Shipbuilding News


Korea’s Big 3 Yards in Path of Recovery

Jun 05, 2017

South Korea’s shipbuilders are expected to recover this year after suffering from a global industrywide slump, reported The Korea Economic Daily. The report said that Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have…

MSC Cruises Welcomes Meraviglia

Jun 05, 2017

The Switzerland-based MSC Cruises welcomed its new giant, MSC Meraviglia, first in a new class of ships. MSC Cruises officially christened its newest cruise ship, the MSC Meraviglia, in a ceremony led by the ship’s godmother, Sophia Loren…

New Eco-friendly Tour Vessel Announced

Jun 05, 2017

Incat Crowther said that construction is underway for an innovative tour vessel to operate in Tasmania’s south west.  The vessel will be operated by Gordon River Cruises and will offer interpretive tours into the heart of the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area…

World’s First Ice-breaking LNG Carrier Christened

Jun 04, 2017

The world`s first icebreaking liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier was named Christophe de Margerie in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, South Korea’s Ambassador to Russia Park Dae-bong and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co…

Damen Consolidates Australian Partnership

Jun 02, 2017

Damen Shipyards Group recently visited Adelaide to further consolidate their partnership with ASC Shipbuilding and Forgacs Marine and Defence (Forgacs) (ASC Forgacs Shipbuilding) to build twelve Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Australian…

Tsuneishi Says Built 45 Ships Last Year

May 31, 2017

Japan's Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation said that its  shipbuilding business output was nearly flat with the construction of 45 ships in the fiscal year ending December 2016. However, ship orders declined markedly due to the impact of last…

Fjellstrand's Rolls Out Environmental Ferry

May 30, 2017

Norwegian ship yard Fjellstrand AS has signed a contract with Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 for the building of a new ZeroCatTM 120 car ferry.  The full electrical ferry has been developed by Fjellstrand, and the new vessel will be presented…

Vard Confirms Fishing Vessel Contract for Aker BioMarine

May 29, 2017

Vard Holdings Limited (VARD), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that the contract for the design and construction of one krill fishing vessel for Aker BioMarine in Norway has been confirmed…

Essar Acquires Panamax Vessel

May 29, 2017

The Ruia brothers-led Essar Shipping Limited (ESL) of India has added a Panamax vessel of 74,005 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) to its fleet of vessels. With this new induction, Essar Shipping now has a fleet of 14 vessels that include VLCCs…

Sungdong Wins Tanker Order

May 28, 2017

South Korea's Sungdong Shipbuilding  won an order for seven mid-sized tankers, including two as an option, from a Greek shipowner, reported Korea Economic Daily. It has been more than one year that the Korean mid-sized shipyard to receive a newbuilding contract…

Skangas Names LNG Bunker Supply Ship Coralius

May 23, 2017

Coralius, the first European built LNG bunker and distribution vessel was named Monday, May 22, by Johanna Lamminen, Chair of the Board of Skangas and Chief Executive Officer of Gasum.  The 5,800 cbm vessel was commissioned by owners Anthony…

Shipbuilders Council Names McCreary Chairman

May 22, 2017

Shipbuilders Council of America  names Richard McCreary as new chairman; honors Sen. Cochran and Rep. Hunter  At its annual spring meeting in Washington, D.C. this week, the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U…

COSCO Singapore Wins FSRU Deal

May 21, 2017

Cosco (Qidong) Shipyard Co, a subsidiary of Cosco Corp's 51 per cent subsidiary Cosco Shipyard Group Co, has entered into an agreement with a European buyer for the construction of the floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) module. Cosco Corp did not identify the European buyer…

Diana Shipping Adds m/v Astarte

May 19, 2017

Diana Shipping, a company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, has announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has taken delivery of the m/v Astarte (formerly “Seatrust”). Astarte  is a 2013 built Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel of 81…

Safe Bulkers Expands Fleet

May 18, 2017

Safe Bulkers, in its Q1 financial results annoucements said that with the latest addition of Pedhoulas Rose, its fleet has increased to 38 dry bulk vessels.In January 2017, the company took delivery of Pedhoulas Rose (Hull No. 1146), a 82…

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