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Austal Philippines Delivers Largest Ever, High-Speed Catamaran Constructed by Austal To Molsinjen (Video)

Austal Philippines has delivered the 115-metre, high-speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5, to Molslinjen of Denmark, following the successful completion of sea trials in Balamban, Cebu. The ‘Auto Express 115’ high-speed catamaran ferry is the …
Mar 27, 2023 / Vessels

Austal Philippines Launches The Largest Ferry Constructed By An Austal Shipyard

Austal Philippines has successfully launched the 115-metre, high speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5, for Molslinjen of Denmark, utilising a new vessel transportation system designed by Austal.The ‘Auto Express 115’ high-speed catamaran ferry is …
Sep 26, 2022 / Vessels

Manila Harbor Center rolls out eco-friendly capacity expansion

Manila Harbor Center (MHC), the largest bulk and breakbulk handling facility in the Port of Manila in the Philippines, is expanding its cargo handling capacity with the completion of eco-friendly bulk cargo bays (BCB) and dredging of the berths to …
Mar 11, 2022 / Curious

Austal Philippines delivers 118 metre high-speed trimaran ferry to Fred.Olsen Express

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) announced on Monday (Oct 04) that Austal Philippines has delivered Bañaderos Express (Austal Hull 395), an Austal Auto Express 118 high-speed trimaran ferry, to Fred. Olsen Express of the Canary Islands.The delivery signals …
Oct 5, 2021 / Vessels

Floatel International Announces Contract Award for Floatel Triumph

The Company announced on Tuesday (May25) that Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. has awarded to Floatel International Group a contract for Floatel Triumph.The unit will provide accommodation and catering services for the additional offshore crew that …
May 27, 2021 / Vessels

Austal Philippines launches 118 metre trimaran for Fred.Olsen Express

Austal Philippines has successfully launched Hull 395, Bañaderos Express, for Fred. Olsen Express in Balamban, Cebu.The second of two ‘Auto Express 118’ high-speed trimaran ferries ordered by Fred. Olsen Express of the Canary Islands, Bañaderos …
Apr 28, 2021 / Vessels

Wärtsilä’s flexible floating barge-mounted energy storage system will aid a Philippine operator in meeting grid requirements

The technology group Wärtsilä’s unique experience in delivering both power barges for electricity production and state-of-the-art energy storage solutions has resulted in a combined contract award.Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), a subsidiary of Aboitiz …
Mar 9, 2021 / Vessels

Austal Philippines delivers largest high speed ferry constructed in the Philippines

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) announced on Sunday (Feb28) that Austal Philippines has successfully delivered Hull 419, a 109 metre high-speed catamaran ferry, to Fjord Line of Norway.The vehicle-passenger ferry, named FSTR, is the largest aluminium vessel …
Mar 1, 2021 / Curious

Austal Philippines reaches major milestone in construction of 118 metre trimaran for Fred.Olsen Express

Austal Philippines has completed the installation of four waterjets in Hull 395, Bañaderos Express, currently under construction for Fred. Olsen Express in Balamban, Cebu.The second of two ‘Auto Express 118’ high-speed trimaran ferries ordered by …
Feb 18, 2021 / Vessels

New service at Mindanao Container Terminal links Southern Philippines to Asia, Middle East

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) welcomes the new year strong with the launch of Regional Container Line’s (RCL) South Philippines 6 (RSP6) service that connects the Philippines’ Visayas and Mindanao regions to Asia and the Middle East via …
Jan 13, 2021 / Curious