Incat has launched its Hull 096, which is claimed to be the largest battery-electric ship in the world, at its Hobart shipyard in Australia. Constructed for the South American ferry operator Buquebus, the vessel’s launch represents the ninth collaboration between Incat and Buquebus. At 130m long, Hull 096 is not only the largest electric ship… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group and Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, have agreed on the delivery of a second, fully electric Damen RSD-E Tug 2513. The agreement was signed by Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster and Damen Shipyards Group CEO, Arnout Damen. The… Read More
On April 9, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at boosting the country’s shipbuilding capacity. Some members of Congress also are seeking to promote U.S. shipbuilding, including re-introducing the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act last week. We asked four experts: What is one crucial step… Read More
It’s now common knowledge that commercial shipbuilding is in crisis in the United States, and has been for decades—and this revelation is triggering something like universal panic. There are currently 154 active shipyards in the US, spread across 29 states. That’s an impressive figure, except when you realize only ten are engaged in building large-scale… Read More
OTTAWA – A manufacturer of capsules and tablets for the pharmaceuticals industry is scouting Asia for new partners. A steel component maker, with a client base in the United States stretching back 35 years, is telling customers to expect to pay higher prices. Another company, that produces mascot costumes for sporting or school events, is… Read More
