Shipbuilding News


China Shipyard Delivers Windfarm Construction Vessel

Nov 12, 2012

COSCO Corporation (Singapore) subsidiary COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard Co delivers offshore wind farm installation vessel.The windmill turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Sea Installer has been successfully delivered to its European buyer. The Sea Installer is designed to transport…

Korean Shipyard Wins Auto Marine Transport PCTC Orders

Nov 11, 2012

Auto Marine Transport contracts Samjin Shipbuilding Industries Korea (Samjin) to build a series of pure car & truck carriers (PCTC's).Auto Marine Transport, a tonnage provider created with the assistance of Siem Car Carriers, sign an intiial…

NNS Launch US Submarine 'Minnesota'

Nov 11, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding Division launches Virginia-class submarine Minnesota (SSN 783).To achieve her latest milestone, the 7,800-ton Minnesota was moved out of a construction facility into a floating dry dock using a transfer car system…

Kleven Wins Rem Offshore Construction Vessel Contract

Nov 09, 2012

Kleven gets contract to build it largest subsea construction vessel yet for Rem Offshore.The vessel is of a MT6022 from Marine Engineering in Tjørvåg, The design is for a length of 108m and a width of 22m, with accommodation for a total of 110 persons…

Russian Shipyard Delivers Indian Navy Warship

Nov 09, 2012

The second of three stealth frigates, the 'Tarkash', is handed over to the Indian Navy by the Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad.Russia and India signed a $1.6 billion contract on construction of three modified Krivak III class (also known as Talwar class) guided missile frigates for India in 2006…

Shipbuilders Struggle in Challenging Market

Nov 09, 2012

Shipyards in the major exporting regions all report significant year-on-year drops in new contracting activity.For new-buildings there is no doubt that the market continues to remain challenging, particularly for the larger and more conventionally orientated facilities…

HII Q3 2012 Reports Significant 2015 Milestones Reached

Nov 08, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries reports third quarter 2012 revenues of $1.60 billion, up 0.2 percent from the same period last year.Highlights: Revenues were $1.60 billion for the third quarter 2012 Diluted earnings per share was $0…

Lockheed Lay Seventh LCS Keel

Nov 08, 2012

Seventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) takes shape as Lockheed Martin team lays keel of the future 'USS Detroit'.The event was part of a time-honored keel laying ceremony that took place at the Marinette Marine Corporation shipyard in Wisconsin…

W&O to Play an Integral Role in Representing Marine Suppliers

Nov 08, 2012

W&O is one of seven selected to serve on newly-formed Industry Partners Committee. W&O, a global supplier of valve automation, engineered solutions and marine pipe, valves and fittings is proud to announce that Fred Loomis, W&O’s Director…

World's Largest Containership Enters Asia/Europe Trade

Nov 08, 2012

CMA CGM Group said that the CMA CGM MARCO POLO, the world’s largest containership, has begun its first voyage  Wednesday, November 7th, in Ningbo, China. Symbol of the pioneer spirit of the CMA CGM Group, the new 16 000 TEU vessel, owned by CMA CGM…

Korean Shipbuilders Vexed by Cancelled Orders

Nov 07, 2012

Some owners are cancelling as they lack funds to complete the purchase of the ship.Many of the orders are being cancelled after the ships have been built, as the buyers find they can't pay for the product amid worsening economic conditions…

NYPD Orders Five Boats from Gladding-Hearn

Nov 07, 2012

The NYPD’s Harbor Unit ordered from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp.,  five new patrol boats, three 61-footers and two 70-footers. The yard has previously built more than a dozen patrol boats and a fireboats for operation in New York Harbor…

China Shipyard Gets QN Group Bulk Carrier Orders

Nov 07, 2012

Queensland Nickel Group (QN) subsidiary Asia Pacific Shipping Enterprises (APSE) orders four 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers.The contract has been signed with the Foreign Economic and Technical Cooperation Company of China, Chanjiang National…

Long Voyage for Largest UK Aircraft Carrier Module

Nov 07, 2012

The largest section of future carrier 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' is now complete & embarks on 1,230 mile barge trip.This gigantic segment - officially known as Lower Block 04 and weighing 11,300 tonnes - was towed on a barge down the Clyde on Sunday to begin a 1…

Davie Yards, Quebec, to Change Hands

Nov 06, 2012

Cecon has three large offshore vessels under construction at Davie Yard & confirm a new owner will be taking over the yard.Cecon adds that negotiations on contracts to complete the three  vessels have already started with the new owners of the yard…

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