Ships & Yards 13-18 – Page 51
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NewsFar and away: the new polar cruisers
There are not one but two vessels racing to be the first true ‘polar’ cruise ship, Crystal’s Endeavor and Scenic’s Eclipse, both presently under build and looking for a 2018 launch.
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NewsPhilly yard delivers LNG-ready US tankers
Prudent engineering evident in Crowley Maritime Corp’s new MT50-class vessels is intended to future-proof investment in ‘Jones Act’ tanker trades, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSlim Hybrid in service six years after order
Almost six years after being ordered, the first of two €140 million hybrid passenger ferries for German-Danish operator Scandlines has finally gone into Baltic service, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsCrane upgrade for Sea Installer
Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) has announced that it is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel Sea Installer.
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NewsLong-awaited delivery to boost German cruise market
An array of innovative energy-saving and enviro features is combined with a major advance in capacity and amenities in AIDA Cruises’ new ship, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsOregon university issues research ship construction tender
Oregon State University has issued a request for information (RFI) to shipyards that may be interested in the vessel construction phase of a new regional class research vessel.
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NewsNavantia Cadiz services cruise ship quartet
Navantia has announced that four cruise ships are currently being serviced and repaired at its shipyard in Cadiz.
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NewsGenting deal creates German yard giant
The completion, just announced by Genting Hong Kong, of its €230.6 million purchase of Nordic Yards is the final step in one of Germany’s biggest and most significant shipbuilding shake-ups of recent years, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsFocused solution for Bibby
With the the flatlining oil and gas market in the background Bibby Marine Services, like a number of others, has been eyeing the potential offered by offshore wind: however Bibby is clear the answer is crossover – not leftover – technology, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsAlewijnse wins Belgian refit contract
Netherlands-based system integrator, Alewijnse Marine Systems, has won a significant contract to refit the key electrical systems on board RV Belgica, an oceanographic research vessel owned by the Belgian state.
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NewsFallpipe vessel repair
The Fallpipe vessel ‘Flintstone’ has departed from Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam following a six-week programme of maintenance and repair, along with the completion of its first special survey.
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High-spec deepwater derrick lay vessel
Keppel Singmarine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), will soon deliver a high-specification deepwater derrick lay vessel to Hydro Marine Services, a subsidiary of McDermott International (McDermott).
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NewsOceana yard’s first newbuild delivered
The new Oceana shipyard in Itajai, Brazil has successfully delivered its very first newbuild, a platform supply vessel of the PX105 design from Ulstein Group.
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NewsThe next ULCSs will be Suezmax
The dimensions of next-generation ultra-large container ships (ULCS) will be seriously affected by size limits imposed by the Suez Canal, according to a study carried out by class society DNV GL.
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NewsK Line gives first form to ‘Drive Green’ project
The latest entrant to the Japanese-controlled vehicle carrier fleet hosts a considerable and innovative combination of energy-saving technologies and measures, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsSingle-fuel LNG engines for new catamarans
Triyards subsidiary Strategic Marine has been awarded a €44 million contract to build two aluminium catamaran ro-pax ferries powered by single-fuel LNG engines, for Dutch owner Royal Doeksen.
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NewsFour German yards to share Genting work
Upcoming newbuilding within Germany’s new Genting shipyard group, as well as final fitting-out, will be evenly spread between Nordic Yards’ Baltic facilities and Bremerhaven, writes Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsFirst methanol-fuelled carriers set to sail
A trio of methanol carriers to be chartered by Waterfront Shipping Co will become the first ocean-going vessels to run on methanol fuel when they are delivered in late April.
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NewsTorghatten Trafikkselskap enlists ABB for hybrid
A new car ferry for Norwegian owner Torghatten Trafikkselskap will be built as a hybrid vessel using ABB technology, with the possibility of conversion to a fully electric vessel at a later date.
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NewsHatch cover maintenance planning cuts drydocking costs
Cargo access specialist Cargo Care Solutions has emphasised the benefits of greater planning in maintenance of hatch covers during drydocking to reduce costs and meet growing logistical challenges.
