Robert Allan Ltd. announced the recent award of contracts for two new designs of icebreaking OSVs for use in the North Caspian Sea. The contract was awarded to the Vancouver naval architects by the Turkish-based Palmali Group of Companies, and the vessels will be built by Besiktas Shipyard of Altinova, Turkey. Upon delivery the vessels [...]
Developed by Ivan Erdevicki Yacht Design in close collaboration with ICON YACHTS of the Netherlands, the new ICON-ER175 yacht concept has been honored with the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2013. This award, in the category of the ‘Best Concept Design over 40 meters and above’, was received at the Connaught Hotel in London, on [...]
German ship operator Hartmann Reederei has chosen Marlink to supply standardized Ku-band VSAT services to a diversified fleet of 74 vessels for an initial three-year duration. Hartmann Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG is headquartered in Leer, and encompasses the entire value-added chain of shipping, covering all activities in the maritime transport and logistics sector, as [...]
Vard Holdings Limited (VARD), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Simon Møkster Shipping for the design and construction of one Platform Supply Vessel (PSV). The shipbuilding contract for the design and construction of the vessel is expected [...]
Cochin Shipyard was awarded the certificate of excellence by the Department of Factories and Boilers, Government of Kerala, for outstanding performance in Industrial Safety in the category of Very Large Factories – Engineering (employing more than 500 workers). The award was presented by the Honorable Minister for Labour and Rehabilitation, Govt. of Kerala Shri Shibhu [...]
The management of Wintermar Offshore Marine (WINS) has taken delivery of “WM Natuna”, its latest Platform Supply Vessel (PSV). WM Natuna is equipped with DP2 (Dynamic Positioning) and has Oil recovery capability. Classified with ABS + A1(E) Offshore Support Vessel notation, she also has ERRV certification ( Emergency Rescue and Response) and Fifi class 1 (firefighting). [...]
Arklow Marine Services announced today a new build contract for Gardline in the U.K. This 19 metre wind farm service vessel is a totally new design and is constructed with a flexibly mounted deckhouse and wheelhouse in order to reduce noise absorption. Work will commence in early January and delivery date is July 2013. Currently [...]
The prestigious competition “Symbol of 2012” organized by Editor of Monitor Market ended on November 7, 2012. Laureate and winner of the title “Symbol of Shipyard’s Industry” was REMONTOWA SHIPBUILDING S.A. The jury has noted long traditions of the shipyard as well as the competence and experience of the staff. These are the main attributes [...]
The prestigious prize has been awarded to the innovative ship, which was designed and mostly built in the Netherlands, during the annual Maritime Awards Gala in Rotterdam on 8 November 2012. HMS Holland was competing against ten other ships for the award, with the decision ultimately coming down to HMS Holland and two other vessels: [...]
The Support Solutions Ship Repair team in Norfolk, Virginia has won a $27 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to work on the USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) The Support Solutions Ship Repair team in Norfolk, Virginia has won a $27 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to work on the USS Vella Gulf [...]
