Second Vessel
Titan Quanzhou Launches Tanker
Titan Quanzhou Shipyard Co., Ltd. announced the launch of its second vessel, Titan Spirit. The launch of this 6,500 ton double-hulled bunker tanker follows the August launch of Titan Quanzhou Shipyard’s maiden vessel. It is the second of the 22 vessels already currently on order at the shipyard, which represents a total order book of $210m. Source: Shipping Times
Excel Buys Two Vessels
According to reports, Excel Maritime said it plans to buy two Supramax bulk carriers for $126m, or $63m per vessel. The first vessel has a capacity of 55,567 deadweight tons and was built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Japan. The second vessel has a capacity of more than 53,206 deadweight tons and was built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. Both ships were built in 2005. Both vessels will be delivered to Excel Maritime in the fourth quarter
Large Shipbuilding order for Turku Shipyard
According to a report from YLE, Germany’s TUI Cruises has ordered a large cruise vessel from Finland’s STX shipyard in Turku. The vessel will be handed over in the spring of 2014. The deal with the STX shipyard also includes a second vessel. Source: YLE
Aker Philly Shipyard Lays Keel for Tanker
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has layed the keel for the second vessel in the series, the sixth ship constructed at the yard since it started production in 2000. The first section of the double-hulled product tanker scheduled for completion in 2007 was installed in the yard’s Building Dock just a few hundred yards behind the first ship in the series, also currently under construction in the dock. When completed, each vessel will weigh 46
VOSTA LMG Launches Second CSD 750
The second CSD 750 ‘Inai Liatree’ for Inai Kiara Sdn Bhd was launched on April 18 in Malaysia. The vessel was built by Selat Melaka Shipbuilding Corporation Sdn Bhd. VOSTA LMG has delivered the design and the full component package for the Inai Liatree. The dredge will be used for local projects and land reclamation near the sea. The Inai Liatree is one of the largest and most powerful vessels in its category. It is the second vessel built for Inai Kiara
Navios Acquires Capesize New Building Vessels
Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. has entered into agreements to acquire two capesize new building vessels scheduled for delivery in 2009. Both vessels have secured long term charter-out employment. Navios has entered into agreements to purchase two capesize vessels of approximately 181,000 dwt each, to be built by STX Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in . The vessels will cost $108.5 and $109m respectively. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2009 and has been chartered-out
Trico Receives MarAd Commitment
Trico Marine Services received a commitment from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) to provide a Title XI financing relating to the construction of two 230-ft. deepwater supply vessels. The first vessel, Spirit River, was delivered in December 1998 and began a long-term charter contract, while the second vessel, Hondo River, is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 1999. The MarAd guarantee is for an aggregate of approximately $18.8 million
LCS 'Independence' Greeted at New Home Port
Littoral Combat Ship USS Independence arrives San Diego Naval Base after Panama Canal transit LCS Independence arrives at its new home port led through San Diego Bay by a water-spraying tugboat. Independence, the lead ship in the trimaran hull-variant, is the second vessel in the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship program. It’s also the second LCS to arrive at Naval Base San Diego, where the Navy plans to base its future fleet of 55 ships
Damen Delivers Maxima
Damen Delivers Maxima On July 5, the Damen Multi Purpose Vessel, Maxima, was handed over to its owners, MS Yepa Schifffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co. Reederei KG, Haren Ems, Germany, a single ship company under management of Intersee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft. The Maxima, yard number 7302 is the second vessel out of a series of five vessels of the type Damen Combi Freighter 11000, which are all built for Intersee at Damen Shipyards yichang in Yichang, China. The 475-ft
Seven Seas Launched
Subsea 7’s newbuild deepwater Flexlay and J-lay vessel was launched at Merwede Schipyard on June 1. The Seven Seas will perform various offshore and subsea operations in addition to its main pipelay rols. The high specification pipelay spread is being designed and manufactured by Huisma-Itrec in Holland. There will be appointed facilities for up to 120 people. The vessel will be completed the following months at Merwede Shipyard in Holland
