Shipbuilding News


Fincantieri Deliver Two Warships to UAE Navy

Jan 08, 2013

'Abu Dhabi' ASW corvette and 'Ghantut' FALAJ2 patrol vessel deliverd to United Arab Emirates Navy by Fincantieri's Muggiano Shipyard.Abu Dhabi-class CorvetteThe 'Abu Dhabi class' project has evolved from the 'Cigala Fulgosi' one, which…

Rolls Royce Gets COSCO Multiple OSV Contract

Jan 08, 2013

Rolls-Royce contracted to provide integrated design, power & propulsion & equipment package for four Rolls-Royce UT 771 CDL offshore supply vessels.Rolls Royce's  £26 million order is for vessels to be built at COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard Co…

COSCO Deliver Two China-built Bulk Carriers

Jan 07, 2013

COSCO Corporation (Singapore) subsidiary shipyards in China deliver bulk carriers to two European buyers.COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co., Ltd has delivered a bulk carrier of 92,500 dwt, Sicilian Express, a post-panamax bulk carrier and the last…

Moore Stephens Says Banks Will Take a Firmer Grip

Jan 07, 2013

International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens says the banks will exert more control over the shipping industry in 2013. It also expects vessel values to fall further, and the cost of regulatory compliance to increase.Moore Stephens partner Julian Wilkinson says…

VLOC Delivered to Oman Shipping Co.

Jan 07, 2013

Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has taken delivery of its third Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) 'Vale Saham' in China.The giant bulk carrier will be used to transport iron ore from Brazil to Sohar, Oman. OSC has one more vessel of its class under…

Vroon Take Delivery of China-built Bulk Carrier

Jan 06, 2013

Vroon takes delivery of 'MV Sicilian Express', the last in a series of four bulkers built at COSCO Dalian Shipyard, China.MV Sicilian Express is a 92,500-dwt post-panamax bulk carrier, and her Chinese crew sails under the Gibraltar flag…

BP Order 13 New Tankships

Jan 06, 2013

BP Plc confirms an order for 13 of the vessels, 2012’s largest tankship shipbuilding order.According to information obtained by Bloomberg the order, placed with Changwon, South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Company, includes three Suezmax ships…

Tide Turns for US Boating Industry

Jan 06, 2013

Recreational boating industry reports ten percent increase in new power boat sales in 2012: first sign of healthy growth since recession.According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) early projections indicate the industry…

BIMCO Forecasts Growth; Analyzes Challenges to Shipping

Jan 03, 2013

BIMCO has published its Reflections 2013, a concise, condensed and thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing the shipping industry today and during the coming year. Shipping is a key facilitator of world trade and the performance…

STX Europe Sells Norwegian Shipyard

Jan 02, 2013

STX Europe AS sells STX Norway Florø AS and STX Norway Design Florø AS to Westcon Group AS.STX Europe completes the sale of all of the shares in its wholly owned subsidiaries STX Norway Florø AS and STX Norway Design Florø AS to Westcon Group AS…

Nam Cheong Sells PSV & Two AHTS

Jan 02, 2013

Nam Cheong, Malaysia’s largest Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) builder, ends year with record number of sales.Sales of the Platform Support Vessel (PSV) and the two Anchor Handling Towing Supply Vessels (AHTS) are worth a total of US$  56.4-million…

STX Group Seeks 2013 Turnaround

Jan 01, 2013

Korea-based conglomorate STX saw tough times the past year due to severe cash shortage, but is seeking a turnaround in 2013 after offloading some assests. Market analysts have mixed views for STX. Some say that its bold move will help the conglomerate get back on track…

NSR Rescue & Salvage Ship Contracts for Nordic Yards

Dec 31, 2012

Nordic Yards in Wismar and Warnemünde, Germany, contracted to build two ice-breaking rescue & salvage ships for Russia.The vessels for the Russian Ministry of Transport, will operate on the Northern Sea Route (NSR)  in the Arctic, namely in the region of Murmansk…

ES Group Updates Singapore Bunker Barge Deliveries

Dec 31, 2012

One vessel has arrived in Singapore waters, and the other is to be delivered in Q1 2013.Sea Tanker I has arrived in Singapore waters and is currently undergoing local certifications and surveys. It is now expected to be delivered to the…

LNG Plant Support Catamarans Deployed

Dec 30, 2012

Riverside Marine & Incat Crowther new passenger catamarans deployed to support construction, operation of Queensland, Australia QCLNG plant.The two new 32m catamarans Riverside Catalina and Riverside Mandalay will assist at the Curtis Island QCLNG plant in Gladstone…

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