Vessels
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North Carolina Ferries Change Course for the Future
Shoaling shifts NCDOT’s propulsion needs, prompting a sea change. Thrustmaster waterjets step in to carry the day. In Swansboro, N.C., boatbuilder U.S. Workboats (formerly Armstrong Marine) is assembling the linchpin of…
PONANT's Orders Two More Cruise Ships
In the February 2018 edition of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News , Edie Rodriquez, PONANT Americas Brand Chairman, Corporate Special Advisor, PONANT Yacht Cruises and Expeditions, said: “Beyond the five (new builds)…
EXMAR’s New VLGCs to Run on LPG
Two very large gas carrier (VLGC) newbuildings being constructed for Belgian owner EXMAR will be equipped with main engines that will use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel. Both vessels will be constructed by Hanjin…
First Daegu-class Frigate Delivered to Korean Navy
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has taken delivery of its first Daegu-class (FFX-II) frigate. South Korea’s defense procurement agency, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) formally handed over the ship to…
Dagestan Ferry Passes Sea Trials
The ferry vessel Dagestan, which was lifted up for repair in the Zigh ship repair and construction yard of Azerbaijani Caspian Shipping Company has successfully passed sea trials. During the overhaul, two auxiliary…