First Triple-E named Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller
Maersk Line’s newest vessel, the first of the Triple-E series, was named this morning in a ceremony at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in Okpo, South Korea. It bears the name of the late Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller
Cargill Takes Delivery of the Ardmore Seaventure
Product and chemical tanker specialist Ardmore Shipping has taken delivery of the Ardmore Seaventure from SPP Shipbuilding in Korea and immediately delivered the tanker to Cargill on a 12 month time charter arrangement. The Ardmore Seaventure is a 49
Ice-class Panamax Vessels Bargain Deal for Golden Ocean
Golden Ocean Group agrees to buy two 'resale' ice class Panamax vessel built at India's Pipavav Defence & Offshore Engineering Company. The company will take delivery of the vessels ex yard, the first vessel at the start of June and the second vessel during second half of 2013
BAE Systems Lays Keel for Jackson Offshore PSV
BAE Systems holds a keel laying ceremony for the first of 4 platform supply vessels for Jackson Offshore Operators. The new vessels, which will support drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico, reflect BAE Systems continued growth in U.S
Bahri Receives New General Cargo Ship
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) receive the 'Bahri Hofuf' from the South Korean shipyard Hyundai Mipo. The new 26,000 dwt general cargo ship is the second vessel delivered from the six vessels that were contracted by the Company with this shipyard in 2011 for a total value
More Crewboats from Incat Crowther
Incat Crowther was awarded contracts to design a pair of new fast oilfield service vessels for Arpoador Engenharia in Brazil. The 36m vessel will meet the Petrobras type P2 specification and the 48m vessel will comply with the type UT4000 specification. 36m Monohull Crewboat
MV Finch Arrow Delivered
The Largest Deadweight / Cargo Hold Capacity with Box-Shaped Cargo Holds. Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 72,800 dwt type Open Hatch Jib Crane General Cargo Carrier MV Finch Arrow (MES Hull No. 1837) at its Chiba Works to 311 Rainbow Shipping S.A
Rickmers-Linie Establishes Westbound Round-The-World Service
Rickmers-Linie is launching a Westbound Round-The-World Service, connecting areas of economic growth in Asia and South America and then on to North America. The America-Asia westbound service established in 2006 now forms a part of this new service.
Bourbon Choose PC Maritime ECDIS
PC Maritime’s Navmaster ECDIS ordered for Bourbon’s latest generation IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) vessels. The new ships are beign built in Zheijiang shipyard, China. Four dual Navmaster ECDIS 800 have been supplied
Ice-class Seismic Vessel Order for Kleven
Kleven has signed a contract with GC Rieber Shipping for the building of an advanced seismic vessel. The vessel is of type ST 324 XT from Skipsteknisk, and is to be delivered from Myklebust Verft in March 2015. Contract value is around 700 million NOK and there is an option for a second vessel
Laborde Repowers RO RO Cargo Carriers
The on-time delivery of freight is something businesses depend on to be successful. That's why Laborde Products recently put a second pair of Mitsubishi engines in service in Nassau, Bahamas for the Ro Ro Company. This company carries cargo throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Leevac Wins Deal to Build PSV Pair for Aries Marine
Leevac Shipyards Jennings LLC, Jennings, La., signed contracts with Aries Marine, Inc of Lafayette, La., to build two LEEVAC Design Services “LDS” 270 DE PSV, a 270 x 56 x 21.5 ft. diesel electric Platform Supply Vessels (PSV).
Vroon Orders New SSV
The subsea support vessel (SSV), to be named 'VOS Sugar, is to be built in China at the Fujian Southeast Shipyard. The contract contains the option for a second vessel, and follows on from the two SSVs built at the Shipyard in 2012 for Vroon Offshore Services (VOS Shine and VOS Sweet).
German Shipbuilding: Ships being built again at the Two Shipyards
Work at the Peene shipyard is proceeding according to schedule – the Volkswerft shipyard will resume production on 21 January On January 17, 2013, insolvency administrator Berthold Brinkmann gave a report about current developments at the P+S WERFTEN in Stralsund and Wolgast to the
Tugboat Fleet Expansion by Signet Maritime
Signet Maritime Corporation contracts Patti Marine Enterprises, Inc. in Pensacola, Florida, to construct tow Robert Allan designed tugs. Construction commenced in November 2012 with an expected delivery of December 2013 for the first vessel and March 2014 for the second vessel.