Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding

ABB releases details of ‘revolutionary’ propulsion system

A new propulsion concept, ABB DynafinTM, presented recently by the Zurich-based engineering company, is set to reduce energy consumption, increase uptime, cut maintenance costs, and save valuable engine room space on board ships. The company…

02.06.2023
Shipbuilding

Keel laid for Marshall Islands supply ship

The keel of an innovative cargo sailing ship for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has been laid at Asia Shipbuilding Co Ltd in Geoje, South Korea. The vessel will not only provide essential supplies to the island community, but also create…

02.06.2023
Shipbuilding

Zero-emissions inland container ship launched

Rotterdam-based Future Proof Shipping has launched a hydrogen-powered inland container ship, H2 Barge 1. The zero-emission vessel is said to be the first of its kind to be powered by hydrogen. It will sail between Rotterdam and an inland terminal in…

31.05.2023
Shipbuilding

12 million £ deal for Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce, a world leader in marine systems, has won a £12 million order to supply fuel-efficient manoeuvrability systems for four new cement carrying vessels.

02.03.2009
"Al Sheehaniya"
Shipbuilding

New vessels for Nakilat

Another Q-Flex LNG carrier, built in South Korea at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., was delivered to Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company). The "Al Sheehaniya" with a capacity of 210,000 cum will be used to ship LNG produced by…

27.02.2009
Shipbuilding

Design contract for Mobile Landing Platform Ship

General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $3.5 million design contract for the U.S. Navy’s Mobile Landing Ship (MLP) program.

25.02.2009
Shipbuilding

Malta orders patrol vessels

Austal has secured its first European defence contract with an order for four 21.2 metre inshore patrol craft - including training and spares support - with the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM). The vessels will be built at Austal’s Australian facilities…

20.02.2009

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