In this the first issue of The Motor Ship in 2004 we feature the subjects of ?LNG Carriers?, ?Tugs and Towing?, ?Paints and Coatings? and our annual ?Top Ships ? feature which…

One of the more rewarding aspects of our work here at The Motor Ship is writing about ships, particularly those that incorporate innovative or unique features and state-of-the-art equipment. With hundreds of…

Impressive! Beautiful! Magnifique! Those were some of the enthusiastic comments which were accorded to Queen Mary 2 when she made her first outing to sea to undergo trials back in September of…

Designed by Macduff Ship Design in Scotland and built in Poland by the Northern Shipyard (Stocznia Polnocna) in Gdansk, the small but purposeful ferry Filla entered into service in June on the…

The Norwegian offshore industry achieved a remarkable double event in 2003 with the delivery of the world?s first two gas-driven cargo carrying ships. These platform supply vessels were ordered by the shipping…

A somewhat neglected ship type is the dredger, which is a pity since they are very high-tech with state-of-the-art equipment. A good example is Filippo Brunelleschi which, together with a sister ship…

China's first-ever rail ferry service was launched in January 2003 with the introduction of Yue Hai Tie I Hao, which was purpose built to link the mainland railway terminal at Zhanjiang, in…

The stainless steel tanker Xanthia was built for Norwegian owner Anders Utkilens Rederi (AUR) by compatriot shipbuilder Aker Aukra and was the eleventh vessel to be delivered by this yard for the…

Delivered in June, the 175,526 dwt Tai Chong Cheang Steamship-owned capesize bulk carrier CSK Fortune is a ship of many firsts. This Dunkirkmax was the first delivery from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS)…

In September the Danish ferry operator DFDS Tor took delivery of the lead ship in five-ship series of their new roro 3900 design developed in co-operation with the German shipyard of Flensburger…