The Indonesian Navy recently placed a new locally-built guided missile frigate into service. Built by state-owned shipyard Karimun Anugrah Sejati, the vessel has been christened KRI Bung Karno (“Brother Karno”) in honour of Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia. The name chosen is appropriate,...
Deliveries include new Ro-Pax ferries for operators in Kiribati and the Philippines. A new Chinese-built large cruise ship completes undergoing sea trials as a Japanese owner christens a hybrid ferry. Finally, orders have been placed for new ferries designed for the conditions of the Persian Gulf. Philippines’ Lite Shipping adds catamaran newbuild to fleet Philippine […]
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