DDG 116 completes Builder’s Trials
APRIL 2, 2018 — Naval Sea Systems Command reports that the future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) successfully completed Builder’s Trials on March 31 after spending four days underway. Builder’s Trials consist
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Conrad reports loss making year and quarter
MARCH 29, 2018 — Despite a one-time tax benefit of $1.3 million, Morgan City, LA, headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) reported continuing net losses in its fourth quarter and
LPG-fueled EXMAR tankers to have MAN B&W ME-LGIP engines
MARCH 29, 2018 — The two 79,500 m3 Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) newbuildings recently contracted by EXMAR at shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, Subic Bay, Philippines, (see earlier story) will
LNG fueled 250,000 dwt ore carrier design gets LR approval
MARCH 27, 2018 — South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register for an LNG fueled 250,000 dwt class very large ore
New 16-cylinder MTU Series 8000 engines to power French frigates
MARCH 26, 2018 — Rolls-Royce has received its first order for the new 16-cylinder engines in its MTU Series 8000 range. French shipbuilder Naval Group (known as DCNS until 2017) has ordered
SHI Smart Ship Solution gets ABS Cyber Safety certification
MARCH 26, 2018 — Classification society ABS has granted a Certificate of CyberSafety Compliance for shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Smart Ship Solution, demonstrating adherence to the ABS Guide for Cybersecurity Implementation for
Jeffboat to shut down
MARCH 26, 2018 — After several rounds of layoffs, inland shipbuilder Jeffboat LLC, Jeffersonville, IN, is to end its operations. Confirmation came in a statement posted by Teamsters Local 89 on its
VIDEO: Big potential seen for “digital twins”
MARCH 23, 2018 — The concept of giving ships “digital twins” is getting increasing attention. According to the Danish Maritime Authority, digital twin presents a ship digitally throughout its lifetime, making access
MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility
MARCH 21, 2018 — MAN Diesel & Turbo is collaborating with its two-stroke licensee, HHI-EMD, to build a new test engine facility. The new venture aims to expand MAN Diesel & Turbo’s R&D
Lindblad lays keel for Polar expedition cruise ship
MARCH 19, 2018 — Poland’s Crist Shipyard in Gdynia was the scene for a ceremony held March 17 to mark the keel laying of the polar expedition cruise ship ordered by Lindblad