Houston-based marine projects specialist Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (GLDD) has expanded its fleet of vessels following the delivery of two new workboats built by Conrad Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana. Cape Hatteras and Cape Canaveral belong to a series of shallow-draught workboats designed by Netherlands-based the Damen Shipyards Group to perform numerous roles […]
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Netherlands’ Damen Shipyards wins contract for the supply of four, fully electric, passenger car ferries to British Columbia
Damen Shipyards Group has been selected to build four new hybrid electric Island Class vessels for BC Ferries.
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | January 18 – New ferries for Greenland, India, UK and Canada
An operator in Greenland welcomes a new compact ferry to its fleet while an Indian shipyard launches an electric commuter catamaran. Construction starts on a ferry that will serve coastal communities in the UK. Finally, a Canadian owner places orders for additional electric vessels. Passenger boat delivered to Greenland operator Greenland-based ferry and tour operator […]
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2023
WORK BOAT WORLD: Sonia Malaluan has been selected to serve as the new administrator of the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), taking over from Hernani Fabia. Malaluan was previously MARINA’s Deputy Administrator for Planning, serving in the post since November 2022. She has spent...
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | December 7 – Spanish Navy’s newest submarine, Israeli Navy attack craft launch and more
The Spanish Navy takes delivery of a new submarine as a future Israeli Navy patrol boat is launched into the water for the first time. The US Navy christens an amphibious assault ship. Finally, a Dutch-German partnership begins construction of a new frigate for the German Navy. Lead boat of new...
VESSEL REVIEW | King Shaka Zulu – South African Navy acquires multi-role vessel for inshore operations
The South African Navy has taken delivery of SAS King Shaka Zulu, the second in a series of three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) built locally by Damen Shipyards Cape Town. As with earlier sister SAS Sekhukhune, the second Warrior-class MMIPV was designed by Netherlands-based the Damen Shipyards Group to provide the South African Navy […]
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COLUMN | The First Three Days of Christmas 2023: ferry fiasco continues at Ferguson; CBM doubles down at Damen; MOL takes two; three Azerbaijani reporters jailed [Offshore Accounts]
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… a partridge in a pear tree, according to the ancient English carol, but here at Baird Maritime, that’s the cue for a dozen topical features on the offshore industry. Lovers of yuletide traditions – and even those of you who are checking your phone […]
Offshore Vessel News Roundup | December 1 – Greek FSRU delivery, SWATH crewboat orders and more
A rebuilt floating processing unit has been handed over to a Greek owner while a Dutch operator places orders for additional renewables support vessels. Designs have meanwhile been selected for crewboats for a UK customer and jackup barges that will be deployed in the Middle East. Converted FSRU...
VESSEL REVIEW | Waddenstroom – Catamaran workboat for Dutch renewables support company
Dutch operator Van Wijngaarden Marine Services has taken delivery of a new catamaran workboat to support its clients in the offshore renewables sector. Built by compatriot Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld in compliance to Bureau Veritas class rules, Waddenstroom has a length of 36.66 metres, a beam of...
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | November 30 – US-built electric patrol boats, Portuguese Navy multi-role ship order and more
The Russian Navy acquires a submarine while a future Italian Navy surface combatant is launched into the water for the first time. A US builder unveils a new series of battery-powered patrol boats. Finally, the Portuguese Navy places an order for a multi-role vessel for maritime security, research, and emergency response roles. New Project 636.3 […]