Shipbuilding Tribune

Finland: Wartsila Dual-Fuel Engines Exceed 3 Million Running Hours

Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel engines have exceeded 3 million running hours in both land-based and marine applications. This milestone represents a dual-fuel technology track record that cannot be matched by any other engine manufacturer. Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets, is the recognised frontrunner in dual-fuel engine technology. [...]

September 20, 2011 | Posted in Company News,Europe & Eurasia,News by topic,Regional news | Read More »

U.S. Navy’s Aircraft Carrier CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford to Exceed Contract’s Price

The U.S. Navy’s next-generation aircraft carrier CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford could exceed the current contract’s price by about 11%, Naval Sea … By Michael Fabey (aviationweek) Source: aviationweek, August 12, 2011;

August 12, 2011 | Posted in Americas,Company News,News by topic,Regional news,Shipyard News | Read More »

UK: Babcock to Exceed USD 109 Million in Savings Thanks to WSMI Agreement with MoD

Babcock has achieved a score of 90% in the two year review of the four year Warship Support Modernisation Initiative (WSMI) partnering agreement between Babcock and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Devonport. The review findings demonstrate Babcock’s ability to work successfully with the MoD not only in being on track to deliver the £67 [...]

August 2, 2011 | Posted in Company News,Europe & Eurasia,News by topic,Regional news,Shipyard News,Top Stories | Read More »