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 [...]
On 5 May, 2013, the first of two Very Large Crude Carrier tankers (VLCC) ordered by Sovcomflot Group was successfully launched. SCF is a world leader in the product carrier segment, as well as in the Aframax and Suezmax oil tanker segments. In line with the SCF development strategy, the construction of the two new [...]
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On 7 May 2013, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) kicked off a six-month consultation period in which it will seek widespread input on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments. The intention is to gather data from a broad spectrum of stakeholders from which recommendations on how to alleviate administrative burdens [...]
On May 4th, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard held a launching ceremony for gas carrier Sibur Voronezh, the first out of two semi-refrigerator LPG carriers ordered by Sovcomflot Group (SCF). Sibur Voronezh is due to be completed and delivered in mid July 2013, whereas the second gas carrier Sibur Tobol is scheduled for completion by September 2013. [...]
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IHC Merwede has today successfully launched Subsea 7′s 550t pipelaying vessel, SEVEN WAVES, at its shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands. The naming ceremony was carried out by Mrs Lucia Andrade, the ship’s God Mother and Subsea 7 Brazil’s Vice President Projects & Operations. The SEVEN WAVES is the fifth vessel contracted by [...]
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Evolution Commercial announced the launch of the first of 2 Crew Transfer Catamarans, built to service the Oil and Gas industry at Barrow Island. Designed by One 2 Three Naval Architects and built by Evolution Commercial, this team broke all records with this project. The vessel was fully designed ready for cutting in 10 days [...]
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Russian shipbuilder Okskaya (Oka) has launched the ninth sea/river tanker of project RST27, the ‘VF Tanker – 19′. Project RST27 vessels, designed by Marine Engineering Bureau, are constructed for the shipping company V.F.Tanker (part of VBTH, majority owned by Universal Cargo Logistics Holding). Special requirements of the Russian and world petroleum companies, additional ecological RS [...]
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) recently launched the third Anti Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC) from its main yard. Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM AVSM YSM NM VSM ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral (Retd) A K Verma, VSM, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Kolkata and other dignitaries from Armed Forces, Ministry [...]
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. yesterday announced the launch of a campaign targeting all MOL-operated vessels, starting on April 15. MOL forges ahead to become the world leader in safe operation. As part of these efforts, President Muto, executives, and other personnel will visit MOL-operated vessels to meet on-board employees and exchange information and opinions about [...]
VT Halter Marine yesterday launched the first, out of ten ordered, 97.2m long Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) “HOS Commander”. The vessel is based on VT Halter Marine’s Super 320 design developed for Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. The Super 320 design is based on an enlarged version of an 88-metre Platform Supply Vessel, HOS Coral, which [...]
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