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  • Shieldhall and Paddle Steamer Waverley put on a show

    Shieldhall and Paddle Steamer Waverley put on a show

    12th September 2023

    There was a rare and wonderful sight on southern coastal waters on Sunday 3 September and Monday 4 September when two heritage steamships, both built in Scotland and now part of the National Historic Fleet, met up off Bournemouth and…

  • Auckland’s preserved steam tug under threat

    Auckland’s preserved steam tug under threat

    11th September 2023

    Auckland is one of very few cities in the world to have a heritage coal- fired steam tug operating on its harbour, providing unique sights, sounds and style. William C. Daldy is a popular and distinctive feature at her berth…

  • New Polar Vessel for Brazilian Navy

    New Polar Vessel for Brazilian Navy

    9th September 2023

    Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main power generation and power conversion system for a new 103.16m Antarctic Support Vessel being built for the Brazilian Navy. The order was placed by Brazil’s Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz shipyard and will be booked…

  • Damen signs with UK Dredging for Shoalbuster 2711 WID

    Damen signs with UK Dredging for Shoalbuster 2711 WID

    7th September 2023

    Damen Shipyards Group has recently signed a contract with UK Dredging for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 2711 Water Injection Dredger (WID). Based on a proven design, the vessel nonetheless represents a unique and innovative approach to water injection dredging,…

  • Rotor Sails fitted to bulk carrier

    Rotor Sails fitted to bulk carrier

    6th September 2023

    The installation of Rotor Sails on TR Lady, an 82,000dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier, was completed in Chengxi Shipyard, China, in June 2023. TR Lady is owned by TR Lady Shipping Ltd, a portfolio company of Tufton Investment Management Ltd, and…

  • Poole welcomes the return of two steamships

    Poole welcomes the return of two steamships

    5th September 2023

    During late August and September, Poole welcomed the return of two beautifully preserved steamships to Town Quay, with both alongside on 4 September although sadly not at the same time. The Southampton-based Shieldhall (1955) arrived on 28 August for its…

  • Condor Islander getting ready for service

    Condor Islander getting ready for service

    4th September 2023

    Work on Condor Ferries’ latest acquisition, the 125m Condor Islander (2005/13,906gt), continued apace at Poole following her arrival on 4 August at the Dorset port for a complete internal refit by Trimline. As well as the trialling of cargo loading…

  • US Navy destroyer USS Zumwalt set to be upgraded

    US Navy destroyer USS Zumwalt set to be upgraded

    3rd September 2023

    The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) arrived in Mississippi on 19 August 2023 to begin a two-year process to install hypersonic missile tubes. The upgrades will ensure Zumwalt remains one of the most technologically advanced and lethal ships in the…

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