Shipbuilding

Construction starts for Russia’s self-propelled Arctic research platform

Admiralty Shipyards have officially began the construction of the high-Arctic research platform North Pole. The shipyard had signed a contract with Federal Service of Russia on Hydrometeorology and Monitoring of the Environment for constructing the ice resistant self-propelled platform back in April 2018.

The ice resistant self-propelled platform (IRSPP) «North Pole» is designed for twelve-month scientific research practice in high latitudes of the Arctic Ocean.

The vessel has a high hull...

https://safety4sea.com/construction-starts-for-russias-self-propelled-arctic-research-platform/

DSME signs the 18th LNG carrier order for 2018

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed a deal for the construction of an additional LNG carrier, reaching this year’s orders for the company to 18.

DSME announced that the order has been placed from an unnamed Oceania company for an LNG carrier which is expected be delivered to the shipowner by the end of 2021.

Moreover, the company received a contract for the renovation and repair of three KDX-I class destroyers. The total value of the contracts is...

https://safety4sea.com/dsme-signs-the-18th-lng-carrier-order-for-2018/

DLBA designs double-ended ferry for Champion’s Auto Ferry

Donald L. Blount & Associates (DLBA), Chesapeake, Va., a division of Gibbs & Cox, has announced a partnership with Champion’s Auto Ferry, Harsens Island, Mich., for the development of a new 84'x 31' double-ended ferry. DLBA rendering

Donald L. Blount & Associates (DLBA), Chesapeake, Va., a division of Gibbs & Cox, has announced a partnership with Champion’s Auto Ferry, Harsens Island, Mich., for the development of a new 84’x 31′ double-ended ferry.

The design is compliant with USCG regulations for commercial passenger Subchapter T operation in Michigan and has been ruggedized for rigorous all-weather operation. Designed to fit three car lanes by integrating a lightweight deckhouse design for the local river operation, the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/dlba-designs-double-ended-ferry-for-champions-auto-ferry/

2018 a better-than-expected year for South Korean shipbuilders

The 2018 has been a better-than-expected year for South Korean shipbuilders, with an increase in new orders and especially in LNG ships, Yonhap reported citing industry sources. The combined new orders won by the shipyards in 2018 are almost up 20% compared with last year.

Over the recent years, the South Korean shipbuilding industry has been hit by an oversupply of vessels combined with low oil prices and a decrease in new orders in the last years, as a result from global economic downturn in...

https://safety4sea.com/2018-a-better-than-expected-year-for-south-korean-shipbuilders/

Huntington Ingalls gets $930.8 million contract for national security cutters

Coast Guard cutter Stratton, the third in the National Security Cutter class, during sea trials. USCG photo.

Just as the federal government headed toward a shutdown, Mississippi lawmakers announced Friday that the Coast Guard has awarded a $930.8 million contract for Huntington Ingalls to build two more national security cutters.

It is the first time two of the 418’x54’22.5’ high seas cutters have been included on the same contract, which calls for the 10th vessel of the class to be delivered in January 2023 and the 11th one year later. Altogether the NSC program has a potential value of $1.7 billion...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/huntington-ingalls-gets-930-8-million-contract-for-national-security-cutters/

Seismic vessels complete tandem drydocking at Damen Shipyard

Sister-vessels, Oceanic Sirius and Oceanic Vega have completed a round-the-clock, 10-day maintenance programme at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm). For eight of those days the two 106-metre vessels were in the yard’s 250-metre drydock no.4 in a tandem arrangement, to maximise the efficient use of resources.

Namely, the major reason of the vessels’ visit was to have a series of repairs and upgrade their hulls by having them cleaned and repainted.

Moreover, the upgrade of the vessels...

https://safety4sea.com/seismic-vessels-complete-tandem-drydocking-at-damen-shipyard/

Second LNG ConRo ship delivered to Crowley

The Taíno is the second of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled ConRo ships for Crowley Maritime Corp. Crowley Maritime photo.

Crowley Maritime Corp. announced Thursday that it has taken delivery of the Taíno, second in a pair of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

VT Halter Marine Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., delivered the Taíno recently and sister ship El Coquí, which was delivered in July. Crowley says the two 720’, 26,500 dwt Commitment-class vessels will be “providing fast, reliable and environmentally friendly shipping and logistics services...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/second-lng-conro-ship-delivered-to-crowley/

Austal USA awarded two additional Littoral Combat Ships

Austal USA recently received an order from the Navy for two additional LCSes. Austal USA photo

After delivering three Independence-variant 421’6″x103.7′ Littoral Combat Ships this year, Austal USA was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy today to build two additional LCSes for the Navy fleet — bringing the total to four LCSes awarded to Austal USA in 2018. The specific value of each contract is under the congressional cost cap of $584 million per ship.

With eight delivered, six under construction, and three awaiting start of construction, these two additional ships represent Austal USA’s...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/austal-usa-awarded-two-lcses/

MSC 100: New guidelines for goal-based ship construction standards

IMO MSC 100 completed its 100th session on 7 December. Among its busy agenda, MSC 100 analyzed goal-based standards and a new safety level approach for bulkers and oil tankers.

During previous sessions, the Goal-based ship construction standards for bulkers and oil tankers (GBS) were adopted, as well the initial verification of 12 Recognized Organizations.

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Now, MSC 100 confirmed that the information submitted regarding the maintenance of verification by those...

https://safety4sea.com/msc-100-new-guidelines-for-goal-based-ship-construction-standards/

DSME and HHI surpass 2018’s order target

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has exceeded its orderbook goal for this year before the year ended. Also, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) surpassed its expectations.
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries

Generally, HHI surpassed its goal of USD 13.2 at the beginning of this year, on targeting new orders of USD 13.2 billion worth within 2018 since the shipbuilder reached USD 13.3 billion with the latest USD 53 million deal for two 2,800 tonne frigates with Korea’s Defense Acquisition...

https://safety4sea.com/dsme-and-hhi-surpass-2018s-order-target/

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