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Misje Rederi takes delivery of eco-friendly hybrid bulker from Colombo Dockyard

Norwegian shipowner Misje Rederi has welcomed the fourth eco-friendly hybrid bulk carrier Misje Flora from Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard. As informed, the company took delivery of the 5,000 dwt newbuild vessel on March 5. The ship was launched in …
Mar 7, 2024 / Vessels

Colombo Dockyard Delivers Cable Layer to European Owner

Colombo Dockyard PLC made history by delivering the first-ever Cable Laying and Repair Vessel (CLRV) to the European market from Sri Lanka. Colombo Dockyard’s client Orange Marine, a prominent French company, is a specialist in submarine …
Aug 10, 2023 / Vessels

Colombo Dockyard launches latest ship Sophie Germain, built for Orange Marine

The latest ship manufactured by the Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka was ceremonially launched on Nov 03 at its shipyard. After 18 months of work, the C/S Sophie Germain of Orange Marine of France was launched today at the shipyard in Colombo. The …
Nov 9, 2022 / Vessels

DNV to class commissioning service operation vessels prepared for hydrogen operations

At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV signed a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), ordered by the Norwegian pure play offshore wind operator Edda Wind. The vessels will be built at Colombo Dockyard in …
Apr 6, 2022 / Vessels

Launch of Edda Wind’s Commissioning Service Operation Vessel C490

Following the Naming Ceremony for Edda Breeze last Saturday, Edda Wind this Saturday launched Commissioning Service Operation vessel (CSOV) C490 at Astilleros Gondan Shipyard in Spain.The newbuild is a purpose-built CSOV of similar design as all five …
Mar 28, 2022 / Vessels

Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract

Integrated ABB power and propulsion package win from Colombo Dockyard brings milestone Azipod® installation for advanced cable-laying and repair vessel that will support offshore wind farms.The high-tech vessel will be delivered by Sri Lanka’s …
Sep 9, 2021 / Vessels

Fully integrated Wärtsilä Hybrid Solution selected for new Misje Rederi bulk carriers

The technology group Wärtsilä’s extensive experience in marine hybrid propulsion solutions will enable a greatly decreased emissions footprint for three newbuild eco-friendly 5,000 dwt bulk carriers. The 90 metres long ships are being built at the …
Nov 26, 2020 / Vessels

Colombo Dockyard PLC To Build Six Plus Four Optional Eco Bulk Carriers To Misje Eco Bulk AS Norway

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) is moving towards to execute an already signed contract with Misje Eco Bulk AS (Misje) a Norwegian company, to build six (6) firm plus four (4) optional Eco Bulk Carriers.The contracts were signed on 14th March 2020 but …
Aug 18, 2020 / Vessels

Colombo Dockyard Delivers KDDI Cable Infinity Built for Kokusai Cable Ship Co.Ltd. Japan

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) delivered the first ever modern Cable Laying Vessel built for Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd. (KCS) Japan, on 21st June 2019 attended by a host of dignitaries. This is the biggest ever vessel, price-wise as well as …
Jun 25, 2019 / Vessels