Cemre Shipyard in Altinova, Turkey held a launching ceremony for the hull of the “Lewek Inspector” Diving Support Vessel on 13th of April 2013. Lewek Inspector will now head to Norway for final outfitting at Havyard’s Leirvik yard. The scheduled time of arrival is in mid-May. The construction of the vessel was ordered by Forland [...]
The world’s largest Wood Chip Carrier built by Mingde Heavy Industry was successfully launched in the afternoon of 22nd April 2013. Nantong Mingde laid the keel of the 4,700,000 C.F. Wood Chip Carrier (MD146) in August 2012. Compared with other similar bulk ships, this Wood Chip Carrier possesses the characteristics of large capacity, high efficiency, [...]
Jacking gears are by definition the most characteristic systems of self-elevating units and jack-ups. However, this gear remains often neglected on board, with a high potential for dire consequences. In order to achieve higher availability, reduce the risk of gear failure and lower the life cycle cost, DNV is inviting the industry to participate in [...]
On January 30th, at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, Shanghai, the launching of m.v. Taagborg took place. This ship (yard number 1596A) is the second vessel in a series of 21000 tons, 1A ice classed, multi purpose vessels, the Chinese yard is building for Royal Wagenborg. The vessels in this series are geared with four 60 [...]
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On 29 Nov CIC Boluomiao Shipyard held a test of LR’s Welding Certification. In order to meet the developing challenges of global ship repair industry, the certification from the Classification Societies is essential to strengthen the manufacturing technology and cater for the needs of various clients. Additionally, the yard pays great attention to training and [...]
The latest model of Maritime Partner’s Alusafe range was launched at sea this week. The boat is a high speed patrol boat which will be delivered to the Republic of Ghana, Ministery of Transport. The vessel will do its service at the Ghana Port and Harbor Authorities. Both the hull and superstructure are built in aluminum. [...]
On 16th Nov. 2012,the 57000DWT Bulk carrier (HT096) built by Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for Eagle has been successfully launched on No.1 slipway of Hantong. The vessel is class approved by LR. vice general manager Mr. Zheng Xishan who, together with the representatives of the ship-owner and the class, attended the ceremony. Jiangsu Hantong [...]
The escort tugboat of project PE-65, building No 504, the regular tugboat of the Acceptance Program of 2013, is launched. The assignments of the vessel are: – Towing of vessels and floating objects in harbor areas and open seas. – Performing of escort operations at the speed of 10 knots. – Fire fighting operations at [...]
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Shipham Valves, a subsidiary of Wärtsilä, has completed the development programme for a new range of composite single plate wafer check valves, which will be introduced to the market place at the Valve World Exhibition to be held in Düsseldorf at the end of November. Available in sizes from 3” – 12” / DN80 – [...]
Gov. Jay Nixon was at the riverfront in Caruthersville to press the launch button for a new cargo barge built by Trinity Marine Products for Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM). The Governor said Trinity Marine, a leading manufacturer of barges used to transport products on the country’s inland waterways, is a great example of how [...]
