Jurong Shipyard News


Jurong Port Wins Green Port Certificate

Nov 19, 2018

Singapore-headquartered Jurong Port (JP) has been awarded the Green Port Certificate, a program under the Green Port Award System (GPAS) developed by the APEC Port Services Network (APSN)A press note from the international multipurpose port…

Singapore Petroleum Builds New Oil Storage, Distribution Center

Oct 26, 2018

Singapore Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of PetroChina International, said in a statement on Friday it completed a new oil products storage and distribution terminal on Jurong Island, an artificial island off Singapore's southwest coast.The…

Damen Shipyards Galati Opens Historical Exhibition

Sep 10, 2018

Damen Shipyards Galati has opened an exhibition in the Lower Danube University in the Romanian city of Galati, displaying an extensive collection of historical maritime memorabilia.The exhibition is part of the yard’s 125 year anniversary celebrations…

Seaspan Shipyards Names Anttila COO

Jul 03, 2018

Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) appointed Jari Anttila as Chief Operating Officer (COO), who has more than 25 years of experience in shipbuilding and industrial operations. Previously with Philly Shipyard Inc. where he served as Senior Vice President…

U.S. DOT: Funding Available for Small Shipyards

Apr 16, 2018

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the availability of $19.6 million in federal funding to support capital improvements and employee training at small U.S. shipyards. The grants are provided through the Small Shipyard Grant Program…

SSG, MPA and Maritime Union to Inject $12.6 mln in Training

Feb 20, 2018

The Singapore maritime industry looks well-positioned for the future, with strong support from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) in the form of continued…

Philly Shipyard Order Backlog Touches USD 187.7 mln

Feb 16, 2018

As of 31 December 2017, Philly Shipyard had an order backlog of USD 187.7 million. The contract with Matson (Hulls 029-030) provides for shipbuilding activity with delivery dates through Q1 2019. On 20 November 2017, Philly Shipyard delivered Hull 028…

Sembcorp Marine to Sell West Rigel

Dec 26, 2017

Sembcorp Marine announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd (JSPL) has signed an agreement for the sale of the semi-submersible rig West Rigel (Rig) to a buyer at a price of US$500 million. Under the terms of the agreement…

FueLNG Completes First Commercial LNG Bunkering in Singapore

Sep 25, 2017

FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel and Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd (Shell), has achieved the first commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker transfer in Singapore by completing truck-to-ship bunkering for the Floating Liquefaction (FLNG) vessel…

FueLNG Completes First Commercial LNG Bunkering in Singapore

Sep 25, 2017

FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel and Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd (Shell), has achieved the first commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker transfer in Singapore by completing truck-to-ship bunkering for the Floating Liquefaction (FLNG) vessel…

Daewoo May Sell Mangalia Shipyard to Damen

Jul 05, 2017

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) will sell the subsidiary of Mangalia Shipyard Romania to a Dutch builder Damen Shipyard Group, reported local media. Damen already owns in Romania a shipyard in Galati. Korea Economic Daily…

SCA Announces 2016 Shipyard Safety Awards

Apr 20, 2016

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) last week announced the recipients of its annual safety awards.  SCA’s safety awards enhance operations and promote safety through recognition and promotion of accident prevention.  Through their proactive…

Transocean Delays Drillship Delivery

Apr 20, 2016

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) announced today an agreement with Sembcorp Marine's subsidiary, Jurong Shipyard Ptd Ltd, to defer the delivery and related final payments of two dynamically positioned ultra-deepwater drillships.The proprietary…

MARAD Grants $4.9 Million for US Shipyards

Apr 18, 2016

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.9 million in grants to support capital improvements at nine small shipyards located throughout the United States. Provided through the Small Shipyard Grant Program…

Seadrill’s Posts Strong Q4 Results

Feb 26, 2016

Rig company Seadrill, once the crown jewel in the business empire of shipping tycoon John Fredriksen, said the final quarter of 2015 was the year’s strongest in operational terms, but warned that 2016 would be tough and said it was working to strengthen its finances…

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