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Find news and stories from shipyards around the world, including new builds, ship repairs, drydocks, and advancements in shipyard technologies and heavy construction operations.


Friday, July 18, 2008
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M/V Mozah – Worlds Largest LNG Carrier

The latest news from South Korea: Today Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned named the first Q-Max (266,000 CBM) LNG Carrier, “MOZAH”,

July 18, 2008
Total Views: 351

Thursday, May 29, 2008
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Orders Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ship

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoI8BbIwYK8&feature=related The US-owned cruise operator, Regent Seven Seas, is taken bids on a brand new ultra-luxury

May 29, 2008
Total Views: 39

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Brazil Orders $30 Billion In New Drill Ships and Rigs

Petrobras, which today passed GE as the worlds fifth largest company, placed an order for $30 Billion in new Drill Ships and Rigs. For more on this story head

May 21, 2008
Total Views: 42

Saturday, May 3, 2008
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Birth Of A Giant – Supertanker Construction Video

This video show the 1975 construction of the tanker M/V Batillus in St. Nazaire, France. she has since been

May 3, 2008
Total Views: 178

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Good Times for Merchant Mariners? Newbuild Statistics Might Tell.
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Good Times for Merchant Mariners? Newbuild Statistics Might Tell.

(Originally published June 2007) The title of one story in this week’s MarEx Newsletter proclaims “Maritime Academy Graduation Heralds the

January 22, 2008
Total Views: 166

Saturday, December 15, 2007
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World’s Largest Cruise Ship – Keel Laying Ceremony

Cunard Cruiser tells us of the recent keel laying ceremony for what will be the world’s largest cruise ship. They write; Project Genesis, the largest

December 15, 2007
Total Views: 263

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
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Edward Burtynsky – Shipbreaking Images

Edward Burtynsky makes a wish: that his images — stunning landscapes that document humanity’s impact on the world — help persuade millions to

October 24, 2007
Total Views: 288

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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Drydocking A Cruise Ship – Video

Part 2 of the video

September 12, 2007
Total Views: 31

Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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The Fairfield Titan

Shipping Times brings us the story of the Fairfield Titan: When constructed in 1911 it was the biggest crane in the world. Over the years it has lifted

September 4, 2007
Total Views: 111

Friday, July 27, 2007
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Ship Engine Falls Off Truck – San Diego

In some offbeat news a 200 ton diesel-electric engine slid off a truck in downtown San Diego this morning while being transported to NASSCO’s shipyard.

July 27, 2007
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