Shipyard News

When a workboat builder from Finland decided to enter the leisure market with a new aluminium design they realised that the boat they had developed would also have potential in the workboat…

In many parts of Asia, Rubber Airbag Ship Launching is the most used method for launching a vessel. ‘Maritime Journal’ spoke to Kevin Ang from www.shiplaunching.org to find out more information on…

The first four Advanced Rotortugs of the ART80-32 class, incorporating the unique triple Azimuth drive concept, were delivered to their owners Elisabeth Ltd during the last two months of 2014 for use…

The identical multi-purpose Heincke and Alkor were among sophisticated research ships calling at German shipyards as the year turned for specialist engine work, overhaul or regular maintenance.

Cammell Laird of Birkenhead, UK has signed an ambitious new agency agreement aimed at ramping up the company’s profile in the thriving marine and offshore markets in Scandinavia.

UK-based Marlin Environmental Services’ maintenance & engineering division recently installed a large-scale ultrasonic cleaning tank at its new head office site in Chichester Marina.

Blyth Workcats is based on Canvey Island, Essex, UK where it builds specialised catamaran workboats in lengths of 10, 11, 12, 14, 17 and 20-metres for all types of marine work. ‘Maritime…

The second of the Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being built by Babcock for the Irish Naval Service, LÉ James Joyce, has just been floated for the first time at Babcock’s Appledore shipyard…

Tuco Marine of Denmark has partnered with EffectShips International and Diab in a high technology project to create a vessel in carbon fibre featuring a unique and patented hull technology.

Over 120 new jobs could be created in Brightlingsea, UK, if boatbuilder CTruk’s Advanced Composite Technology Centre project receives grant funding support.

After the successful delivery of five marine survey catamarans to Ukraine, Cheetah Marine has now completed a Cheetah 7.9m Survey vessel for Georgia. Powered by 100hp Honda four stroke outboard engines, the…

The official sea trials have been held of the first CoCo Yachts designed and Afai Southern Shipyard built Urban Sprinter 2000 fast ferry, named ‘Pão de Açúcar’. This is the first vessel…

The 45m offshore patrol vessel ‘Atco Noura’, designed by Macduff Ship Design of the UK and built by Tor Marine of Turkey, has completed a rigorous trials schedule. This included reaching its…

North Germany’s waterways and shipping office (WSA) in Cuxhaven is taking delivery of a new Dutch-built Type 1640 hydrographic survey boat in November for service on the Lower Elbe.

Hamburg’s newest Type 2000 port excursion and ferry boat Reiherstieg, the 14th to enter service with Hadag, will probably be the last from small local yard SSB, which has built all but…

Denmark’s Tuco Marine Group has launched the newest vessel in its ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats; the ProZero 11m Wind Farm Service Boat.

According to UK-based marine noise and vibration specialist, Halyard, commercial boats of all sizes can produce overbearing noise from their engines, generators and exhaust systems. This, Halyard says, can make for an…