Vessels & Shipyards

One of Germany’s oldest shipyards, Lindenau Werft in Kiel, is likely to close by year’s end as part of “unavoidable” cutbacks said to be caused, among other things, by competition from east…

Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has entered the cruiseship newbuilding market for the first time, partnering Italian company T Mariotti to build two expedition vessels for Seabourn Cruises

Building on the highly successful Diamond bulk carrier design programme, Cardiff-based Graig Shipping Group and DNV GL have collaborated in the development of a new Ultramax bulker concept, reports David Tinsley.

MOL’s ‘Oi Maru’ has joined a fleet tackling the transport demands fuelled by rising coal consumption by Japan’s power generation industry. David Tinsley reports.

A further phase of modernisation of UK shortsea operator Scotline’s fleet has been set in train through an order for a second newbuild dry cargo vessel of 4,785dwt from the Royal Bodewes…

The new management team at Oman Drydock Company is hoping shareholders will approve a series of investments aimed at gearing the repair yard for greater retrofitting demand, as well as an entry…

Six E-Flexer ro-pax vessels have now been contracted in China for fleet modernisation and service upgrades by north European short-sea specialist Stena Line, writes David Tinsley.

Montreal-based Fednav has ordered a new icebreaking bulk carrier in Japan to sustain the year-round transportation requirements of Glencore’s Raglan nickel mine in northern Quebec, writes David Tinsley.

Meticulous attention to every aspect of energy demand and usage is reflected in the 1A ice-classed ‘Fure Vinga’. The project lays down a new milestone in product carrier design and construction, writes…

US government funding has been authorised to begin the replacement of the country’s ageing fleet of state maritime academy training ships with a versatile new generation of national security multi-mission vessels (NSMV),…