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

Thrane & Thrane to acquire Naval Electronics AB

Thrane & Thrane, the Danish manufacturer of equipment and systems for global mobile communication, has signed an agreement to acquire the Malmoe based advanced marine TV and Radioantennas manufacturer, Naval Electronics AB (Naval).

06.02.2009
Shipbuilding

More tugs for Kotug

Kotug International B.V. with towing services in the ports of Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Le Havre has christened "SD Seal" and "SD Seahorse" which had been delivered from Turkish shipyard Eregli last year.

04.02.2009
Shipbuilding

Vale signs contracts with national shipyards

The metal and mining company Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) signed a contract with three national shipyards for the construction of 15 new tugboats (boats that assist in the manoeuver of vessels at ports), 32 barges and two pushers.

04.02.2009
Shipbuilding

Change in corporate management

Ole Heggheim, Chief Financial Officer and executive vice president of STX Europe, has decided to resign from his position. Byung-Ryun Woo has been appointed as new CFO, and Hans-Jørgen Wibstad has been appointed as senior vice president for…

03.02.2009

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