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Monday, October 22, 2012
rongsheng heavy industries
Finance

Speculators Elevate Rongsheng Stock 22 Percent on Offshore Market Optimism

(Bloomberg) — China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Ltd. jumped by a record in Hong Kong trading as a new manager and an order to build a

October 22, 2012
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
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Engineering News

Azipods Chosen by Swire Pacific for Windfarm Installation Vessels

ABB recently delivered four Azipod C propulsion systems for the Blue Ocean II Wind Turbine Installation Vessel built by Samsung Shipyard in Korea. This is a

October 20, 2012
Total Views: 44

shagang sunshine
News

NYK Lines Accepts Delivery of Namura-Built “WOZMAX” Bulk Carrier

On 17 October, a naming and delivery ceremony was held at Namura Shipbuilding Co. for the Shagang Sunshine, a new 250,000 DWT, WOZMAX ore carrier.  This is

October 20, 2012
Total Views: 126

Friday, October 19, 2012
Big Day for Canadian Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

Big Day for Canadian Shipbuilding

Seaspan Marine today broke ground on a $200 million re-development and facilities upgrade at its Vancouver Shipyard facility that will help the yard fulfill a

October 19, 2012
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Defense

Austal Lays Keel of 6th US Navy Littoral Combat Ship

Austal held a keel-laying ceremony today for the third Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) – Jackson (LCS 6), one of five Austal-designed

October 19, 2012
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
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Engineering News

Steel-Cutting Commences for Shell’s Offshore Monstrosity…the Prelude FLNG Facility

LONDON–Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) said Thursday that major construction had begun on the world’s first floating vessel that will use new

October 18, 2012
Total Views: 11

turbine transfers austal
Engineering News

Austal Continues Push into the Wind Farm Market with Latest Support Vessel Order

Reflecting its renewed competitiveness in the international market for small and medium-sized commercial vessels, Austal announced today that they have

October 18, 2012
Total Views: 20

keppel fels shipyard tuas
News

High Overhead and Material Costs Cut Deep into Profits at Keppel Corp

SINGAPORE–Keppel Corp. (BN4.SG) Thursday said third-quarter net profit fell 14.7% from a year earlier as a rise in costs outpaced revenue growth. Net

October 18, 2012
Total Views: 23

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Aker Philadelphia Lays Keel of Jones Act Tanker for SeaRiver
Shipbuilding

Aker Philadelphia Lays Keel of Jones Act Tanker for SeaRiver

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI), the sole operating subsidiary of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (Oslo: AKPS), held a ceremonial keel laying today for

October 17, 2012
Total Views: 6

Batista to Pump $500 Million Into Brazil’s OSX
Shipbuilding

Batista to Pump $500 Million Into Brazil’s OSX

RIO DE JANEIRO–Brazilian businessman Eike Batista will buy $500 million in shares of shipbuilding and oilfield services company OSX Brasil S/A (OSXB3.BR)

October 17, 2012
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Monday, October 15, 2012
osx brasil grupo
Finance

OSX Brasil Receives $736 Million in Financing from Merchant Marine Fund

RIO DE JANEIRO–Brazil’s Merchant Marine Fund has approved additional financing for oilfield services company OSX Brasil SA (OSXB3.BR) to complete

October 15, 2012
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Shipyard Photo of The Day – Rolling Out 11,300 Tons of Aircraft Carrier
Navy

Shipyard Photo of The Day – Rolling Out 11,300 Tons of Aircraft Carrier

Workers at BAE Systems on Sunday moved the biggest section of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, the first of two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, out of the

October 15, 2012
Total Views: 27

Friday, October 12, 2012
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News

Damen Awarded Kuwaiti Newbuild Contract for Over Two Dozen Tugs

Damen Shipyards announced today that they have signed a contract with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for 14 Damen ASD Tugs. The series consist of two types, with 9

October 12, 2012
Total Views: 90

Romney’s Navy Means Naval Shipbuilding Boom, So Says His Advisor Anyway
Navy

Romney’s Navy Means Naval Shipbuilding Boom, So Says His Advisor Anyway

(Bloomberg) — Mitt Romney’s pledge to build 15 Navy vessels a year, up from about nine a year now planned, is a goal that will probably be

October 12, 2012
Total Views: 6

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
oscv siem offshore
Engineering News

Siem Offshore Orders Another Pair of Offshore Subsea Construction Vessels

STX OSV announced today that Norwegian offshore vessel owner, Siem Offshore has declared options for the design and construction of two additional Offshore

October 10, 2012
Total Views: 54

Monday, October 8, 2012
Young-wook Chin
Finance

As European Cash Dries Up, Korean Shipyards Look at Local Financing Options

(Bloomberg) — Korea Finance Corp. has bid for its first plane-financing deal and started offering loans to shipbuilders as local companies look for new

October 8, 2012
Total Views: 4

China’s JES International Turns to Offshore Oil and Gas For Boost
Engineering News

China’s JES International Turns to Offshore Oil and Gas For Boost

With scores of Chinese shipbuilders struggling to stay afloat, some have been forced to diversify their offerings and look to adjacent markets for even the

October 8, 2012
Total Views: 9

Friday, October 5, 2012
talha mar osv damen
Engineering News

Wilson, Sons Delivers Pair of CAT-powered PSVs to Brazilian Customer, 4 More on the Way

Damen Shipyards announced today the delivery of two, PSV 4500 platform supply vessels, plus another four which are currently under construction and destined

October 5, 2012
Total Views: 27

Thursday, October 4, 2012
Greek Shipyard Workers Take The Offensive, Break Into Defense Ministry
Shipbuilding

Greek Shipyard Workers Take The Offensive, Break Into Defense Ministry

ATHENS–Greek shipyard workers clashed with riot police Thursday after protesters stormed the country’s defence ministry in a dispute over unpaid

October 4, 2012
Total Views: 2

far solitaire
Engineering News

SMM Hamburg’s “Ship of the Year” Delivered to Farstad Shipping

The DNV-classed Far Solitaire (UT 754 WP) was delivered today from the STX OSV Langsten shipyard to its new owner, Farstad Shipping.  Last month, this vessel

October 4, 2012
Total Views: 12
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