Ship Repair
                
                 
                
                             
                
    
                        
    
    
                
                    All ships need maintenance and repairs. Many repair and maintanance operations can be performed at sea or by the crew in port. Complicated or large-scale repairs might require the ship to be removed from commercial operation. Classification Society supervision is required for most large-scale repairs, particularly those carried out in a ship repair yard. For oceangoing ships, particularly tankers, the ship has to be prepared for repair at a Deballasting Station. The tank must be thoroughly cleaned and its slops (grey water and hydrocarbon residues) must be pumped ashore according to environmental regulations.
         
                
    
                
            
            
                  

Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard Limited Enter Agreement to Develop Ship Repair Cluster in Kerala
            Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed… 
                  
             
 
                  

Lagersmit, Subsea Global Solutions Strengthen Partnership in Southeast Asia
            Lagersmit, a provider of advanced sealing solutions and a member of The Timken Company… 
                  
             
 
                  

Colonna’s Shipyard Invests $70m for Fourth Drydock
            Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. (CSI) will invest $70m to acquire its fourth drydock, expected… 
                  
             
 
                  

Everett Ship Repair Acquires Puget Sound’s Largest Dry-Dock
            Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR), a provider of ship repair and conversion services… 
                  
             
 
                  

ASRY Taps Solar Power for Shipyard
            Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) unveiled an innovative solar energy… 
                  
             
 
                  

Vard Secures Seismic Vessel Conversion Job
            Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract with Norway-based Sanco Shipping… 
                  
             
 
                  

General Dynamics NASSCO Takes Delivery of New Floating Dry Dock
            General Dynamics NASSCO has taken delivery of a new dry dock at its Long Beach location… 
                  
             
 
                  

Coastal Veterans Repair Group Acquires Voyager Maritime Alliance Group
            Coastal Veterans Repair Group LLC, a veteran-owned ship repair and marine services… 
                  
             
 
                  

RIX Industries Partners With Sumitomo Heavy Industries to Expand Access to Technologies
            RIX Industries, a leader in advanced gas compression and generation technologies… 
                  
             
 
                  

Gibdock Completes Renewal of TechnipFMC's Deepwater Pipelayer
            Gibraltar-based ship repair and conversion yard Gibdock has completed the repair… 
                  
             
 
                  

Shipbuilders Council of America Announces Annual Safety Awards
            The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. 
                  
             
 
                  

Seaspan Opens New Operations Center at Vancouver Drydock
            Earlier this week, the team at Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock (Seaspan) celebrated the… 
                  
             
    
    
        
            
                
                   
  
        
                        
      
      
        Bulk carriers are vessels that transport bulk cargo, such as coal, ore and cement. Bulk carriers play an important role in the global trade, facilitating the transportation of large quantities essential raw materials for different industries.
    
 
 
     
    
        
  
        
                        
      
      
        All ships need maintenance and repairs. Many repair and maintanance operations can be performed at sea or by the crew in port. Complicated or large-scale repairs might require the ship to be removed from commercial operation. Classification…
    
 
 
     
    
        
  
        
                        
      
      
        New propulsion systems reduce shipping emissions through several key mechanisms, contributing to lower fuel consumption, increased energy efficiency, and adoption of cleaner energy sources:1. Hybrid Propulsion SystemsHybrid systems combine traditional engines with electric motors and batteries…
    
 
 
     
    
        
  
        
                        
      
      
        The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it seeks to reduce its environmental impact and comply with increasingly stringent regulations on emissions. One of the most promising avenues for achieving these goals is the adoption of alternative fuels in marine propulsion systems. These fuels, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), biofuels, hydrogen, and ammonia, offer various benefits and challenges that are reshaping the future of marine propulsion. This article provides a technical overview of the key alternative fuels currently being explored and their implications for the maritime industry.
    
 
 
     
    
        
  
        
                        
      
      
        Narco-submarines, the clandestine vessels used by drug traffickers, represent one of the most sophisticated and elusive methods of smuggling drugs across international waters. These semi-submersible and fully submersible crafts are a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of criminal organizations in circumventing law enforcement efforts. This article delves into the history, construction, operation, and interdiction of narco-submarines, highlighting their impact on global drug trafficking.