UK boatbuilder Diverse Marine has launched the second crewboat in a series ordered by local offshore support company NR Marine Services. NR Alpha is a sister vessel to NR Predator, which was delivered in March this year. The all-aluminium crewboat has an LOA of 27.6 metres, a beam of 9.8 metres, a...
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VESSEL REVIEW | Qifan 19 – Chinese cable-laying vessel boasts 10,000-tonne capacity
China’s Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry has handed over a new cable-laying vessel to Zhejiang Qiming Offshore Electric Power Engineering. The non-self-propelled Qifan 19 (启帆19) will be deployed primarily in support of offshore wind energy projects by installing submarine cables through which wind farms will supply electricity to numerous end users. Capable of working with […]
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VESSEL REVIEW | Xin Ming Zhu VIII – Fast catamaran for Hong Kong commuter routes
Hong Kong ferry operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of the first vessel in a new series of six fast catamaran ferries built by China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard. Xin Ming Zhu VIII (新明珠8; “New Pearl 8”) is now in operation on the Central Ferry Pier to Mui Wo and Cheung Chau commuter routes in Hong […]
VESSEL REVIEW | Haiyang Dizhi No 17 – Chinese research vessel to perform coastal geological surveys
China’s Tongfangjiang New Shipbuilding Company has completed construction of a new research vessel for operation by the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources’ China Geological Survey sub-agency. The aptly named Haiyang Dizhi No 17 (海洋地质十七号; “Ocean Geology No 17”) was designed by Wuhan Ship Design and Research Institute in compliance with China Classification rules. The vessel […]
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AWARDS 2023 | Best Large SAR Boat – Guardamar Urania – Armon Shipyard
Best Large SAR Boat – Guardamar Urania – Armon Shipyard Yet again illustrating the staggering versatility of the Vigo-based shipyard Armon, this very impressive aluminium craft is the last in a series of five built for Spain’s famed sea rescue organisation Salvamento Maritimo. She and her sisters...
Specialised Workboat News Roundup | June 19 – US rocket launch base order, German electric harbour craft and more
A new workboat has been delivered to a Norwegian coastal waterway authority as construction continues on a pilot station ship in China and a research vessel for a French museum. Orders have meanwhile been placed for two German electric workboats and a sea-going rocket launch base in the United States. Chinese-built pilot station vessel floated […]
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Marine Projects Vessel News Roundup | June 18 – A Chinese large crane ship, a Dutch TSHD conversion project and more
Deliveries include cutter suction dredgers for an Indian owner and an amphibious dredger for a Ukrainian government agency. A Dutch yard completes conversion work on an inland vessel to make it suitable for dredging projects as construction is underway on a Chinese heavy-duty crane ship. Finally, an Indian yard has been selected for the supply […]
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VESSEL REVIEW | Giles S – Versatile dredging support tender for Australia’s Port of Brisbane
The Port of Brisbane (PBPL) in Australia recently welcomed a new harbour tender into service. The vessel has been named Giles S in honour of the late Giles Stimson, who had once worked as Manager of Hydrographic Surveys at PBPL. The custom workboat was built by BtB Marine to a design by Global...
Tugs and Salvage Vessel News Roundup | June 18 – Harbour tugs for UK, Chinese and Greek owners plus naval support vessels for US and Philippines
Deliveries include a harbour tug for a Greek towage provider and two support tugs for the Philippine Navy. The US Navy formally names a new salvage ship. Construction starts in China on a vessel for a local owner. Finally, a UK harbour authority places a newbuilding order. Greece’s Seagate welcomes new tug to fleet Greek […]
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Explora Journeys’ newest ship wraps up sea trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has confirmed that its newest ship has successfully completed her sea trials. Explora II will be the second of a fleet of six luxury ships to be built for Explora Journeys by Fincantieri in Italy. Like earlier sister...
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