Duo Service Newbuild Ferries

01 Jul 2006

Two exhibitors at Seawork 2006 are responsible for power and propulsion on sister ships Mercuria and Sapele, which have recently entered service on London's River Thames. 

Noise Reduction Insulation Measures Make Quiet Life for Wind Farm Workboat

01 Jul 2006

Offshore Provider, the wind farm logistical support vessel built by South Boats Special Projects and seen on the floating pontoon at Seawork 2006 last month, has had noise and vibration levels on board reduced by Salisbury UK based Halyard Marine Ltd. 

'MouseBoat' Makes Debut at Seawork

01 Jul 2006

Hamilton Jet (UK) Ltd used the occasion of Seawork 2006 to launch their new blue ARROW waterjet control system, which is suitable for use with twin jet installations on a wide range of high speed workboats, patrol boats, crew boats, fireboats, landing barges and ferries. The system is suitable for monohulls or catamarans of approximately 8 to 16m length and can accommodate power outputs ranging from 270 to 1,340hp. 

Enhanced Waterjet Control for Small Boats

01 Jul 2006

Small craft with a high power to weight ratio tend to respond quickly to both internal and external disturbances. The characteristic high sensitivity of planing craft requires an advanced control system to optimise craft controllability and response. 

Repower for Tour Boat Transplant

01 Jul 2006

Marine engineers at Southampton UK based Golden Arrow Marine have given a new lease of life to one of the south coast's most instantly recognisable sightseeing boats. The old Poole Belle spent its life taking holiday makers around Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Bay and the Solent. Following a major refit, the vessel now has a new name, a new home and new engines. 

Maprom Muscle Moves Danube Pushboats

01 Jul 2006

Maprom Engineering BV of the Netherlands is supplying water lubricated shaftline drive systems for a series of eight pushboats which are being upgraded and converted at two shipyards in Romania.