Shipbuilding and Shipyards

Another historic fleet-wide deal: six GEFO newbuild tankers to be fitted with Norsepower Rotor Sails™

Norsepower, the global leader in wind propulsion, has secured a new agreement to deliver six of its industry-proven Norsepower Rotor Sails for a fleet of newbuild tankers commissioned by GEFO Shipping Group. These newbuild vessels, designed by Ship Design & Consult GmbH (SDC), and constructed by Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding., will be delivered between 2026 and 2028 with the rotor sails installed.

May 28, 2025, Helsinki, Finland: Helsinki, Finland – This deal represents the first collaboration...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/28/another-historic-fleet-wide-deal-six-gefo-newbuild-tankers-to-be-fitted-with-norsepower-rotor-sails/

Deltamarin wins design contract for Finnlines’ new Hansa Superstar vessels

Deltamarin wins design contract for Finnlines’ new ‘Hansa Superstar’ vessels

May 27th, 2025 – Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Weihai Shipyard for the design and engineering of Finnlines’ new Hansa Superstar class RoPax vessels. The signed contract includes the complete basic and detail design of three RoPax vessels built for Finnlines and to be operated in the Baltic Sea.

The contract continues the successful collaboration between Deltamarin, Finnlines and Weihai shipyard,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/27/deltamarin-wins-design-contract-for-finnlines-new-hansa-superstar-vessels/

Last Chance to Register for Our Webinar: Unlock Fleet Efficiency & Compliance

Drive cost-effective compliance through retrofits

Don’t miss out to sign up for LR’s retrofit webinar and learn how retrofits can save you money by making your fleet more efficient and compliant, with real-world examples. 

Date: 27th May 2025 
Time: 09:00 am – 10:00 am (BST) or 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (BST) 
Location: virtual GoTo Webinar 

Presented by LR’s energy transition global Advisory lead Jack Pringle, the webinar will show how retrofitting improves your...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/23/last-chance-to-register-for-our-webinar-unlock-fleet-efficiency-compliance/

Lloyd’s Register and HD Hyundai MIPO sign strategic agreement to advance digital manufacturing for Type C tanks

l to r: Nick Brown, CEO of Lloyd’s Register and Hyung Kwan Kim, CEO of HD Hyundai Mipo at the MOU signing at LR’s headquarters in London.

The partnership marks a significant step forward in the application of digital shipyard technologies.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai MIPO Dockyard (HMD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing digital manufacturing for Type C tanks.

The MoU sets out a joint commitment to develop and verify a streamlined, digitally...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/22/lloyds-register-and-hd-hyundai-mipo-sign-strategic-agreement-to-advance-digital-manufacturing-for-type-c-tanks/

Damen and CEAD join forces to develop 3D-printed HDPE Workboat

l to r: Nick Pruissen (Managing Director, Damen Compact Crafts), Maarten Logtenberg (CCO CEAD), Charléne van Wingerden (Chief Business Development Officer, CEAD)

New collaboration explores the potential of large-format 3D printing in shipbuilding

Innovative project within CEAD’s Maritime Application Center

Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr), part of the Damen Shipyards Group, and high-tech company CEAD are launching a collaboration to develop a 3D-printed HDPE Workboat (HWB) using CEAD®HDPro material....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/20/damen-and-cead-join-forces-to-develop-3d-printed-hdpe-workboat/

Strategic Marine Delivers First of Two 27M Crew Transfer Vessels to Taiwan for Ventus Marine Ltd

Crew Transfer Vessel

Strategic Marine, a global leader in aluminium shipbuilding, is proud to announce the successful delivery of the first 27m Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to Taiwan as part of a contract with Ventus Marine Co., Ltd for two state-of-the-art vessels. This milestone marks Strategic Marine’s continued commitment to supporting the offshore wind industry with innovative and high-performance vessel solutions.

The vessels, designed in collaboration with renowned naval architects BMT...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/20/strategic-marine-delivers-first-of-two-27m-crew-transfer-vessels-to-taiwan-for-ventus-marine-ltd/

ClassNK Academy starts offering the 2025 edition of e-learning courses

– covering industry basics, ship design, structural strength, and cybersecurity –

Tokyo – ClassNK has started offering the 2025 edition of ClassNK Academy’s e-learning content. These courses help new employees understand the maritime industry, deepen engineers’ knowledge of ship stability, performance design, and structural strength, and enhance cybersecurity awareness for crew members and IT staff. Each course is available on the ClassNK Academy website, making it possible to learn the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/classnk-academy-starts-offering-the-2025-edition-of-e-learning-courses/

Former UK Government Maritime Minister, Charlotte Vere, joins CORE POWER

Charlotte, Baroness Vere,

CORE POWER is pleased to announce that Charlotte, Baroness Vere, has joined the company as Vice President of International Relations.

Charlotte brings extensive expertise in maritime, sustainability, policy and regulatory development, and stakeholder relations to support CORE POWER’s mission to deliver advanced nuclear technology for coastal infrastructure, heavy industry and shipping.

Her role will include building relationships with governments and relevant agencies,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/former-uk-government-maritime-minister-charlotte-vere-joins-core-power/

ISSA shows sustainability commitment by joining Green Marine and contributing to the IMPA Maritime Environmental Footprint (IMEF) initiative.

Rafael Fernandez, ISSA President

The International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) has taken two major steps forward in its environmental and sustainability journey by becoming an Association Member of Green Marine International and actively contributing to the IMPA Maritime Environmental Footprint (IMEF) initiative.
 
Green Marine is the leading environmental certification programme for the maritime industry, setting a high standard for sustainability practices across shipping...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/14/issa-shows-sustainability-commitment-by-joining-green-marine-and-contributing-to-the-impa-maritime-environmental-footprint-imef-initiative/

MacGregor to deliver electric cargo cranes for Vertom’s multipurpose vessels built in India

Vertom’s multipurpose vessel.

MacGregor has secured an order from the Vertom group, a Netherlands-based shipowner and maritime service provider, to deliver fully electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels. This order represents MacGregor’s first electric crane delivery for vessels, which will be built in India, marking a significant milestone in expanding sustainable solutions to emerging markets.

The vessels will be constructed at Chowgule Shipyard in India, and the order has been...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/13/macgregor-to-deliver-electric-cargo-cranes-for-vertoms-multipurpose-vessels-built-in-india/

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