Topic: Shipbuilding

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 within the sector. Do Dutch shipyards have the capacity to...Read more

21-12-2022|Comment|author: Emma Dailey

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 a global player in “green” or clean shipping, as well...Read more

18-07-2022|Comment|author: Emma Dailey

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 will be ready in 2022 and is equipped with a...Read more

03-05-2021|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

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 the integration engineering for their new dynamically positioned rock installation...Read more

16-04-2021|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

Royal IHC cuts 1,100 jobs in major restructuring

OffshoreDutch 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 its core activities in the dredging and offshore market.Read more

13-11-2020|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

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 side. It is now aligned with the rest of the...Read more

22-09-2020|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

Wagenborg and Niestern Sander to build icebreaking Walk-to-Work vessel

OffshorePRESS 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 in December 2021, Mercury Sakhalin will operate the vessel on...Read more

03-06-2020|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

Hyundai Heavy acquires Daewoo, employees furious

ShipbuildingShipbuilder 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, signed a contract for the acquisition last week. If the...Read more

11-03-2019|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

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 the answer to a wide range of customer requirements for...Read more

15-01-2019|Comment|author: Martin Dekker