Shipbuilding News


Russian Navy Support Ship Ready for Trials

Oct 15, 2012

The converted special-purpose naval support ship 'Yauza' set afloat at the Nerpa Shipbuilders yard after a two-and-a-half year refitIn fact, shipwrights at Nerpa have built a new ship. Only the hull remained from Yauza; the deck erection and equipment was demounted…

NSF Launch Arctic Research Vessel

Oct 14, 2012

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announce launch of  'R/V Sikuliaq', a 'next-generation' global class research vessel.The NSC new-building project was in cooperation with the Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and the University of Alaska…

Milestone Reached in Take-over Cruise Ship Construction

Oct 12, 2012

At the STX shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, two commemorative coins are welded to 'MSC Preziosa’s' mast radar, to mark a construction milestone.Earlier this year, following the termination of the agreement with the original owner, MSC Cruises signed a contract to take over the 140…

Dutch Pilot Vessel for North Sea Station Christened

Oct 11, 2012

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands christens the boat 'Polaris' at the Cruise Terminal Rotterdam.Conoship's member shipyard Barkmeijer had earlier launched Pilot Station Vessel ‘Polaris’ (NB 324). This vessel design is the…

Singapore Shipyard Building SBM Offshore DSCV

Oct 11, 2012

Keppel Singmarine in Singapore contracted to design & construct a multi-purpose Diving Support & Construction Vessel (DSCV) for delivery Q2 2013.The new DSCV (Diving Support & Construction Vessel) will be a MT-6024 design from Marin Teknikk in Norway…

Russia to Deliver Indian Aircraft Carrier in Fall 2013

Oct 11, 2012

The 'Vikramaditya', formerly the Russian Navy's Admiral Gorshkov, already years past its set delivery had been due for delivery in December 2012.Pre-handover sea trials in September revealed the ship's boilers were not fully functional,…

STX OSV Wins Contracts for Two OSCV

Oct 10, 2012

Siem Offshore declares contract options for STX OSV Holdings to design & construct two Offshore Subsea Construction Vessels (OSCV).The vessels will be equipped with a 250t AHC crane and with Launch and Recovery Systems (“LARS”) for Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles (“ROV”)…

Grandweld Opens New Dubai Shipyard

Oct 10, 2012

Grandweld Shipyards' new facility inaugurated in a ceremony at its location in Dubai Maritime City.Over the years, the company has experienced a rapid growth necessitating expansion to a larger facility. In 2011, Grandweld  invested approximately…

Articulated LNG Barge Proposal Gets Class AIP

Oct 10, 2012

ABS gives Approval in Principle (AIP) to a newly proposed LNG articulated tug & barge re-gasification vessel that facilitates the use of cleaner burning fuel.The concept vessel, introduced by Waller Marine Inc., has the ability to load LNG from existing LNG terminals…

Meyer Werft Delivers Cruise Ship 'Celebrity Reflection'

Oct 10, 2012

Celebrity Cruises take delivery of their new cruise ship in the Dutch port of Eemshaven.The 126,000 gt Celebrity Reflection is the fith ship out of a series of five cruise ships the German shipyard is building for Celebrity Cruises.The…

Ingalls Delivers 'Zumwalt' Core-Composite Deckhouse Module

Oct 09, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries Shipbuilding delivers the 900-ton deckhouse structure to house the ship's bridge, radars, antennas & intake/exhaust systems.The deckhouse is designed to provide a significantly smaller radar cross-section than any other ship in today's fleet…

Huntington Ingalls Industries Recognized for Hiring Veterans

Oct 09, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) was recognized  by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services for its efforts to hire and retain veterans. HII President and CEO Mike Petters formally accepted the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certificate at the V3 Conference in Norfolk…

Austal Appoints Regional Service Manager

Oct 09, 2012

Austal has announced that Michael Little has joined Austal as Regional Service Manager - Asia. Based in Singapore, Mr. Little will be responsible for Austal’s support offering in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines and for developing relationships in the broader region…

New Appointments at Keppel Strengthen Growth

Oct 09, 2012

The Board and Management of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) wish to announce several new appointments as part of ongoing efforts to put in place a strong leadership team to continually reinforce the Group's growth strategy.Mr Michael Chia…

Malaysia Receives Six New Patrol Boats

Oct 09, 2012

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) receive the boats from the builders, Limbongan Destination Marine Service.The six new craft will add to the MMEA's southern region fleet of 16 patrol ships and more than 50 boats, which patrol the area constantly…

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