Tag: vessel delivery

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has delivered the fourth LNG powered bulk carrier to U-Ming Marine.

P&O Ferries has taken delivery of the world's largest double-ended ferry from Guangzhou Shipyard International, China. P O PIONEER is the first of the two Fusion Class ferries that P&O had ordered.

Capital Ship Management announced the delivery of its newbuilding vessel M/T ‘Agisilaos’ which is a 50,000 dwt, eco-type Chemical/Product MR tanker, built by Hyundai Vietnam Shipyard Co Ltd, Vietnam. It is assigned with Wind-Assisted Ready and HVSC-Ready notations by ABS, while it is the second of six LNG Fuel Ready sister ships with eco-friendly design delivered to Capital in 2023.

Dorian LPG Ltd., one of the world’s largest owners and operators of modern and ECO very large gas carriers (VLGCs), is pleased to announce that it took delivery on long-term Time Charter of the 2023-built Dual-Fuel LPG Carrier HLS Citrine.

Japanese shipping company K Line announced that it has received approval in principle (AiP) from ClassNK for the design of its ammonia-fueled bulk carrier, which is set to join its fleet in 2026.

Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture (JV) between Proman and Stena Bulk, announced that their two fully operational methanol-fuelled tankers have become the first vessels to bunker methanol in Ulsan, South Korea.

Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture (JV) between global methanol producer Proman and Stena Bulk,  confirmed that the first methanol-powered newbuild vessel under its partnership has been delivered and is preparing for commercial operation.

Irish Ferries announced it has taken the first step in the legal process over National Transport Authority’s decision, relating to the cancellations that arose last year resulting from the delayed delivery of the company's new W.B. Yeats ship.

A total of 1,966 vessels have deliveries dates scheduled for 2018, but only 1,100 have hit the water so far this year, meaning 44% of the '18 orderbook is outstanding, according to VesselsValue. Ship deliveries typically slow down towards the end of the year, as a vessel is considered a whole year younger if shipowners wait a few weeks, allowing the delivery to slip into the new year.

Owners in Singapore are about to receive the most vessels ever by the end of 2018. This is result of a large number of order for various ship types. The previous record was 10 years, in 2008, when the asset value was at its peak. The record 2018 will see Singapore jump into number two of expected deliveries this year.