Vessels & Shipyards

After 30 years’ service, Atlantic Container Line’s G3 con-ros are being replaced by the innovative G4 generation. David Tinsely reports.

Vard Holdings Limited has announced that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one offshore vessel for an undisclosed international customer.

Shipowner Anthony Veder has worked with Cat dealer Bolier to complete what it calls the industry’s first in-hull retrofit—saving considerable time and money in the process.

Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine has opened a new state-of-the-art steel structure fabrication workshop to meet its steel fabrication needs into the future.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding has received an order from Astomos Energy Cooperation for a large liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier.

Norwegian boat builder Kleven has signed an agreement with Danish fishing vessel owner Gitte Henning AS to build a combined pelagic trawler/purse seiner.

Commercial shipbuilder Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd, Glasgow UK, has been awarded a £97m contract by CMAL for two 100m long LNG ferries.

Østensjø Rederi’s new service operation vessel to support wind farm operations will be designed and equipped by Rolls-Royce.