Shipbuilding

Stay updated on global shipbuilding news, including new ship orders, shipyard construction projects, and technological advancements in the shipbuilding industry.


Wednesday, March 13, 2013
m/v alexandros lloyd's register containership
News

Capital Shipmanagement’s First Boxship Newbuildings Arrive from Hyundai Heavy

LR-classed Alexandros and Aristotelis are the first of five new 5,000 teu super-efficient new ships, all to be delivered from HHI Gunsan by June 2013, that

March 13, 2013
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
No Deal: Keppel Terminates $1.2 Billion Ukrainian Rig Order
Offshore

No Deal: Keppel Terminates $1.2 Billion Ukrainian Rig Order

Singapore’s Keppel Corporation said Tuesday that it has terminated a deal with Ukraine’s state-run oil and gas company, Naftogaz, that called for

March 12, 2013
Total Views: 39

Monday, March 11, 2013
Deltamarin B Delta
Engineering News

Green Means Lean: Eco-Ships That Deliver

As a new wave of “eco-ships” enters the market, skepticism abounds about whether or not they deliver the benefits that they claim. There is concern

March 11, 2013
Total Views: 519

Thursday, March 7, 2013
scorpio tankers
Shipbuilding

Scorpio Continues Eco Spree

NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers (STNG) on Thursday announced that it has reached an agreement with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to construct two larger

March 7, 2013
Total Views: 40

blue power ulstein px121
News

COSCO Guangdong to Build Pair of Ulstein PX121 Platform Supply Ships for Vroon

ULSTEIN has entered into a contract for the delivery of design and power package for two platform supply vessels of the PX121 design for the Dutch shipowner

March 7, 2013
Total Views: 55

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
flex lng fpso
Finance

Samsung Heavy Cancels $2.4 Billion FLNG Order, Battle Over Down Payment Continues

By Oleg Vukmanovic and Joyce Lee LONDON/SEOUL, March 6 (Reuters) – South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries on Wednesday cancelled a $2.39

March 6, 2013
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blue power ulstein px121
News

“Blue Power” Platform Supply Vessel Delivered by Ulstein Verft

Ulstein Verft delivered Blue Power today, the third of six medium-sized Ulstein PX121 platform supply vessels (PSV) to Blue Ship Invest, a wholly-owned

March 6, 2013
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Volgaborg ship launch
Multimedia

Ferus Smit Shipyard Launches the M/V Volgaborg [VIDEO]

Ferus Smit shipyard in Westerbroek, The Netherlands launched the M/V Volgaborg today, the third of three multipurpose cargo ships built for Wagenborg Shipping.

March 5, 2013
Total Views: 142

Introducing VARD: Aka The Shipbuilder Formerly Known as STX OSV
Shipbuilding

Introducing VARD: Aka The Shipbuilder Formerly Known as STX OSV

The specialized and offshore vessel designer and shipbuilder formerly known as STX OSV Holdings Limited will now be officially known as VARD, the company said

March 5, 2013
Total Views: 228

Monday, March 4, 2013
US Navy Freedom Class LCS
Navy

Pentagon Announces Orders for Four New LCS’

Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) — Lockheed Martin Corp. and Austal Ltd. today received a combined $1.38 billion in orders for continued purchases of the

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 60

AVT 3000 Class Voith Schneider Tug
Engineering News

Newest Robert Allan-Designed Tug Makes Transatlantic Delivery to Carbones del Cerrejón

On 25 January 2013, the Media Luna, a newly-built AVT 3000 Class Voith Schneider tug sailed into Puerto de Bolivar, Colombia after voyaging under her own

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 290

Dalian shipbuilding
News

Global Shipbuilding Capacity Seen a Third Lower From 2008 Peak

(Bloomberg) — Global shipbuilding capacity is about a third lower than it was at the 2008 peak as yards close or reduce employment, RS Platou Economic

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 50

lamprell logo
News

James Moffat Takes Over as CEO of Lamprell

UAE-based rigbuilder Lamprell (ticker: LAM), announced today that James Moffat has now taken up his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Group. Peter

March 4, 2013
Total Views: 124

Thursday, February 28, 2013
scorpio tankers
Shipbuilding

Scorpio Orders Six New Fuel-Efficient Product Tankers

MONACO – New York-listed Scorpio Tankers (STNG) on Thursday said that it has exercised options for the construction of four fuel-efficient MR product

February 28, 2013
Total Views: 36

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
Engineering News

Cargill to Order Capesize Ships as Yard Prices Hit 20-Year Low

(Bloomberg) — Cargill Inc., the agricultural trader that accounts for 2 percent of world freight, is ordering new ships in a reversal of a policy against

February 28, 2013
Total Views: 237

pacific class 400 jack-up
Engineering News

Perisai Petroleum Orders Second Pacific Class 400 Jack-Up from PPL Shipyard

The jack-up drilling market continues to show strength today with the latest order by Perisai Petroleum Teknologi Bhd. for a Pacific Class 400 newbuild rig

February 28, 2013
Total Views: 112

Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Shipyard Photos of The Day – President Obama Talks Sequestration at Newport News Shipbuilding
Navy

Shipyard Photos of The Day – President Obama Talks Sequestration at Newport News Shipbuilding

U.S. President Barack Obama looks at the bow sections of the USS John Warner before speaking at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia on February

February 27, 2013
Total Views: 143

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Engineering News

Bergen CEO Considers Further Shipyard Sales After Lucrative Rosenberg Deal

(Bloomberg) — Bergen Group ASA, a Norwegian shipbuilder and offshore services company, would consider offers for one or both of its two remaining

February 27, 2013
Total Views: 116

keppel fels shipyard tuas
News

Keppel Offshore & Marine Wins $460 Million in Shipyard Construction Projects

In the past 24 hours, Singapore-based shipbuilder Keppel Offshore & Marine has added $460 million to their backlog with 5 new projects. The orders consist

February 27, 2013
Total Views: 363

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
lamprell bold tern brave
News

Lamprell Delivers the Bold Tern, a Self-Elevating Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

UAE rig-builder Lamprell announced today the successful of construction of the wind turbine installation vessel, Windcarrier 2 “Bold Tern.” Having

February 19, 2013
Total Views: 304