Shipyard News

German officials say a new ferry with mixed diesel and electric propulsion meets the same high eco-friendly standards as hybrid systems, reports Tom Todd.

Following the takeover of Burgess Marine Ltd. in December which led to it ceasing its operation at Trafalgar Wharf, Portchester, UK, the lease for the Syncrolift facility was released back to the…

UK naval shipbuilder Babcock has marked a key milestone in the build programme for the delivery of a fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Irish Naval Service as it successfully floated the…

Holland Shipyards Group has announced that it has again been contracted for the building of two more IJveer ferries of the 60-series for GVB Amsterdam.

Havyard Group will be delivering the design for seven battery-powered ferries to Fjord1, five of which will be built at the company’s own shipyard.

A new efficient Wagenborg ferry, designed by Van Oossanen was baptised ‘Fostaborg’ at the yard of its builder, Gebr. Van Enkhuizen in Makkum in March.

HydroComps hull design prediction software NavCad has been recently enhanced. NavCad provides critical feedback for early-stage design.

Throughout 2017 Quartzelec, an independent engineering service provider specializing in rotating electrical machines, has continued to actively support the UK’s Royal Navy via contracts placed by the MOD, Babcock Marine and BAE…

The Paroc Light Marine launch series has introduced new lightweight insulated solutions for A60 aluminium constructions enabling significant weight and cost reductions in the ship building industry.