The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) yesterday welcomed industry stakeholders to the first-ever National Maritime Strategy Symposium, a three-day conference aimed at supporting the growth of the U.S. maritime industry and ensuring the availability of U.S.-flag vess
Construction of the second of two new environmentally friendly cruise ferries that Fjord Line has ordered from Bergen Group Fosen has come so far that the ship could be tested out recently in the Trondheim Fjord. Interior fitting and finishing work on the new MS Bergensfjord has proceeded faster tha
Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) today joined the elite class of shipbuilders with the delivery of the 200th vessel. The 200th vessel is 105m Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) to be christened “INS SUMEDHA”. The vessel is the largest Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy and the largest constructed by
STX France SA has signed a contract with the French owner Brittany Ferries for an LNG ferry. Due for delivery at the end of 2016, this ship sets major milestones in the field of motorisation and energy storage and opens the way to a new generation of environmental friendly ships. The ship bearing th
VT Halter Marine, Inc., a subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc., yesterday laid the keel for Barge “B No. 270”, which is, in part, one of two Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) units being built for Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. (Bouchard). The barge measures 625 feet by 91 feet by 47 feet, h
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. recently launched the Orient Iris bulk carrier for Lepta Shipping Co., Ltd. (Liberia) at its Kobe Works facility. This vessel (Kawasaki hull no. 1711) is the first of a new energy-saving type bulk carriers with a capacity of 55,000 DWT developed by Kawasaki. After it
Leading classification society ClassNK released new Guidelines on the Welding of Duplex Stainless Steels. The guidelines have been developed to help shipyards safely and effectively make use of new duplex steels that are increasingly being used in the construction of cargo tanks for chemical carrier
BMT Nigel Gee (BMT), in partnership with Sigmund Yacht Design, has conceived an audacious design concept to redevelop the Royal Navy’s Invincible Class aircraft carrier, HMS Illustrious which will be withdrawn from naval service this year. The UK Ministry of Defence stated that the ship will be pres
Pipavav Defence has won second shipbuilding tender from the Indian Government. Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company Limited has been declared as the lowest bidder by the Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, for construction of one Training Ship. Value of the orde
The SBM Offshore vessel berthed safely at the Niteroi-Rio based Brasa yard on Sunday 12th January 2014. She had arrived in Brazilian waters in time for the New Year following her 10,625 Nm (19,678 Km) voyage from China. Integration of the bare hull and topsides will commence at Brasa – a joint ventu
One of the biggest chemical tankers ever built by Mingde Heavy Industry, the ‘JO LOTUS’ was delivered on January 6th 2014. The vessel, belonging to Jo Tankers AS, is a 30,000 DWT Stainless Steel Chemical Tanker with IMOI/II/III notation. The length of this vessel is 183 m, covering a 28.4 m width, 1
Cochin Shipyard Limited delivered the third of the series of 20 Fast Patrol Vessels being built for the Indian Coast Guard, yesterday. The protocol of delivery was signed by Shri P Vinayakumar, Director (Technical) , on behalf of CSL and commandant designate of BY 503 Raman Kumar of Indian Coast Gua
Baltic Trading Limited has exercised its option to acquire two additional Ultramax newbuildings. The two option vessels, which will have the same specifications and purchase price as the Ultramax newbuildings Baltic Trading previously agreed to acquire, are expected to be delivered to Baltic Trading
Qatari shipping company Nakilat and Qatari LNG producers Qatargas and RasGas Company Limited have agreed with engine manufacturer MAN Diesel and Turbo to convert a Q-Max vessel to use LNG as an alternative to heavy fuel oil in the main engines. The proactive initiative reinforces Qatar’s commitment
