Naval Architecture News


Second LNG-ready Tanker Delivered to Crowley

Dec 23, 2015

Crowley takes delivery of second of four new LNG-ready Jones Act product tankers from Philly Shipyard, Inc.  Crowley Maritime Corp. has today taken delivery of Texas, the second of four new Jones Act product tankers from Philly Shipyard…

GTT Grants License to India's CSL

Dec 21, 2015

GTT grants a License Agreement to Cochin Shipyard Ltd. for the construction of LNG carriers  GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) announced it has granted a License Agreement to Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) for the construction of LNG carriers using GTT's membrane containment systems…

RS STC Presidium Session

Dec 19, 2015

The meeting of the Scientific and Technical Council (STC) Presidium of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) was held on 15 December 2015.The STC is one of the crucial components to ensure the RS activity on rendering the wide range…

Great Lakes Towing, Shipyard Announces Hiring Push

Dec 17, 2015

The Great Lakes Towing Company & Great Lakes Shipyard announced it is now hiring with 50 jobs currently available. The shipyard is now seeking candidates to fill a range of positions including naval architects, shipyard welders and pipe fitters…

SENER Celebrates 50 Years of FORAN

Dec 16, 2015

SENER celebrates in Shanghai the FORAN System 50th anniversary and presents the new version V80 The SENER Group division in Shanghai held a 50th anniversary celebration of FORAN system where it also presented its new version V80. More than 100 attendees from 40 companies including shipyards…

BMT Group Implements Internal Reorganization

Dec 16, 2015

BMT Group (BMT), an international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced an internal reorganization which will see the existing BMT operating companies grouped into five market focused partnerships in a move that…

Creating History Indian PM Chairs Commanders’ Meet On Board INS Vikramaditya

Dec 15, 2015

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a combined commanders' conference  on Tuesday (December 16) morning aboard INS Vikramaditya, stationed about 40 nautical miles on the high seas. INS Vikramaditya is a modified Kiev-class…

SSI Development for Computer Aided Robotics Welding

Dec 15, 2015

CAD/CAM software maker SSI said it is developing solutions for Computer Aided Robotics Welding (CAR-W) consistent with its recent innovations in the area of 3D weld management. This research project is under the aegis of the U.S. Navy's National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP)…

Danos Appoints 3 to Sr. Positions

Dec 15, 2015

Danos announces the hiring of Marc Distefano, John Danos and Jack Roszelle to leadership positions with the company. “We welcome Marc, John and Jack to the Danos team,” said CEO and President Hank Danos. “Their expertise and experience…

Meyer Werft Deploys Dassault Systèmes’ Marine & Offshore Solutions

Dec 15, 2015

On the way in a new digital era: Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and Meyer Werft, one of the world’s leading cruise ship builders…

NASSCO Launches ECO Class Tanker Independence

Dec 14, 2015

U.S shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO launched the first ship in a series of ECO Class tankers for the SEA-Vista fleet at a christening and launch ceremony at the company’s shipyard in San Diego on Saturday, December 12. The ship, the Independence…

Kristensen to Head Ulstein Design and Solutions

Dec 14, 2015

Eva Kristensen will take the helm as the new managing director at Ulstein Design and Solutions AS starting in January 2016. Kristensen will also enter into the role as COO for the Design & Solutions business area, and be one of the executives in the group management of Ulstein Group ASA…

Chesapeake Hires New Director of Design and Engineering

Dec 11, 2015

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. said that Steven McGee, P.E. has joined the senior executive team as Director of Design and Engineering at Chesapeake Shipbuilding. With more than 20 years of engineering and maritime experience, McGee will…

Finland's New Icebreaker Polaris Named in Helsinki

Dec 11, 2015

A naming ceremony was held today for Finland’s new-generation icebreaker, Polaris, built at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard. Presently under construction at Helsinki Shipyard, the vessel is designed especially for icebreaking operations in the…

Prince of Wales' Final Section Sails for Rosyth

Dec 10, 2015

The final section of aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales began its delivery voyage from Glasgow to Rosyth today, 10 weeks ahead of schedule. As part of the the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier program, newbuilds HMS Queen Elizabeth…

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