'Uilenspiegel' Drafted Into European Port Dredging

01 Dec 2002

The Belgian DEME Group 3 capacity christened their latest trailing suction hopper dredger last month in Zwijndrecht at a glittering ceremony presided over by HRH Princess Mathilde. 

Experienced Canadians Build Aluminium Pilot Boat

01 Dec 2002

Point Hope Shipyard in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where aluminium construction was pioneered in the 1960s, are building a highly evolved aluminium pilot boat design which is scheduled for delivery to the Pacific Pilotage Authority early next year. 

High-speed Rescue Craft from Fusion Marine

01 Dec 2002

Scottish based Fusion Marine Ltd has developed a high speed deck-mounted rescue craft suitable for ferries, offshore support vessels and other craft. The Polycraft FRC1 is manufactured entirely from polyethylene and features a deep V-shaped hull which provides stability in rough sea conditions without compromising handling. 

'Blade Runner Two' Soon to Catch the Wind

01 Dec 2002

The NEG Micon Rotors factory at St Cross, Newport on the Isle of Wight is set to produce more than 1,500 wind turbine blades next year as the global market for wind energy continues to accelerate. 

'Lady Angela' is Milestone 100th Cheetah

01 Dec 2002

The 100th Cheetah catamaran left the Bonchurch, Isle of Wight building yard last month, marking a milestone in the life of a company which commenced production only 11 years ago. 

Contract for New Design UT527

01 Dec 2002

Over the past few months Rolls-Royce has continued to win a substantial number of new contracts for UT-Design offshore support vessels.