Dutch maritime design house Vuyk Engineering was selected by heavy lift shipping and offshore transportation contractor Jumbo Maritime for its newly ordered L-Class heavy lift transport vessels (HLTV). The high-end vessels are designed to support offshore transport and lifting operations, integrating substantial cargo capacity with up to 2400 t crane handling capabilities in one single,… Read More
Vard Group and Aas Mek.Verksted AS have signed a letter of intent regarding a possible collaboration, primarily concerning the smaller vessels in the Forsvaret – Norwegian Armed Forces’ procurement of standardized vessels. The Norwegian Armed Forces intend to procure up to 28 standardized vessels for the Royal Norwegian Navy and the Coast Guard, to be… Read More
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions has launched the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette ordered from the company by the Finnish Navy. Upon completion, the corvette will have a length of 117 metres, a beam of 16 metres, a draught of five metres, and a crew complement of 70. The ship will be powered by a combined diesel-electric and… Read More
Dare County’s contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, has provided an update on the projected arrival date for the dredge that will be tasked with performing beach nourishment in the unincorporated village of Avon, NC. Avon Beach Nourishment: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has reported that the dredge Liberty Island will arrive in… Read More
By Todd Maiden Prologis Ventures has committed to co-anchor the launch of TMV Logistics, a new $200 million venture fund dedicated to maritime and logistics innovation and safety. With over $235 billion in assets under management, Prologis (NYSE: PLD) holds a critical position in global trade. Anchoring the TMV Logistics fund will allow the company… Read More
