into service of Norwegian cruise and ferry operator Hurtigruten’s new battery hybrid cruise vessel, Roald Amundsen marks a significant evolution in the expedition cruise market.
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NewsNew MSC 23,000 TEU ULCS enters service
MSC Gulsun, the new 22,960 TEU ultra large containership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), began its maiden commercial voyage on 8 July, on a scheduled service between the port of Tianjin and Europe.
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NewsNYK orders first upgraded Newcastlemax type from JMU
Japan Marine United (JMU) has won the first order for a new upgraded bulk carrier type, the J211 BC, from NYK Line. JMU confirmed the first order for its new 211,000 dwt J-series type on 10 July, which builds on its previous Newcastlemax G-series 209 bulk carrier (BC) design.
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NewsMitsubishi Shipbuilding to construct Navios VLCC for Imabari
Imabari Shipyard announced that the latest of a series of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) ordered by Navios Group would be constructed at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding''s Nagasaki Shipyard.
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NewsTSUNEISHI EXTENDS HANDYMAX BULKER RANGE
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding of Japan has won the first order for a new upgraded Handymax type, the TESS42. Tsuneishi confirmed receiving the first order for several examples of its new 42,000 dwt TESS type in late June, extending the TESS (Tsuneishi economical standard ship) portfolio.
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NewsNEW DESIGN WIDENS LNGC BUILD OPTIONS
A novel design of LNG containment system is set to make its operational debut, with the imminent handover in China of the 45,000m3-capacity Saga Dawn, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsVeteran Polarstern docks again - but not for the last time
Germany’s 37-year old polar research icebreaker Polarstern is at Lloyd Werft for its 70th visit since 1982 and although a successor will soon be built, it will continue calling for a while to come, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsCorvus fits ESS for Grimaldi Ro-Pax ferries
Corvus Energy has completed the installation of a 5.5MWh battery energy storage systems (ESS) for each of the two Ro-Pax cruise ferries owned and operated by the Italian Grimaldi Group.
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NewsKHI delivers second 82,000 cbm LPG carrier for Astomos
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) delivered on 28 June a 82,200 m3 capacity LPG carrier, NS Dream, to Astomos Energy, a wholly-owned joint venture between Japanese energy company Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsubishi Corporation.
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NewsOSK designs new RoPax ferries for Onorato
Onorato Armatori has signed a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the order of two plus two RoPax ferries, designed by Danish naval architects, OSK-ShipTech.
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NewsWSC supplies two new ferries to Mexico
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) has completed its second export order for two ferries for Mexican ferry operator, Ultramar.
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NewsNEW SAGA FOR UK CRUISE FLEET
UK operator Saga Cruises has commissioned its first-ever newbuild, with the handover in Germany of the 58,200gt Spirit of Discovery, writes David Tinsley. The company’s core target market is affluent British travellers of the so-called Baby Boomer generation, although the highly individual design and itineraries are intended to foster wider ...
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NewsOceanwide commissions second polar cruiser
Following the success of its new Polar Class 6 ship, Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions has ordered a sister ship by the same shipyard, Brodosplit in Croatia.
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NewsContainerships takes delivery of second LNG-fuelled feeder
Containerships, the Hamburg-based subsidiary of leading logistics company CMA CGM, has taken delivery of a second LNG-fuelled containership, the 1,380 TEU Containerships Polar.
