Month: September 2007

The Malaysian shipping company Global Carriers Bhd has awarded two shipbuilding contracts worth a combined $21.76 million to the Chinese shipbuilder Ningbo Shipyard Co Ltd. The contract involves building two double-hull oil…

The Committee for Expertise of Shipbuilding Specifics (CESS) held its annual meeting in San Francisco on 30 August when the members associations Japan, Europe, Korea and U.S.A. gathered and discussed key issues…

Aker Yards ASA has entered into a contract with the Spanish company Sener Ingenier?a y Sistemas S.A. for the implementation of FORAN System across the group's shipbuilding organization.FORAN is already operating successfully…

Lloyd?s Register has announced the introduction of RuleOutlook Live, a new interactive online service to keep ship owners and operators informed and up to date with the regulatory environment affecting the maritime…

According to industry sources, ABG Shipyard is close to bagging a $350 million European order. However, ABG Shipyard management has said that it cannot comment on the specific deal.Anything above $360 million…

Iran has formed an international consortium to attain technology for constructing LNG carriers. Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company (IOECC) is currently holding talks with reputable international companies to acquire the technology…

The second of B.C. Ferries (BCF) Super C-Class vessel was recently launched at the FSG Shipyard in Flensburg, Germany. Named ?Coastal Inspiration?, the newbuilding will carry 370 vehicles and 1,650 passengers on…

The construction of the first indigenous offshore drilling rig in India is likely to be delayed as Mumbai-based Bharati Shipyard may not be able to build and deliver the jack-up rig by…