List of ship launches in 1986 explained

The list of ship launches in 1986 includes a chronological list of all ships launched in 1986.

DateCountryBuilderLocationShipClass / typeNotes
11 January United StatesTodd Pacific ShipyardsSan Pedro, CaliforniaFor United States Navy.
17 January FranceChantiers et ateliers de la PerrièreLorientFor French Navy.
24 JanuaryStocznia Szczecinska im A WarskiegoSzczecinKonstantin ChernenkoDmitriy Shostakovich-class ferryFor Far Eastern Shipping Company[1]
29 January JapanFor Japanese Navy.
1 February United StatesLockheed ShipbuildingSeattle, WashingtonFor United States Navy.
9 February JapanFor Japanese Navy.
14 February United StatesIngalls ShipbuildingPascagoula, MississippiFor United States Navy.
14 February BelgiumMercantile-BelyardRupelmondeTripartite-class minehunterFor Belgian Navy.
20 FebruaryZaliv Shipbuilding yardKerch, UkraineSevmorputLASH carrierNuclear-powered cargo ship
21 February DenmarkFrederikshavn VærftFrederikshavnMercandian UniverseType FV 2100 RoRo-shipFor [2]
22 February United StatesAvondale ShipyardAvondale, Louisiana
1 March United KingdomVosper ThornycroftWoolstonAtherstoneHunt-class mine countermeasures vesselFor Royal Navy.
15 March United StatesNewport News ShipbuildingNewport News, VirginiaFor United States Navy.
26 March United KingdomSwan HunterWallsendType 22 frigateFor Royal Navy.
29 March United StatesBath Iron WorksBath, MaineFor United States Navy.
8 April United KingdomSwan HunterWallsendCoventryType 22 frigateFor Royal Navy.
24 AprilSandock AustralDurban, South AfricaFleet replenishment vesselFor South African Navy.
25 AprilBaltic ShipyardLeningradKalininFor Soviet Navy.
27 AprilZelenodolsk ShipyardZelenodolskKoni-class frigateFor Soviet Navy.
9 May FinlandHollmingRaumaFinnFinnpusku pusher vessel
30 MayHDWKielFor Turkish Navy.
30 MayHDWKielCruise ship
30 May DenmarkFrederikshavn VærftFrederikshavnMercandian Sun IIType FV 2100 RoRo-shipFor [3]
31 May United StatesBay ShipbuildingSturgeon BaySea-Land AnchorageD7-class container shipFor Sea-Land Corporation
20 June United StatesIngalls ShipbuildingPascagoula, MississippiFor United States Navy.
20 June United StatesTacoma Boatbuilding CompanyTacoma, Washington
21 June United KingdomYarrow ShipbuildersGlasgowType 22 frigateFor Royal Navy.
28 June United StatesElectric BoatGroton, ConnecticutFor United States Navy.
9 July ItalyCantiere navale del MuggianoLa SpeziaResearch vesselFor NATO.
23 July SpainBazanFerrolFor Spanish Navy.
9 August United StatesAvondale ShipyardAvondale, Louisiana
9 August SwedenKockumsMalmöCelebrationFor Carnival Cruise Lines
16 AugustSchichau SeebeckwerftBremerhavenCruiseferryFor Swecarrier for TT-Line traffic
22 August FinlandValmet Vuosaari shipyardHelsinkiSA-15 type cargo ship
29 August DenmarkFrederikshavn VærftFrederikshavnMercandian Sea IIType FV 2100 RoRo-shipFor [4]
31 August FinlandWärtsilä Perno shipyardTurkuCruiseferryFor Jahre Line
5 SeptemberAppledore Ferguson Shipbuilders LtdAppledoreDredgerFor Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd.[5]
5 SeptemberHyundai Heavy IndustriesUlsanBerge StahlOre carrier
19 September JapanFor Japanese Navy.
27 September United StatesBay ShipbuildingSturgeon BaySea-Land TacomaD7-class container shipFor Sea-Land Corporation
14 October United StatesNational Steel and ShipbuildingSan Diego, CaliforniaExxon ValdezOil tankerFor Exxon Corporation
14 OctoberKröger shipyardSchacht-AudorfSchwedeneckSchwedeneck-class research vesselFor German Navy.
24 OctoberOrenstein & KoppelLübeckFor German Navy.
3 November United KingdomVickers ShipbuildingBarrow-in-FurnessFor Royal Navy.
14 November United StatesIngalls ShipbuildingPascagoula, MississippiFor United States Navy.
28 NovemberOrenstein & KoppelLübeckNordstand-class tugFor German Navy.
6 December United StatesElectric BoatGroton, ConnecticutFor United States Navy.
13 December United StatesElectric BoatGroton, ConnecticutFor United States Navy.
17 December FinlandValmet Vuosaari shipyardHelsinkiSA-15 type cargo ship
20 December United StatesBay ShipbuildingSturgeon BaySea-Land KodiakD7-class container shipFor Sea-Land Corporation
Exact date unknown JapanTokuoka Zosen K.K.NarutoCargo shipFor Daifuku Kaiun K.K.
Exact date unknown FinlandWärtsilä Helsinki ShipyardHelsinkiKontioIcebreaker
Exact date unknownDavid Abels Boatbuilders Ltd.BristolAlbionWorkboatFor Bristol City Council.[6]
Exact date unknown United StatesJennings ShipyardArgiaGaff topsail schooner
Exact date unknownDavid Abels Boatbuilders Ltd.BristolHubberstonPilot boatFor Milford Haven Port Authority.[7]
Exact date unknownDavid Abels Boatbuilders Ltd.BristolMary MarieFishing vesselFor private owner.[8]
Exact date unknown United KingdomBailey & Boynton Ltd.HullYarraWorkboatFor Bailey & Boynton Ltd.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: M/S KONSTANTIN CHERNENKO.. 16 October 2016 . Swedish .
  2. Web site: M/S Mercandian Universe.. 26 August 2017 . Swedish .
  3. Web site: M/S Mercandian Sun II.. 26 August 2017 . Swedish .
  4. Web site: M/S Mercandian Sea II.. 26 August 2017 . Swedish .
  5. Web site: Arco Avon . Shipping & Shipbuilding Research Trust . 24 September 2024 .
  6. Web site: Albion . Shipping & Shipbuilding Research Trust . 22 September 2024 .
  7. Web site: Hubberston . Shipping & Shipbuilding Research Trust . 22 September 2024 .
  8. Web site: Mary Marie . Shipping & Shipbuilding Research Trust . 22 September 2024 .
  9. Web site: Yarra . Shipping & Shipbuilding Research Trust . 26 September 2024 .

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