Norwegian naval architecture firm YSA Design has unveiled a concept for a new type of sail-powered catamaran cruise ship that offers the flexibility to access waters where larger vessels will have difficulty operating. YSA Design said the design includes a host of features to attract premium-end...
Norwegian design firm Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects (ESNA) and Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine have entered into an agreement to develop a surface effect ship (SEC) crewboat for various applications. The partners intend to start building their first SES crewboat in the fourth...
Netherlands-based the Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled two new naval ship designs capable of launching and recovering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as well as manned helicopters and boats. The vessels designated by Damen as multi-purpose support ships (MPSS) were designed with the cooperation...
Austal Australia and Swedish transport company Gotlandsbolaget have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new type of high-speed Ro-Pax ferry powered by gas turbines. The vessel to be developed under the Gotland Horizon X will be of aluminium construction and will have...
Irish Commercial Charter Boats (ICCB) has selected UK-based Rockabill Marine Design to undertake design work on a new 14-metre crewboat. The vessel will be capable of transporting 12 technicians and up to one tonne of cargo. Two OXE outboard engines will enable sailings at speeds of up to 25 knots....
Netherlands-based the Damen Shipyards Group recently unveiled a new series of compact ASD tug. Each vessel in the series will have a length of 18.25 metres, a beam of 10.23 metres, and a wheelhouse boasting an ergonomic layout and improved 360-degree visibility. The wheelhouse also has Damen’s...
Deliveries include a rescue boat for an Australian volunteer organisation, a firefighting launch for a government operator in the US state of Virginia, and two ambulance boats for a Norwegian shipping company. A Russian rescue and patrol vessel is unveiled for the first time. Finally, a Saudi customer places orders for new fireboats to be […]
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An operator in Finland acquires a second large ferry for trips to and from Sweden while an Italian builder lays the keel for a future dual-fuel cruise ship. A UK design firm unveils a proposed commuter catamaran for North American customers. Finally, construction begins on a new inter-island ferry for the US Virgin Islands. Finnlines […]
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Deliveries include a new cruise ship and a catamaran ferry for an operator in France’s overseas territory of Guadeloupe. A Spanish builder discloses progress on a new ferry series designed to run on low-emission alternative fuels. Finally, a French yard secures an order for two LNG-fuelled cruise ships. New fast ferry to operate in French […]
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The Senegalese Navy acquires an offshore patrol vessel while the Hellenic Coast Guard taps a Finnish manufacturer for new boats. In Australia, a new corvette class is being proposed for local manufacture while a partnership unveils a tactical watercraft for littoral operations. Senegalese Navy takes delivery of second patrol vessel in series The Senegalese Navy […]