Vessels & Shipyards

A dormant shipyard in the west of England is set to re-open following purchase by London-based energy group InfraStrata, which also saved Harland & Wolff (H&W) from closure last year, writes David…

A new concept of short-sea cargo vessel that would facilitate technological adaptation and updating over time has been proposed by a Dutch company, writes David Tinsley.

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has boosted its orderbook by landing a US$410 million contract from Saudi Arabia for an extensive series of petrochemical carriers, writes David Tinsley.

Florida-headquartered Fresh Del Monte Produce has initiated a major programme of tonnage renewal for its services linking Latin America with the US market, writes David Tinsley.

Sri Lankan shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard has scored a major success on the European market by landing a potential 10-vessel deal with a Norwegian shortsea specialist, writes David Tinsley.

‘Smart ship’ technologies permeate a new generation of 2,940TEU container vessels built in Taiwan for Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp, writes David Tinsley.

Houlder has won another contract with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IoMSPC), acting as technical advisor in the design and build of its latest battery hybrid ferry.

The delivery of the last of a series of six geared handysize carriers from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for Bulgaria-based ship operator Navibulgar is scheduled for August.

The first of two dual-fuel Caledonian MacBrayne ferries being built at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd, has been moved to dry dock in Greenock to undergo a planned schedule of remedial work.