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Twin ceremony for next generation Ulstein-designed expedition cruise vessels
On 18 March 2021, the CMHI Haimen yard in China celebrated the launch of the Sylvia Earle (CruiseMapper) and the keel laying of the Ocean Odyssey (CruiseMapper), both are Ulstein designed, X-BOW expedition cruise vessels under construction for the …
Mar 22, 2021 / Vessels
WATCH: Thun Equality’ successfully launched
On Monday the 1st of March, Ferus Smit’s Nb. 451 was successfully – digitally – launched at the Leer yard of Ferus Smit.Nb. 451, named as ‘Thun Equality’ is the third ship in a series of new oil/chemical tankers that was developed for Erik Thun AB …
Mar 2, 2021 / Vessels
LNG-powered CMA CGM Patagonia hits the water
Chinese shipbuilder CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has launched the 15,000 TEU LNG-powered CMA CGM Patagonia, being built for the French container shipping major CMA CGM.The containership is the first of …
Jan 29, 2021 / Vessels
Climate-smart Viking Glory to launch tomorrow
A significant milestone has been reached in the construction of Viking Line’s new vessel, Viking Glory (CruiseMapper). Tomorrow, January 26, it will launch at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co, Ltd (XSI)’s shipyard in Xiamen, China. There is great …
Jan 25, 2021 / Vessels
Ulstein designed JSD 6000 heavylift vessel launched at the ZPMC Qidong shipyard
On 27 December 2020, the Ulstein designed ‘JSD 6000’ pipelay derrick and heavy lifting vessel was launched at the ZPMC Qidong shipyard. Caption: Launching the JSD6000 pipelay derrick and heavy lifting vessel After 18 months of hard work and …
Jan 6, 2021 / Vessels
Spotted: Nexans Aurora launched at Ulstein Verft
On 8 November 2020, Nexans’ next-generation Cable Laying Vessel, the ‘Nexans Aurora’ was launched at Ulstein Verft. The 149.9 m long and 31 m wide vessel will be working in the offshore renewables market, installing subsea cables including cables …
Nov 9, 2020 / Vessels
BC Ferries' third battery-electric hybrid vessel launches at Damen Shipyard (Video)
New Island Class ferry will service Campbell River – Quadra Island route in 2022BC Ferries continues to roll out its Clean Futures Plan with the launch of its third battery electric-hybrid Island Class vessel. The vessel entered the water early …
Nov 2, 2020 / Vessels
WATCH: Ecobunker Shipping Held Naming & Launching Ceremony for Ecobunker Tokyo Bay
Company’s first vessel, Ecobunker Tokyo Bay had her naming & launching ceremony at Fukuoka Shipbuilding shipyard yesterday. She is a multi-bunkering vessel capable of both Ship-to-Ship LNG and VLSFO (very low sulphur fuel oil) bunkering.“We will …
Aug 5, 2020 / Vessels
Asia Largest Multipurpose Ro-Ro Ship built by CIMC Raffles launched
On June 30, 2020, 10:38 a.m., a 2700-meter lane multipurpose Ro-Ro ship M/V “Bohai Hengtong” launching ceremony was successfully held in Longkou construction base of CIMC Raffles. The ship is built by CIMC Raffles Offshore Limited (CIMC Raffles) for …
Jul 6, 2020 / Vessels
Ulstein Held Launching Ceremony For Ocean Victory
Ocean Victory (see also CruiseMapper), ship number three in the SunStone Ships' INFINITY series, had her launching ceremony 16 March at the CMHI Haimen yard. She is the second exploration cruise vessel built at the yard featured with the ULSTEIN …
Mar 19, 2020 / Vessels