Meyer Werft cuts steel for first LNG fueled cruise ship

FEBRUARY 23, 2017 — German shipbuilder Meyer Werft on Monday cut the first steel for what will be the world’s first LNG fueled cruise ship. The ship — yard number S.696 —

POSH takes delivery of two Azistern 3270 tugs

FEBRUARY 23, 2017 — Two Azistern 3270 tugs designed by IJmuiden, Netherlands, headquartered Offshore Ship Designers (OSD) have been delivered to PACC Offshore Services Holdings Limited (POSH Singapore). Posh Husky and Posh

Transas and JRC announce strategic partnership

FEBRUARY 23, 2017 — Digital solutions specialist Transas and Japan Radio Company have formed a strategic partnership that will see them work together in research and development, product distribution and project collaboration.

VIDEO: MacGregor launches new ship-to-ship transfer system

FEBRUARY 23, 2017 — MacGregor has launched a new crane compensation system for offshore ship-to-ship load transfers that it says offers substantially larger operating windows as well as safer and faster load

Midship Marine delivers Incat Crowther cat to Ultramar

FEBRUARY 23, 2017 — Midship Marine’s Harvey, LA, shipyard has delivered the Ultramar, a 48 m high capacity catamaran passenger ferry, to Mexican operator Ultramar. Designed by Incat Crowther specifically for the

USCG awards five polar icebreaker design study contracts

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — The U.S. Coast Guard today awarded five firm fixed-price contracts for heavy polar icebreaker design studies and analysis. The contracts were awarded to Bollinger Shipyards, LLC, Lockport, LA;

VIDEO: NASSCO sea trials third SEACOR ECO tanker

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — On Monday, February 20, NASSCO shipbuilders took the Eco tanker Liberty to sea for the very first time for tests and trials. Designed for increased fuel efficiency and

Sembcorp Marine returns to profitability

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine posted Group revenue of SGD 3.54 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016 (FY 2016) compared with SGD 4.97 billion previously. The Group reported

Damen Ship Repair to trim jobs at three Dutch shipyards

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has announced a reorganization that will see overall staff at three of its Dutch shipyards reduced by around 150 employees. All employees at the three locations

Plan to build up to six cruise ships in China moves ahead

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — Carnival Corporation & plc reports that its its cruise joint venture in China has signed a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) to order the first-ever cruise ships built

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