Vard Holdings Limited (VARD), together with its subsidiaries, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels generated revenue of NOK 2.75 billion for 1Q 2013, representing a 2% dip from the same period in 2012 (1Q 2012), reflecting overall stable operations in spite of challenging circumstances in some markets. Order [...]
For the Dutch shipbuilding industry 2012 was a challenging year. In general the industry was able to achieve relatively good results. The various shipbuilding categories however showed a mixed picture. Holland Shipbuilding Association hereby presents you a statistical overview of the Dutch shipbuilding cluster in 2012. New constructions of seagoing vessels Although Dutch shipbuilders had [...]
In May 2013, Torgem launched the first vessels from its multiple order for Saudi Arabia – first to hit the water was the 30m ASD tug, followed by a 25m ASD tug. In June 2012, Macduff Ship Design Ltd secured it’s largest single contract to date for a total of ten vessels comprising five new [...]
Bergen Group Fosen has notified Fjord Line about need of more time for testing of engines and other equipment before MS “Stavangerfjord” can be delivered. Fjord Line AS has therefore decided to postpone the first sailing with Stavangerfjord from 21 June to 14 July. MS “Stavangerfjord” is the first of two cruise ferries currently being [...]
d’Amico International Shipping S.A. announced that its operating subsidiary d’Amico Tankers Limited (Ireland), exercised today its purchase options and entered in to contracts for the construction of two additional new product /chemical tankers ( Hull S410 and S411 – 50,000 dwt Medium Range) with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. – Korea, expected to be delivered [...]
PIRIOU and DCNS have announce the establishment of KERSHIP, a joint company for building ships to civil standards intended for implementation of State action at sea. This project forms part of the respective growth strategies of the two stakeholders, broadening their access to markets. Held jointly by PIRIOU (55%) and DCNS (45%), KERSHIP is a [...]
South Korea-based Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co (HMD), two days ago, signed a contract to build four products carriers for an unnamed European owner. The contract, announced yesterday in a regulatory filing, is estimated to be worth around $126.2 million. The announcement did not disclose any particulars of the ships or equipment to be used onboard [...]
Keppel FELS has delivered a second KFELS B Class jackup rig to offshore Mexican oil field services company, Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro (Oro Negro). Named Laurus at Keppel FELS today, the rig was delivered eleven days early and with a perfect safety record. Laurus is the second of two high-specification jackup rigs that [...]
KONGSBERG has been awarded a significant offshore automation contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The contract covers deliveries to four Transocean owned new-build drill ships, with an option for KONGSBERG to deliver products and services for six more drill ships. “We call this a ‘Full Picture’ solution, as it includes dynamic positioning, position [...]
AVEVA announced yesterday that it is presenting and exhibiting at Offshore Support Vessel Technology 2013, taking place on 9 – 12 June at the Le Royal Méridien, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. David Thomson, Solution Strategy Manager, AVEVA, will present a paper exploring strategies and opportunities for the handover of a vessel’s complete digital information [...]
