Shipbuilding News


Bollinger VP Fanguy Snags SNAME Award

Aug 31, 2015

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Bollinger Shipyards, LLC announced its vice president for quality management system, Dennis Fanguy, will receive the 2015 William M. Kennedy from the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME). The award…

TOTE’s 2nd LNG Containership Launched

Aug 31, 2015

Shipping company TOTE and shipbuilder NASSCO on Saturday launched Perla del Caribe, the second of two Marlin Class ships – the first containerships in the world to be powered by natural gas. The christening and launch ceremony took place at General Dynamics NASSCO’s shipyard in San Diego…

ASL Bags New Shipbuilding Contract

Aug 28, 2015

Singapore’s ASL Marine Holdings Ltd said that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ASL Shipyard Pte Ltd  has clinched shipbuilding contracts worth approximately SGD140m ($100m) for the construction of a series of tugs and barges. ASL said the vessels…

Damen's Ship with Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel Commissioned

Aug 28, 2015

The first ship outfitted with the Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel was named Friday, August 14th in Duisburg. The Rhenus Duisburg, the new barge combination from shipping company Rhenus PartnerShip, has been put through extensive tests and trials…

BAE Systems Welcomes Record Number of Paid Interns

Aug 27, 2015

More than 140 university students from across the country are being given a unique insight into working life at BAE Systems, as part of the company’s 12-week summer internship program. At Portsmouth Naval Base and Cowes on the Isle of Wight…

US Rep. Crenshaw Visits Newport News Shipbuilding

Aug 27, 2015

Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) hosted Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.) Tuesday for a tour of the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division. Ken Mahler, Newport News' vice president of Navy programs, joined Crenshaw for the visit…

Wärtsilä 34DF Becoming a Trendsetter

Aug 27, 2015

The upgraded version of the Wärtsilä 34DF engine is rapidly becoming established as an industry standard. The three major South Korean shipyards are supporting the use of this engine for auxiliary applications in the LNG Carrier segment where dual-fuel engines are favoured…

Royal IHC successfully launches TSHD MAHURY

Aug 27, 2015

On 14 August, Royal IHC successfully launched the MAHURY, a 1,840m3 capacity twin-screw trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), at partner shipyard MTG Dolphin Shipyard in Varna, Bulgaria. The vessel is being built for Baggerbedrijf de Boer - Dutch Dredging…

HII Names New VP, Benefits and Compensation

Aug 26, 2015

Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has promoted Karen Velkey to the position of corporate vice president, benefits and compensation, effectively immediately. She reports to corporate vice president and chief human resources officer Bill Ermatinger…

Ingalls Shipbuilding Celebrates Apprentice Graduation

Aug 26, 2015

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) held a graduation ceremony Saturday for graduates of Ingalls Shipbuilding's Apprentice School. The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of 45 students representing various crafts at Ingalls. 'Knowing…

Seven Seas Explorer Spaciously Intimate

Aug 26, 2015

The cruise ship being billed as 'the most luxurious ship ever built' will also feature some of the largest cabins  and balconies afloat. The suites on the Seven Seas Explorer, a cruise ship coming next summer, will be distinguished by some of the largest balconies at sea said Jason Montague…

HSL in Pact with Hyundai to Build Fleet Support Ships?

Aug 26, 2015

Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., the largest shipbuilding enterprise under Indian Ministry of Defence, and world’s premier shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) are likely to undertake joint construction of self-propelled fleet support ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy…

Keel Laid for Crowley’s 2nd LNG ConRo Ship

Aug 25, 2015

The keel for the second Commitment Class liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered, combination container – Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ship for Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liner services group was laid yesterday during a ceremony at shipbuilder VT Halter Marine…

Bolidt showcases strength at Europort

Aug 25, 2015

Bolidt has been selected to supply decking solutions across a wide range of Dutch maritime projects that encompass the entire range of industry sectors. The Dutch flooring and decking specialist will be showcasing its comprehensive range of synthetic decking solutions at Europort 2015…

Marine Claims & Casualty Investigation Conference

Aug 25, 2015

HINODE Maritime Events is conducting the 'Conference on Handling Marine Claims and Investigating Marine Casualties'. According to the organisers, the program which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the Vivanta by Taj - President…

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