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Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Delivers 10th Product Tanker

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a U.S. commercial shipyard, delivered to American Shipping Company (Oslo: AMSC) its tenth Veteran Class MT-46 product tanker.

First Russian Aircraft Carrier Could Use Ukrainian Builders

According to a report from Interfax-Ukraine the Russian Navy's first aircraft carrier could be constructed in cooperation with Ukrainian shipbuilders, a source

Keppel AmFELS Delivers Second Rowan Rig

Keppel AmFELS L.L.C., the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), is on track to deliver the second of four EXL rigs to Rowan Drilling Companies, Inc.

STX Norway Offshore to Build Icebreaker Tugs

STX Norway Offshore has signed contracts for the building of two icebreaker tugs to JSC Circle Marine Invest. The vessels will be delivered in 2011, and the total

Why Do New Boats Cost So Much?

With the economy as it is, one might expect to be able to walk into any shipyard, name your price and have construction of a brand new workboat commence instantaneously.

Construction to Start on New Damen Vinashin Shipyard

On 19 August 2010 the signing ceremony for the start of construction of the new shipbuilding facility of Damen Vinashin Shipyard in Haiphong, Vietnam took place

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Employment Reduction

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) for 292

Improvement in Order Inflows Key for Shipbuilders

Shipbuilding companies ABG Shipyard Ltd and Bharati Shipyard Ltd missed Street estimates for the June quarter. ABG's net profit fell by 20% from the year-ago period to '38.

UK Navy Needs Cheaper & More Adaptable Fleet

According to an August 23 report from Reuters, Britain's Royal Navy urgently needs to expand its fleet to secure vital trade routes, and should order cheaper, more

Mitsui Engineering, Schahin $1.2B Order From Petrobras

According to an August 22 report from Bloomberg, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. and Schahin Engenharia SA won a $1.2b order from Petroleo Brasileiro

Second Marine Travelift for Newport Shipyard

Marine Travelift Inc. announced that Newport Shipyard of Newport, R.I., has acquired one of its 100 BFMII mobile boat hoists. The new machine joins another Marine Travelift hoist already on site.

Keppel Looking to Build Specialized Craft

According to an August 20 report from www.todayonline.com, Keppel Corp is looking into building specialized ships like vessels to install wind turbines as well as ice breakers.

Opening of Newport News Plant Delayed

According to an August 19 report from www.dailypress.com, AREVA Newport News has delayed the start of manufacturing operations by at least a year due to a slower-than-expected

Coast Guard Interviews Potential Shipbuilders

According to an August 19 report from the Federal Times, the first contracts for the Coast Guard's next cutter program are still a year away, and the winner in

Keppel Shipyard Contract to Modify FPSO OSX-1

Keppel Shipyard Limited (Keppel Shipyard) has secured a contract for the modification of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel OSX-1, worth approximately S$50 million.

USACE Completes Dredge Hurley Extension

The Corps of Engineers Memphis District Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY), in partnership with the Corps of Engineers Marine Design Center (MDC) in Philadelphia, Pa.,

Carnival Orders New 71,300-Ton Cruise Ship

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has ordered a 71,300-ton cruise ship for its AIDA Cruises brand, which caters exclusively to the German-speaking market.

Ship Building Strategy for Indian Shipyards

According to an August 9 release from India’s Press Information Bureau, the Indian Navy has recommended introduction of modern and emerging techniques in

Major Order for STX France' Shipyard in Lanester

STX France Lorient SAS and STFMO (Société de Transports Fluvio-Maritimes de l'Ouest), a subsidiary of Sablières de l'Atlantique, have just

Seoul Shares Up 0.4% on Shipyards

According to an August 9 report from Reuters, Seoul shares rose as investor hopes for further stimulus measures from the U.S. Federal Reserve strengthened ahead of its meeting,

 
 
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