Month: June 2011

Swire Pacific Offshore Operations has placed an order for four Havyard 844 XL, 13,125kW anchor handling tug supply vessels with ST Marine, part of the Singapore Technologies Engineering group.

Renewable energy was the key to success at Mercator Medias Seawork Awards dinner in Southampton, UK, on 14 June, with the top award going to a wind turbine access system.

Danish ship designer Knud E. Hansen, in partnership with Fleetway, has recently signed a contract with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada for the basic design of a series of…

Vessel designer Incat Crowther says that it is becoming involved in refurbishment of its older designs, bringing them up to latest economic and environmental standards.

UK company Kittiwake Developments has announced the acquisition of Holroyd Instruments, a manufacturer of acoustic emission technology, which Kittiwake says will strengthen its presence in condition monitoring.

Austal Ships has announced that it has been chosen as the preferred tenderer as prime contractor for the design, construction and support of eight new vessels for the Australian Customs and Border…