Ship Repair & Conversion News


China's CIC Boluomiao Shipyard Completes Repair Contracts

May 13, 2013

CIC Boluomiao Shipyard completed repairs of the ships Sinoker Pioneer and Novitas H.The U.S.-owned Sinoker Pioneer repair work included renewal of cargo hold plates and painting, hatch cover repair and regular docking repair and some machinery equipment repairs…

Babcock Wins 'HMS Scott' Support Contract

May 12, 2013

Through-life engineering support contract for the Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel 'HMS Scott' awarded to Babcock, initially for 5 years.Under the contract, which includes an option to extend in 2018 for a further five years, Babcock will provide all aspects of through-life support for the vessel…

China Ship Repair Yard Winding Up

May 09, 2013

COSCO (Lianyungang) shareholders pass a resolution to dissolve the company.The company is principally engaged in ship repair work, and the decision ot dissolve it was made in light of the landlord of the shipyard in which the operations of…

Guam Shipyard Opposes Union Representation

May 08, 2013

President & CEO Mathews Pothen of Guam Shipyard advises its 280 workers they will not benefit by joining a union.Guam Shipyard employees are shortly to make an important decision for their future –  either to remain status quo or to be represented…

Shipbuilders Run For Their Lives

May 07, 2013

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding's 'HealthWaves' wellness program host the sixth annual 5K fun run.The 5K is a fun event that encourages families, friends and co-workers to get out and do something active together,' said Brady Goggin…

DNV Supports Drydock Free Operation of Mobile Offshore Units

May 03, 2013

Moving MOUs to sheltered waters or drydock facilities for surveys is disruptive and expensive. Using the experience gained from several years of dealing with floating production units and surveying drilling units on location, DNV is now preparing…

China's Changxing Shipyard Clears Cruise Ship's Screws

May 03, 2013

The Star Cruises' ship 'Superstar Gemini' was towed in to the yard for emergency repairs to fouled propellors.En route from Shanghai to Jeju Island the Superstar Gemeni's port side propellor shut down after becoming entangled with fishing nets and ropes…

BAE Systems Awarded Significant US Navy Contract

Apr 30, 2013

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair contracted for 'USS Porter' (DDG 78) extended dry-docking work by the Department of Defense.The value of the firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal 2013 US $49,435,634.The contract includes options which, if exercised…

U.S. Adventure Cruise Ship in Lloyd Werft Shipyard

Apr 29, 2013

Lindblad Expedition's Polar excursion ship 'National Geographic Explorer' is in the German yard for refit & DNV class surveys.'This contract is just right for us', said a satisfied Rüdiger Pallentin, Board Member of Lloyd Werft. For completion by May 15…

Disney Cruise Ship to Get Marvel Makeover

Apr 29, 2013

Disney Cruise Line's first ship, 'Disney Magic', is due to be refitted & modernised during her Fall 2013 drydocking in Spain.Included in fairly extensive renovations and interior additions will be the creation of an area that  gives a chance…

Drydocks World Presents HSE Awards

Apr 28, 2013

Drydocks World, one of the world’s largest yards, present Annual Awards for Excellence in Health, Safety & Environment. The event was held to coincide with the World Safety & Health Day on 28, April 2013, initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)…

Ships Line Up at U.K. Repair Yard

Apr 24, 2013

Four ships have docked recently at A&P Falmouth's shipyard in SW England for repairs and refitting work.RFA Mounts Bay, Serco tugs Eileen &  Foreceful and the River Class patrol vessel, HMS Severn were the most recent arrivals.Also alongside under repair at Falmouth is RFA Lyme Bay…

Catherwood Buys Tugboat, Side-swaps Engines

Apr 22, 2013

Catherwood Towing's owner, Ernie Catherwood, adds another tugboat to his 14-boat fleet that operates in and around Canada's Fraser River.The 39-year old boat was at a shipyard undergoing a scheduled Canadian Steamship Inspection. Ernie had…

Dubai Maritime Cluster Introduced to Ship Owners

Apr 21, 2013

Dubai Maritime City's facility & services were introduced at a specially convened Ship Owner’s meeting at The Capital Club at the Dubai International Financial Centre. The recent meeting was attended by Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World…

China Shipyard CMA CGM Modification Contract

Apr 15, 2013

Zhoushan COSCO Shipyard  contracted for modification and repair of CMA CGM container ships.Three French CMA CGM 8200TEU-series container ships have been docked at Zhoushan Shipyard for bulb bow modification involving 290 tons of steel-work as well as other routine hull repair work including 11…

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