Coastal Fast Rescue Vessel “BEI HAI JIU 203” has been delivered by China's Afai Southern Shipyard.The new vessel is for operation by Beihai Rescue Bureau, and its details were not disclosed.Mr. Yang Xiaoren, the Deputy Director General of…
On June 26, 2013, the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) will host a roundtable discussion between member companies and Rear Admiral Richard D. Berkey, Deputy Chief of Staff, Fleet Maintenance, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.ASSA…
Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) has ordered three 43,500 dwt bulk carriers plus options for 9 more from Qingshan Shipyard.The buyerss add that two and a half years of work was invested into this project to build up to 12 bulk carriers of about 43…
The shipping market is continuously in depression, and the development of China's shipbuilding industry faces huge challenges, says a new report – 'China's Shipbuilding Industry 2013-17' published by Research & Markets.In a newly-issued market research report…
Almi Tankers S.A. has received M/T Almi Navigator following the vessel's delivery at DSME's Okpo Shipyard., South Korea.This 157,787 dwt tanker is the eighth Suezmax of Almi's newbuilding programme and was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co…
Seajacks International contract Samsung Heavy Industries to build what they claim to be the world’s largest and most advanced offshore wind farm installation vessel.The vessel has been specifically designed to meet the demands associated with working UK Round 3…
Afai Southern shipyard visited by Dutch diplomat, and elsewhere, Chengxi Shipyard gets order for 2 bulk carriers.Mr. Karel Hartogh, Director of Department of Asia and Oceania at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands and Ms. Anne Luwema…
Dubai's Drydocks World & Maritime World chairman in discussions with DNV group CEO on mutual opportinities in shipping.Chairman H.E. Khamis Juma Buamim held discussions with DNV Group Chief Executive Officer, Henrik O. Madsen at DNV headquarter in Oslo…
Keppel delivers its 45th KFELS B Class jackup rig with another 18 such rigs on order.These KFELS B Class rigs make up more than 30% of the total jackups completed globally since 2000. The rig was delivered to Arabian Drilling Company (ADC) 14 days ahead of schedule…
The second Austal-built Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV 2), USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) delivered to the Navy, & USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) was smoothly launched.USNS Choctaw CountyAustal USA President, Craig Perciavalle, had this to say regarding…
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has announced the names of the next 3 joint high speed vessels, & 2 littoral combat ships.The next three joint high speed vessels (JHSV) will be named USNS Yuma, USNS Bismarck and USNS Burlington, and two littoral…
Fundraiser, dedication ceremony and public visits to highlight ship’s visit over July 4 weekend.It’s not just Rhode Island but the whole of North America that is watching as the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry becomes a reality. The 196-foot, three-masted…
COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard deliver two tender rigs, & COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard a Capesize bulk carrier.COSCO (Nantong), a subsidiary of the Company's 51% owned COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd, has delivered two tender rigs 'T-16' and 'T-17', to Seadrill…
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works a contract valued at US$2.8-billion for the construction of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, with an option for a fifth ship. 'This contract adds four ships to our workload in a fiscally challenging and highly competitive environment…
The new Damen CSD250 dredger delivered to Nigeria has already started on making its own pond, eventually to become a canal.The CSD250 has started creating a canal, which will flow eventually in the Benin River, and through to the Atlantic Ocean…
