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
Damen introduces new workboat series
MAY 25, 2016 — Damen Shipyards will soon start work on a new class of utility vessel, the UV2410. The multi-role platform is the result of extensive consultation with aquaculture industry customers
Carbon fiber cuts weight of new Rolls-Royce thrusters
MAY 25, 2016 — A new generation of high performance, lightweight steerable thrusters being delivered to Italian yacht builder Benetti by Rolls-Royce makes extensive use of carbon fiber material for the first
Gondan to build 250 passenger GRP catamaran
MAY 25, 2016 — Spain’s Gondan Shipyard has signed a contract with Acuña Group member Naviera Nabia for a 250 passenger GRP (glass reinforced polyester) catamaran ferry that will operate in the
SGX enters exclusive take-over talks with Baltic
MAY 25, 2016 — The Baltic Exchange Limited says that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) regarding a cash offer for 100% of the share capital of
Themes announced for Danish Maritime Days
MAY 25, 2016 — This year’s Danish Maritime Days will have four themes, highlighting some of the most important challenges and opportunities facing the global maritime industry. High on the agenda at
Duckworth Steel Boats to build research vessel
MAY 24, 2016—Family-owned Duckworth Steel Boats, Tarpon Springs, FL, has been contracted to build a new 78 ft research vessel for the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), according to naval architecture firm
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers Moran ATB
MAY 24, 2016 — Fincantieri Marine Group’s Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS), Sturgeon Bay, WI, has delivered the Articulated Tug Barge unit (ATB) Barbara Carol Ann Moran and the 110,000-barrel ocean tank barge
Eastern launches 340 ft MPFSV for Harvey Gulf
MAY 24, 2016 — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, reports that its Allanton Shipyard last month launched Harvey Blue-Sea (Hull 250) the second of two 340 ft multi-purpose service vessels
ClassNK issues new guideline on noise levels code
MAY 24, 2016 — Classification society ClassNK has released the second edition of its Guideline for the Mandatory Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships. The first edition was issued in July