Marine Construction News – Page 140
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NewsDEME in €1.67bn Singapore contract
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Dredging International Asia Pacific-Daelim Joint Venture (DDJV) have signed a contract for the Tuas Terminal Phase 1 reclamation, wharf construction and dredging project.
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NewsBoskalis maintains positive outlook
Royal Boskalis Westminster had a good first quarter of 2015, reporting increased revenue compared to the same period in 2014. Revenue was stable when adjusted for acquisitions, divestments and currency effects.
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NewsSand supply for Dutch motorway works
The Directorate General of Public Works (Rijkswaterstaat) in the Netherlands has awarded the project to improve the Hoevelaken motorway interchange to the A1/28 joint venture established by the Royal BAM Group and Van Oord.
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Seiche acquisition
Seiche Ltd has announced its recent acquisition of Ashridge Engineering Ltd. Seiche Ltd specialises in the design, development and manufacture of Underwater Acoustic Solutions for the oil and gas and renewable energy industries.
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NewsSelf righting lifeboats for the Netherlands Antilles
The Royal Netherlands Lifeboat Organization (KNRM) and the Citizens Rescue Organization (CITRO) of Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles, have taken their new self righting rescue craft into service.
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Small diameter tube bender
Tube bending machine specialist Unison has launched what it believes is a new category of tube bending machine designed to substantially lower the cost and skill level required to produce precision tubular parts in small volumes.
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NewsThames Garden Bridge project
An innovative anti-microbial copper-nickel alloy will be used to clad the new Thames Garden Bridge over the Thames in London, not only making it look good but also helping to prevent fouling and corrosion in a marine environment.
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NewsGrangemouth dredging
In order to accommodate larger vessels the Scottish Port of Grangemouth has commissioned a feasibility study to assess the viability and cost of deepening the shipping channels within the port.
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NewsGovan Graving Docks
The Clyde Docks Preservation Initiative is about to launch a consultation on the future of Govan Graving Docks, Scotland, UK. The organisation will be conducting this in collaboration with a number of local organisations and academia.
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NewsSika Seawork debut
First-time Seawork International exhibitor, Sika, a world leader in bonding, sealing, damping and reinforcing products, presented its marine acoustic flooring products from the Sikafloor range at this year’s show.
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NewsSunny solution for Thames Clippers
UK based Solar Solve Marine has received an order from their Australian Distributor to supply 18 custom made Solasolv roller screens and 44 Rolasolv fabric roller blinds for a 35 metre Passenger Catamaran being built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania for Thames Clippers Line in the UK.
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NewsLiverpool2 progressing well
Construction at the new £300 million container terminal at the Port of Liverpool has reached an advanced stage now that Phase 1 of infilling to reclaim 12 hectares of intertidal area is complete with further infilling due to take place over the summer.
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NewsConcealed Frame windows
UK marine glazing specialist Seaglaze Marine Windows was proudly presenting at Seawork 2015 its latest ‘Concealed Frame’ concept – a next generation evolution of Seaglaze’s existing ‘Hidden Frame’ concept.
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Wolfson tank ready for action
A new towing tank is scheduled to come into operation in the very near future for Southampton, UK-based Wolfson Unit.
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NewsFrench complete German pilots
German pilots have taken delivery of the beak-bow fast pilot tender Visurgis – last in a series of four monohull newbuilds tailor-made in France for service in Bremerhaven and Emden.
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NewsEco-friendly ferry ready for service
A new diesel-electric coastal ferry with emission-reduction technology said to be almost as efficient as LNG drive is going into service soon on the German North Sea coast.
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NewsVessel launch: Compact but capable Blade
“Most boatbuilders step up in scale, going from a smaller design to a bigger one. We have done exactly the opposite, putting all we know about larger commercial boats into this 9m Blade,” said Steve Guyan of Catapult.
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NewsMainprize handover
The UK''s Burgess Marine has successfully completed a £3m contract for the first of a new generation of offshore support vessels. The company has built the craft for Mainprize Offshore at its shipyard at Trafalgar Wharf in Portchester, near Portsmouth, Hampshire.
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NewsUmoe Wave Craft enhances windfarm access
Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal has demonstrated its new windfarm service vessel at Seawork 2015, featuring an actively controlled air cushion to minimise vertical motion in high sea states.
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NewsMaritime Partner's 2000th boat
Norwegian workboat builder Maritime Partner has supplied rescue and patrol boats to customers around the world for 21 years. This year the company will deliver boat number 2000, a significant milestone in the history of this well-established builder based in Alusund, Norway.
