Vessels & Shipyards

Five years in the making, Germany’s unique new €113.8 million government-owned LNG research all-rounder Atair has finally entered service, writes Tom Todd.

A new Japanese-built generation optimised for east Asian container trade is entering service with ambitious Wan Hai Lines, writes David Tinsley.

Preparations for business revival and redirection after the collapse of cruise tourism are central to endeavours by shipbuilders in the Federal Republic, writes David Tinsley.

Built in Baku to a Ukrainian design, Azerbaijan’s new ferry is central to the country’s logistic goals and testament to its advancing production capabilities.

After over 60,000 hours of trouble-free operation for shipowner Polarcus, Berg Propulsion’s Twin Fin direct electric drive propulsion system has been chosen by CSL Group for their latest self unloading bulk carrier…

HGK Shipping in Duisburg is building two innovative low-draught inland tankers of “pioneering” hybrid propulsion design and more are likely to follow, reports Tom Todd.

Belgian medium-speed manufacturer ABC Engines is poised to land a major export contract to refit inland waterway vessels with dual-fuel machinery, writes David Tinsley.

Norwegian short-sea self-discharger specialist Hagland Shipping has ordered a new generation of geared mini bulkers distinguished by a hybrid propulsion system, writes David Tinsley.

Australian company TT-Line has inked contracts for two 48,000gt ro-pax ferries at Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), scarcely eight months after withdrawing from a previous agreement.

The two Kiel-based shipyard partners of Nobiskrug Werft say its insolvency will have” no negative impact” on their own activities, reports Tom Todd.