Damen works to cut scrubber retrofit times

JUNE 1, 2017 — A new technique for retrofitting exhaust gas scrubbers is being trialed by Damen Green Solutions (DGS) in partnership with Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) and scrubber supplier AEC

Icebreaking tanker features advanced automation

JUNE 1, 2017 — Finland’s Valmet Oy will supply automation for an arctic icebreaking NB 515 tanker for demanding conditions being built by Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Inc. in Finland. “This tanker is

Giant LNG-fueled box ship “ready to order”

JUNE 1, 2017 — A Joint Industry Project (JIP) has completed the second phase of its plans to develop a 20,000 TEU ultra large container vessel (ULCV) with an LNG-fueled combined cycle

Former BAE San Francisco shipyard closes

MAY 30, 2017 — The former BAE San Francisco shipyard at Pier 70 in San Francisco closed last Friday, reports the San Diego Chronicle. Back in January, BAE Systems reported that it

R-R launches V-configuration Bergen B33:45

MAY 30, 2017 — Rolls-Royce has launched a V-configuration version of its Bergen B33:45 engine series. At 600 kW per cylinder the new design delivers 20% more power than the B32:40, in

Royal Thai Navy takes delivery of RAmparts 3200

MAY 30, 2017 — Thailand’s Italthai Marine shipyard recently delivered H.T.M.S. Panyi, a Robert Allan Ltd. designed RAmparts 3200 class tug to the Royal Thai Navy. The tug is named after Ko

Fjellstrand books order for zero emission ferry

MAY 30, 2017 — Norwegian ferry operator Fjord 1 has signed a contract with shipbuilder Fjellstrand for design and construction of a fully electric, battery powered ferry of the ZeroCat type. The

New research vessel for Florida launched

MAY 26, 2017—The R/V W.T. Hogarth, a new 78 ft research vessel for the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), was recently christened and launched by family-owned shipyard Duckworth Steel Boats, Tarpon Springs,

Vietnam Coast Guard takes delivery of Metal Shark patrol boats

MAY 25, 2017 — Six new military patrol boats built by Louisiana shipbuilder Metal Shark have been delivered to the Vietnam Coast Guard. The welded-aluminum Metal Shark 45-foot Defiant pilothouse patrol vessels

MV Werften lays keels for two Crystal River Cruises vessels

MAY 25, 2017 — Crystal River Cruises yesterday moved forward with the expansion of its “Rhine Class” fleet of river vessels. The keels were laid for the company’s next two new-builds, Crystal

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