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‘Titanic’ builder in trouble as loan backing refused and CEO leaves
Harland & Wolff has been refused a loan guarantee by the UK government, putting the business in jeopardy just five years after facing similar woes.
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12 RIBs ordered to replace Dutch rescue boats
The Royal Dutch Rescue Society is celebrating its 200th year this year – and will replace 12 of its rescue boats with RIBs from the Stormer Shipyard.
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Damen signs four-vessel deal with Toyota Tsusho
Damen Shipyards Group has received a four-vessel order from Toyota Tsusho as the Japanese company kicks off its first such project in Angola.
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Briggs Marine’s new vessel takes to the water
The latest chapter in the story of Briggs Marine’s new maintenance support vessel has been celebrated with its launching ceremony in Spain, before it goes to be fitted out.
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Shipyard carries out first inland vessel overhaul
German shipyard Strela Shiprepair has reported a successful service of its first inland vessel.
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Sanmar builds another 7 battery-electric tugs
Sanmar is building on its experience with electric tugs with another seven on order, five for unnamed clients and a further two on spec.
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A new lease of life for a historic deep-sea fishing vessel
The historic GDR vessel ’Stubnitz’ is being revitalised by Strela Shiprepair
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Powerful new tug protects Spain’s coastline
A powerful new rescue vessel has entered service with Salvamento Marítimo (SASEMAR), Spain’s maritime search and rescue agency, joining the society’s already large and impressive fleet of rescue vessels.
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Fincantieri chairman Claudio Graziano dies suddenly
Fincantieri has published an emotional tribute to chairman Claudio Graziano, who was found dead at his home on Monday.
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Thames Clippers selects batteries for ferries
Aluminium shipbuilder Wight Shipyard has chosen to fit two of its ferries with Octopus batteries from EST-Floattech.
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Panama Canal orders 10 hybrid-electric tugs
Up to 20 hybrid-electric tugs have been ordered for the Panama Canal, with Norwegian battery developer Corvus Energy contracted to supply the batteries.
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MST contracted to produce German navy boats
Seawork exhibitor Marine Specialised Technology (MST) has been contracted to produce eight operational fast raiding boats for the German Navy.
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Bibby hires builder of first electric CSOV
Spanish shipyard Gondan has been contracted to build an electric Commissioning Service Operations Vessel to operate in UK and European waters.
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MEPs urged to save Europe’s maritime industry
“It is time for urgent policy action,” a new paper presented to MEPs has claimed, saying it is essential to regain and secure the maritime industry in Europe.
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2nd dual-fuel ferry launched in Scotland
A second dual-fuel ro-ro ferry has been launched on the River Clyde in Scotland.
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Busy times and full order books for Med Marine
Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine is keeping busy with orders and deliveries in the Mediterranean region.
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Vard aims to strengthen business with new CEO
Ship designer and builder Vard Group has appointed former Ulstein CEO Cathrine Marti as its chief executive officer.
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Sanmar delivers quartet of different tugs
Sanmar has delivered four tugs of quite different design types to owners in Italy, France and Norway.
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Fleet renewal for Dutch pusher tugs
Thyssenkrupp Veerhaven has ordered the first climate-friendly designs for its pusher tug replacement plans.
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Damen signs two tug order with BOA
BOA Group has ordered two tugs from Dutch tug builder Damen as part of a strategic fleet renewal programme.