Ship&Offshore
04.11.2009
Shipbuilding

Dampskibsselskabet Norden takes delivery of MR tanker

A 48006 dwt Medium Range product tanker for Hellerup based ship operator Norden was recently named at Iwagi Zosen Shipyard, one of eight yards in the Seto Inland Sea region which together form Japan’s leading ship builder, Imabari Shipbuilding Co.…
Ship&Offshore
03.11.2009
Shipbuilding

New contract from Hellesøy Verft AS

Bergen Group, Norway, has, through its subsidiary Bergen Group Skarveland AS, received a contract with the Norwegian yard Hellesøy Verft AS for complete pipe installation valued NOK 25.5 million. The contract is related to a new offshore vessel for a…
Ship&Offshore
30.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Federal guarantee to support U.S. construction of 39 barges

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has agreed to guarantee loans of $40.8 million to enable the Canal Barge Company, Inc. of New Orleans, LA, to order nine asphalt barges and 30 open hopper barges.
Ship&Offshore
29.10.2009
Shipbuilding

Vacon to extend services in Latin America

The global AC drives manufacturer Vacon is extending its services in Brazil, where the economy is rapidly recovering from a short-term recession.