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.

The Trouble with Pinning Down Maritime
Connecticut Maritime Association has decided to move its annual meeting and exposition…

Cobots Take on Grueling Work
In the February issue of Maritime Reporter magazine Nirav Patel, Nuclear Navy Segment…

Shipbuilders Council of America Announces New Board of Directors Leadership
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S.

Sabine Surveyors, Ltd. Announces Parent Company Transition, Leadership Appointments
Sabine Surveyors, Ltd. has announced organizational changes aimed at strengthening…

Tsuneishi Kure Completes Renewal of No.2 Floating Dock
Tsuneishi Kure has completed refurbishment work on the No.2 Floating Dock at its Wakaba Works…

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…
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…
Navy Welcomes 17th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, John PerrymanThe U.S. Navy officially welcomed John Perryman as its 17th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), the highest enlisted position. The ceremony held at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington…
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships, which takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, are workers which specialize in vessel construction and repair. The construction of boats is called boat building.
Private Security Companies (PSCs) play a crucial role in combating maritime piracy, especially in high-risk areas such as the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean, and parts of the West African coast. The increase in piracy, particularly in the early 2000s, led to a higher demand for specialized security services.
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…