Conrad christens Woods Hole ferry
MAY 26, 2016 —Conrad Shipyard reports that the M/V Woods Hole, a 235-foot ferry built for the Steamship Authority of Woods Hole, MA, was recently christened at Conrad Aluminum in Amelia, LA.
Rolls-Royce to design and equip Ostensjo wind farm vessel
MAY 26, 2016 — Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan to supply the design and equipment for the second UT 540 WP design Service Operation Vessel (SOV) that
Danaos opts for MAN Diesel & Turbo upgrades
MAY 26, 2016 — MAN Diesel & Turbo is to upgrade the propulsion system of two 8,500 TEU Danaos Shipping containerships, CSCL Europe and CSCL America. The upgrades will include Engine-Power Limitation
d’Amico adds two eco-ships to its fleet
MAY 26, 2016—Product tanker operator d’Amico International Shipping S.A. recently launched two new eco-ships at the Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard Co. Ltd., in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. “Today’s launch and the ambitious
Alfa Laval PureBallast USCG testing moves swiftly
MAY 26, 2016 – Alfa Laval says that it is continuing to move swiftly towards the submission of a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval application for its Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1
Royal Caribbean adds three newbuilds to STX France orderbook
MAY 25, 2016 — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with French shipbuilder STX France to build a fifth Oasis-class ship for
Two BAE Systems ship repair yards land Navy contracts
MAY 25, 2016 — Two BAE Systems ship repair yards, BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair and BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, have been awarded significant Navy repair contracts. BAE Systems San
Canadian shipbuilding debate continues
MAY 25, 2016 — Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) has launched public consultations in the development of a new defense policy for Canada and Irving Shipbuilding has reportedly taken this as
Marine Hospitality launches Fort Lauderdale Water Shuttle
MAY 25, 2016 — Marine Hospitality Corporation of Fort Lauderdale, FL, has launched a new service, Water-Shuttle Fort Lauderdale, using a fleet of flamingo pink boats to offer passengers a unique way
Eastern to perform LCU 1700 design study and analysis
MAY 25, 2016 — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, reports that it has been selected to complete a Design Study and Analysis for the Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1700 by