Shipyard News

Construction of a new 170m long cable-laying vessel is advancing with keel laying work now underway at Vard’s shipyards, part of Fincantieri Group.

A new survey vessel with the latest multibeam sonar equipment has begun work on the Forth and Tay estuaries.

A UK-based shipyard and engineering services company has appointed a new quality assurance manager to forge closer relationships with suppliers and strengthen best practise.

A Danish vessel designer has unveiled a mega RoPax ferry with a powerful eco-propulsion setup including battery power.

Shipbuilders can stay ahead in the efficiency race by choosing a technically-smart production line, a welding and production automation specialist has said.

Following successful trials in the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge and Ghent a robotic waterjet service for removing biofouling is now available in Belgium’s major ports.

Two new developments from a Dutch naval architect will make its range of hull resistance reducing foils suitable for a larger number of vessels.

The new 36m floating dredge Krabbe has gone into service on Germany’s River Elbe to help keep the upper reaches of the important waterway clear for shipping to and from the port…

Two diesel-electric multipurpose vessels are being built to help improve operational capabilities in Poland’s maritime sector next year.

The German maritime rescue service DGzRS has ordered a designated training ship from an inland yard and says it will be about 22m long and “unique”, reports Tom Todd.

A well-respected producer of commercial RIBs is moving in order to increase its production capacity and introduce more sustainable production principles.

A hull planned maintenance system based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels will help an Italian oil and gas industry contractor better optimise operations.

An established European builder of pilot boats has just handed over its 40th pilot boat to be delivered worldwide.

A new coating has been launched which is designed for fast and easy onboard ship maintenance until full recoating work can be scheduled.

The worlds largest all-electric ferry, has connected the ports of Søby and Fynshav on the islands of Aerø and Als, in southern Denmark.

A UK-based vessel design, build and repair company is reaping the rewards of a recent boatbuilding deal with a second build contract.

A leading aluminium vessel manufacturer, working in a tri-partnership agreement has launched a high performance, first-in-class fire-fighting vessel.

The future of a Scottish shipyard is at risk following confirmation that the company behind it is going into administration.

A shipyard in Palermo, Italy, has completed the lengthening of two vessels to make them the longest cruise ships in the world.