China Rongsheng Heavy Industries, a large heavy industries group in China, has delivered its first 380,000 DWT Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) to Vale S.A.. The 380,000 DWT VLOC is a high-tech vessel self-developed by the Group. It is not only the world’s largest dry bulk carrier with the largest carg
On Nov. 22, 2011, China Shipping Industry (Jiangsu) Co. Ltd. successfully named and delivered the fourth 57.000 DWT bulk carrier to China shipping development Co., Ltd. at No. 3 outfitting quay in Sanjiangying Shipbuilding base. It is the seventeenth ship delivered by Jiangsu Company this year. Lead
Recently, the launching of the first two 79,600 bulk carriers J0033 and J0034 built by Jinhai’s Zhongji Shipyard was held in Dock 6. With its shortest production cycle and most efficient construction, the production quality and construction efficiency have gained recognition from ship owners and cla
A consortium led by Sekunjalo Investments has been awarded a five-year contract worth an estimated R1bn by the department of agriculture, forestry and fsheries. The deal is expected to accelerate broad-based participation in Cape Town’s maritime industry. Under the deal the consortium, which include
Solemn launching ceremony of Project 22460 patrol ship Brilliant will take place on Nov 25 at JSC Almaz Marine Plant. At present, the ship is being prepared for leaving covered slipway and placing in the yard’s floating dock PD-455, told the shipyard’s press service to Central Navy Portal. Lead ship
COSCO Dalian Shipyard, has delivered bulk carrier ‘Common Venture’ to its European buyer. The delivery documents were signed between COSCO Dalian and the buyer on November 22. The 57000DWT bulk carrier measures 189.99 metres in length overall, 32.26 metres in breadth and 18 metres in depth. In Da Li
Recently, luxury cruise liner “MS Oriana” of P&O CRUISES was floated into Dock 11 of Blohm + Voss Repair. Four weeks are required to complete the overhaul and renovation work. On December 17, 2011, the „MS Oriana“ is scheduled to leave Hamburg. The extensive renovation covers various areas. Among ot
Scottish boatbuilder, Buckie Shipyard on the Moray Firth have entered an agreement with Veecraft Marine of Capetown SA to be the UK builder of the Teknicraft design of Wind Farm Service Vessels. The design is a foil assisted catamaran using the proven hull form by Nic de Waal of the New Zealand firm
Olympic Shipping, Norway based owner and operator of offshore vessels, announced that the naming ceremony for new multipurpose field support vessel Olympic Electra took place at Myklebust Yard November 18th and it was performed by Godmother Merete Kvalsund Olympic Electra is equipped with diesel ele
On 16th November 2011, the Al Jadaf Dockyard, Dubai witnessed a colorful launching ceremony of the newly built second Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD 500) which is constructed by APT Global Shipyard on behalf of VostaLMG. The Management of APT Global and Representatives of VostaLMG congratulated all the
Drydocks World, the well-established international player in a range of maritime services, delivered Self Elevating Platform, L210 to Curacao based Self Elevating Platforms N.V., a leading supplier of Self Elevating Platforms for both the energy markets including gas, oil, and windmills as well as t
HVS’ fabrication shop continued celebrating 3 consecutive Steel Cutting Ceremonies for the 56, 000 DWT Bulk Carriers having Hull Nos. S050, S051 and S052, in the series of the eight contracted with Geden Lines, Turkey At present, HVS is producing, installing blocks and preparing keel laying for Augu
Following the successful construction and excellent performance of the supervision site team of Graig China Limited (GCL) China Yangfan shipyard, announces that SITC has extended their Supervision Agreements from four (one 76,000 dwt bulk carrier and three 1,100teu containerships) to a total of ten
Clipper has taken delivery of the newbuilding Clipper Newhaven. The vessel is the third in a series of four 17,000 dwt multi-purpose vessels ordered from Tongfang Shipyard in China. The delivery of the vessel is in line with Clipper Projects’ strategic goal to renew the fleet. On the maiden voyage t
