Marine Construction News – Page 134
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NewsCoring Camera
UK-based bespoke marine engineering company Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has announced the release of an innovative new camera system designed to be mounted to deep sea sediment corers.
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NewsLNG ferry 'Helgoland' in service at last
What is billed as Europe’s first ferry with LNG propulsion capability has started service in Germany after delays which officials acknowledged were expected and the result of a pioneering LNG technology mix.
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NewsGerman rescue service gets punchy new trio
Germany’s sea rescue service DGzRS has ordered three new 10.1m boats for delivery from 2017 as part of a modernisation programme to replace old units - some of which have been in North Sea and Baltic service for more than two decades.
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Meercat for naval dockyard
UK boatbuilder Meercat Workboats has announced new order from global defence, aerospace and security company BAE Systems for a bespoke 15m dive support vessel.
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NewsStrategic Marine now building for stock
Strategic Marine, the Asian specialist shipbuilder and fabricator, has confirmed that its most popular vessels are now built for stock and available for immediate delivery.
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NewsPrecision positioning
The third generation of Norwegian Kongsberg Maritime’s de facto industry standard High Precision Acoustic Positioning and Navigation System – HiPAP, is now available. Claimed to be smaller, lighter, more durable and accurate than ever, HiPAP 502 sets new standards for subsea position reference systems. It is designed to support the ...
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NewsThe fastest lifeboat in the world
All-weather lifeboats that put out from the shore or patrol the seas with the aim of rescuing people or vessels in distress tend to be relatively slow, with a top speed of around 25 to 30 knots.
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NewsSWATH gets smarter
US-based marine technology company Juliet Marine Systems, claims it has solved the technical challenge of controlling small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) vessels at high speed.
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NewsRimorchiatori Riuniti tug orders
Italian tug operator Rimorchiatori Riuniti has recently placed an order with the Damen Shipyards Group for two 2913 series ASD Tugs. Rimorchiatori Riuniti operates more than 100 vessels across a range of maritime sectors, including harbour towage and offshore.
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NewsNew generation Royal Navy RIB
The UK’s Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP has announced a £13.5m contract to BAE Systems for 60 new Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) during a visit to Portsmouth Naval Base.
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News23 RIB deal for Spanish civil protection
Vanguard Marine of the UK has recently supplied 23 Vanguard RIBs to the Galician Local Government in Spain.
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NewsEpoxy-hulled rigid inflatable
Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shipyards Group unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio at Europort this year. Damen says its RHIB 1050 represents ‘the next generation in rigid hull inflatable boats’.
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News100 knot hydrofoil
Hydrofoils Incorporated, a US-based 60-year innovator in high-speed marine design and technology, has successfully completed testing of a 1/8 scale version of their latest project, a hydrofoil which the company claims could top 100 knots and could be used for defence, commuter transportation or rescue.
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NewsHigh-tech lightweight load lugger
A Sloveian company, Hovercraft, has developed type of inflatable boat that could provide a new concept for transporting contractors'' equipment and for flood rescue. The use of inflatable panels in the construction of the Ferryboat makes the structure extremely light and portable yet in its inflated form is can transport ...
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NewsGermans order another eco-ferry
The focus is on safety and the environment in the design and operation of a second island ferry just ordered to Germany’s stringent ‘Blauer Engel’ standards from Neptun Werft in Rostock.
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NewsHamburg creates more space for big ships
Already well advanced in the heart of Europe’s second biggest port – Hamburg - are extensive works to improve accessibility and manoeuverability for big container and cruise ships.
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NewsFive-engined FSV
The US division of naval architects Incat Crowther has announced the delivery of ‘Alya McCall’, the first vessel in a fleet of new class monohull Fast Support Vessels (FSV) for Seacor Marine.
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NewsThe coastal cruise reborn
UK-based naval architect Colin Silvester has come up with a small cruising vessel concept to reignite enthusiasm in the coastal cruise; once a cornerstone activity in any British seaside holiday.
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NewsLinkspans refurbished at Woolwich
UK-headquartered specialist contractor AMCO has recently completed a refurbishment and upgrade of the four loading bridges, or linkspans for the Woolwich ferry in London, UK.
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Polish distribution hub
Greencarrier Freight Services has expanded its presence in Poland with the opening of a 1,000 sq m distribution hub in the major port of Szczecin, in the north-west of the country.
