Ships & Yards 13-18 – Page 55
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NewsNamibia hits Panamax milestone
A 195m general bulk vessel has become the first Panamax-size vessel to visit Elgin Brown and Hamer''s (EBH) new floating dock in Walvis Bay, Namibia - marking a major milestone for the company.
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NewsVersatile tankers for Atlantic ethane traffic
A new chapter has opened in liquefied gas transportation with the entry into service of Danish owner Evergas’ first Dragon design vessels: the largest, most flexible and state-of-the-art multi-gas carriers to date. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsVard to build Topaz subsea vessels
Vard Holdings Limited has secured new contracts for the design and construction of two Offshore Subsea Construction Vessels (OSCVs) for the Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine.
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NewsSpray repair simplifies engine remanufacturing
A new engine repair process being used by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU allows for long-lasting repairs to minor faults within minutes.
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NewsDamen crane ship repair job
A Zhenhua Heavy Industries crane ship has left Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque after ten days of maintenance and repairs.
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NewsAker and Deltamarin design Arctic tanker
Aker Arctic Technology Inc and Deltamarin Ltd have joined forces to design a modern Aframax tanker concept for arctic use.
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NewsRolls-Royce urges caution on vessel specification
Ship designer and equipment manufacturer Rolls-Royce Marine has warned that ship operators may be losing value across their offshore fleets as a result of over-specification.
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NewsAdvanced cable layer for ABB
An advanced cable layer under order for ABB High Voltage Cables offers sister company ABB Marine another opportunity to apply its onboard DC grid solution as part of a package comprising diesel-electric propulsion, energy storage and a host of automation and monitoring solutions.
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NewsV&A completes Stena Line hydraulics work
UK-based V&A Hydraulics has completed a contract to support cargo loading functions and the release of a fast-rescue boat for ferry operator, Stena Line.
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NewsFincantieri cruise build
The keel laying ceremony of ''Seabourn Encore'', the first of two ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri will build for Seabourn, brand of Carnival Corporation, has been held at the Marghera shipyard.
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NewsNext generation LNG carriers
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received two orders for Sayaringo STaGE next-generation LNG carriers for delivery to two joint ventures established by Chubu Electric Power, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line).
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NewsNorth America LNG first for Québec ferry
Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) has backed innovative ferry technology with its latest fleet addition tailored to the tough demands of year-round St Lawrence River service, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsImbari unveils 'eco-mega' containership
Japanese shipyard Imbari Shipbuilding Co has completed the first in a new series of advanced containership designs that are aimed at giving improved efficiency for this class of vessel, writes Dag Pike.
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Knud E Hansen unveils green cruise concept
Naval architecture consultancy Knud E Hansen has designed an expedition cruise vessel that it claims is a showcase for green technologies and new passenger features.
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LaNaval to build Baleària eco-ferries
Spanish shipyard LaNaval has reached an agreement to build two LNG-powered ferries – said to be the biggest ferries ever built in Spain and the first in the country to run on gas - for shipping company Baleària.
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Remontowa employs drones for internal inspection
Remontowa has used an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to inspect work carried out on container vessel ‘CPO Japan’ – the first drone use in a Polish shipyard and an early test of suitability for internal repairs.
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NewsVard and Rolls-Royce win trawler order
A Canadian owner has ordered a stern trawler to be built by Vard Group to an advanced Rolls-Royce design and equpment package.
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NewsSecond Tote LNG containership launched
General Dynamics NASSCO has launched the second ship in a series of the world’s first natural gas powered containerships built for transportation and logistics company, TOTE.
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NewsLNG conversions raise legal issues
Bethan Bradley and Chris Moxon of leading maritime law firm Clyde & Co examine the complexities of contracting for ship conversions, with a focus on the growing field of conversions for LNG marine fuel.
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Time for a new approach to drydocking?
Wilhelmsen Ships Service believes a new approach to drydocking – giving ship owners and managers the opportunity to work with an agent they know and trust – will make the process more transparent, efficient and cost effective. Paul Rogers, commercial director North East Asia at Wilhelmsen Ships Service, explains the ...
