PS> It has always been warned about “putting all eggs in one basket”.
But then that may not apply if the eggs come from the “goose that lay golden eggs”.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the biggest shipbuilding nation in the world?:
It depends on which month and whether you are looking at DWT, GT or value of vessels delivered, or on new orders obtained and/or on the books in the year/month.
But the “fight” is between Chinese and Korean yards. No one else come close.
Covid-19 is still a problem for the shipbuilding industry in Singapore:
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/shipyards/sembcorp-marine-warns-further-delays-due-covid-restrictions
Vard to build world’s biggest Superyacht. 222 m. of pure lux. for the idle rich:
Maybe you would like to join them??? Buy lottery tickets!!!
Just in case you want more insides on the project:
FINNECO III, the 3rd and last hybrid ro-ro vessel in a series, was launched in China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) on 22 November 2021.When entering the Finnlines traffic, the new vessels will reduce the environmental impact of the fleet and improve energy efficiency. Lithium-ion battery systems will allow zero emission in port. Low-emission two-stroke engines, emission abatement systems, solar panels and an innovative air lubrication system will cut emissions further.The hybrid ro-ro vessels will start in Finnlines’ Baltic, North Sea and Biscay traffic in 2022.
Source : Ferry Shipping News
Ulstein Design announced a contract with the Korean Hanjin yard for the design of a research vessel for Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM).
Now another local company in Sunnmøre has announced a major equipment contract for the same vessel:
https://entec.no/evotec-as-landar-storkontrakt-innan-forskning/
(Translated by Google Translate)
Raising from the ashes like a…:
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/shipyards/bankrupt-tianjin-xingang-heavy-industry-reborn-cssc-tianjin-shipbuilding
Stena RoRo report delivery of second E-Flex ferry for Brittany Ferries:
https://www.stenaroro.com/activites/press-release/?title=stena-roros-e-flexer-salamanca-delivered-to-brittany-ferries-introducing-lng-dual-fuel-operation&id=CFBD16E31199B3C3
Chinese shipyards are gaining new contracts at record level:
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/shipyards/newbulding-orders-chinese-yards-2105-first-10-months
CIMC delivers world’s first dual-fuel full-pressure LPG ship
https://www.xindemarinenews.com/m/view.php?aid=34712
One more first:
China’s first dual-fuel multi gas carrier delivered:
https://www.xindemarinenews.com/m/view.php?aid=34820
Time laps video of a Multi-purpose Aquaculture Service Vessel under construction:
https://www.salthammer.no/produkter/
Equipped with a fast working anti-heel system:
They may be small, but well equipped for their tasks.
On December 14, CSSC Chengxi Shipyard delivered the world’s largest asphalt carrier, marking a successful end to the company’s annual goal. CSSC Chengxi successfully delivered a 37,000DWT asphalt carrier “WHITE PEARL” to its old customer KUMIAI. The ship has a total length of 179.9 meters, a width of 30.6 meters, and a depth of 16.8 meters.
It meets the SOLAS convention, uses WinGD main engine and HSD low-pressure SCR, and is classified into BV. The exhaust gas meets IMO Tier III emission requirements.
Source: XINDE MARINE NEWS
AET takes delivery of first of three DP2 shuttle tankers series for Shell charter:
AET (formerly know as; American Eagle Tankers Inc.) is a Malaysian-owned Singapore-headquartered owner and global operator of crude and clean petroleum tankers alongside specialist activities including dynamic positioning shuttle tankers and ship-to-ship lightering in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hard times for the Lim family??
Genting owned shipyards in Germany:
Ombugge. You apparently follow the ship building world and have access to a lot of sources. Share the information you get from North American ship builders when you have time
I do at times, but there are not that many reports about any ships (other than for the Navy, USCG or other Gov. entities) being built at US yards.
I did post an article (post #427) that tried to explain why US shipbuilding has failed to develop and grow, but rather stagnate and die.
Not dead at all.
( I know it’s Navy, but … )
Could overpriced Gov. contracts (hidden subsidies) be the problem?