PCJ Live: Can Dutch shipyards alleviate cluster risk in the MPP sector?
The global fleet of multipurpose (MPP) vessels ageing rapidly, combined with the vast majority of the orderbook being in China, has created a cluster risk…
Conoship coalition wants to become a global player for ‘green’ ships
In the north of the Netherlands, the local maritime industry is pooling its knowledge and capabilities to better face technological challenges, so as to become…
Keel laid for Jan De Nul’s new floating offshore installation vessel
The CMHI Haimen shipyard in China laid the keel for Les Alizés, Jan De Nul’s new heavy lift crane vessel, on 29 April. The ship…
Ulstein lands follow-up contract for first Jones Act rock installation vessel
PRESS RELEASE – Following the basic design contract in December 2020, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has now contracted Ulstein to continue the project with…
Offshore
Royal IHC cuts 1,100 jobs in major restructuring
Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC is laying off 1,100 employees as part of a major restructuring In order to return to profitability, the company is returning to…
Video: Last section multipurpose vessel EasyMax 2 leaves building hall
At the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard, Royal Wagenborg has transported the aft ship section of the EasyMax 2 from the construction hall to the quay…
Offshore
Wagenborg and Niestern Sander to build icebreaking Walk-to-Work vessel
PRESS RELEASE – Shipyard Royal Niestern Sander and Wagenborg Offshore have been contracted to build the world’s first shallow draft icebreaking Walk-to-Work vessel. Following delivery…
Shipbuilding
Hyundai Heavy acquires Daewoo, employees furious
Shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has acquired its smaller rival Daewoo. Despite fierce opposition from employees, Hyundai and Daewoo’s major shareholder, the state-managed Korea Development Bank,…
New design for heavy cargo deck carrier
The heavy cargo deck carrier for offshore wind projects in the North and Baltic Seas which is currently being built at a Chinese shipyard, is…