We are pleased to announce that the first steel plate has been cut at Nam Trieu Shipyard in Vietnam for a custom-built 2,300 m3 TSHD for Baggerbedrijf De Boer B.V. – Dutch Dredging. This marks the official start of the construction of the MAGDALENA, a new trailing suction hopper dredger and an upgrade of the… Read More
Jim Shannon, Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford, recently raised a question in Parliament about the impact of the UK’s NATO-first defence strategy on the shipbuilding supply chain. Shannon inquired whether the Ministry of Defence had conducted any assessments to understand how the defence strategy, which prioritises NATO commitments, could influence the nation’s shipbuilding industry…. Read More
Receiving the new order to build six large container ships has demonstrated the research and development capability of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd and will further consolidate the shipbuilder’s competitiveness among global shipbuilding sector, according to the Shanghai-based shipbuilder. The six container ships each have a capacity of 13,600 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), and the… Read More
Morocco is set to significantly enhance its shipbuilding industry by 2024, positioning itself as a key player in the maritime sector. This strategic move is part of the country’s broader plan to strengthen its economy, diversify its industrial base, and take advantage of its prime geographic location on key global trade routes. The initiative is… Read More
St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., owned by Americraft Marine, was recently awarded a contract by Mobro Marine Inc. to build two 180’x54’x12’ spud barges. St. Johns said the collaboration with Mobro Marine marks another significant milestone for St. Johns Ship Building as it continues to expand its portfolio of high-quality marine vessels. The spud barges, built… Read More
