Shipyard News

Mainstay Marine Solutions has been awarded a contract from STS Defence to build, fabricate and outfit the integrated communications masts for the British Royal Navy’s first three Type 26, City Class frigates.

Ferguson Marine Engineering (FMEL) has secured a contract to build what is believed to be the world’s first self-propelled air cushion barge for Mangistau ACV Solutions Ltd, part of the CMI Offshore…

Cheetah Marine has designed and built a second dive and patrol vessel for specialist police operations.

‘MJ’ took a trip over the Solent to check progress on MBNA Thames Clippers’ new 38m high speed catamaran in build at Wight Shipyard.

Unique Group’s Buoyancy & Ballast division has recently facilitated a high-profile dry dock project in Romania, involving the supply and operation of 840t of Seaflex inflatable buoyancy.

Estonia’s new 45m hybrid powered Police and Border Guard patrol boat is a surprising example of true vessel multifunctionality at work writes Jake Frith.

A UK passenger ferry has been converted to begin a new life as party boat on the Thames River in London.

UK-based marine services company Stewart Marine has contracted Neptune Marine in The Netherlands to build a new EuroCarrier 2611, which is to be named ‘Viking Energy’.

Paint and coating supplier Jotun has partnered with e-learning provider Seagull Maritime to develop a set of e-learning modules on the theme of onboard paint maintenance, with emphasis on in-service treatments.

Netherlands shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Gorinchem has hosted the Damen group’s third annual Workboat Festival, bringing together over 200 customers, media and industry partners.