Shipyard News

The first of three big ocean-going patrol ships is in test operation with the Bundespolizei, reports Tom Todd.

An 110m vehicle/passenger ferry has been launched from Incat Tasmania’s shipyard in Australia to commence sea trials before delivery to her owner Virtu Ferries for service between Malta and Sicily.

US classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principal (AIP) to Neptun Ship Design for its Wind Turbine Transport Vessel design.

Diverse Marine Ltd. and Cowes Harbour Commission, UK have signed a contract for the design, construction and delivery of a 9m Patrol RIB.

A heavy cargo deck carrier with an extremely high load-bearing capacity and a 3,600sqm flat loading deck for maximum utilisation and easy use is currently being built at a Chinese shipyard for…

German shipyard FSG is readying what is described as Europe’s largest LNG cruise ferry after finally delivering its most complex RoRo passenger ship to date, writes Tom Todd.

A former German sea rescue cruiser has begun a second life after conversion into the fire-fighting ship Albert Wegener for Port of Rostock authorities, reports Tom Todd.

Three ships in Germany’s impressive fleet of research vessels have completed visits to local North Sea shipyards, reports Tom Todd.

The AG Ems shipping group is to retro-fit a second ferry with LNG DF propulsion following the approval of German Government funding, writes Tom Todd.