Marine Construction News – Page 46
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NewsBRAY HARBOUR IMPROVEMENTS
Plans are being developed to improve and possibly expand the facilities at the Irish port of Bray which lies just south of Dublin on the Irish east coast.
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NewsOutboard first for powerful catamaran
The first catamaran in Europe to feature two of Yamaha’s new XTO 425hp outboards has been launched.
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NewsNew rudder technology claimed to save up to 30% of fuel burn
A more efficient rudder system, designed at the University of Strathclyde, will be demonstrated as part of a €6 million EU-funded research project.
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NewsBiomimicry solution for hull air lubrication
In response the challenge of fleet decarbonisation, over the last three years the AIRCOAT H2020 project has been developing an air-trapping adhesive film to be applied to ship hulls.
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NewsGerman lock gate work on track amid trouble elsewhere
Planned for completion mid May was maintenance and the technical overhaul of a 2,200 ton inner gate on Bremerhaven’s Kaiserschleuse ship lock, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsPort of Brake builds on bulk strengths
Work on the renovation of berth facilities in Brake is getting under way to meet growth in the north German Weser port, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsDamen delivers Multi Cat in record time
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Multi Cat 2712 to a Scottish customer in record time.
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NewsExclusive SeaArk Marine build deal
A US boatbuilder has secured a deal to build the full line of SeaArk Marine commercial boat models.
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NewsSubsea cable business prepares for further growth
A European marine contractor is setting up a new subsea cables business unit due to the increasing demand it is seeing in that segment.
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NewsUnique shock-absorbing boats coming to Europe first
Australian suspension catamaran innovator Nauti-Craft Pty Ltd has signed a new deal with a long-term partner and German based vessel operator, designer and boat building group.
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NewsBrussels bridge nears completion
A new bridge over the Brussels-Scheldt Canal in Brussels is getting closer to completion, ready to form a key part of the city’s infrastructure.
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NewsRIB built for endurance
A new Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) designed for maximum buoyancy is built to endure heavy duty missions.
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Danish base for new wind farms
Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall has again selected Denmark’s Port of Hvide Sande as the operations and maintenance base, for new wind farms being developed.
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NewsLargest self-righting RIB
The Italian Coast Guard, has taken delivery of what is claimed to be the longest self-righting and unsinkable boat ever built in Italy.
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NewsNew boat for Lübeck Port fire-fighters
A multi-purpose fire-fighting boat has been ordered for Germany’s biggest Baltic RoRo port – Lübeck, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsHigh-tech Nordlicht II is readied for GTL
German Bight ferry operator AG Ems is taking a new high-tech catamaran ferry into service soon which will be capable of GTL operation, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsEco friendly CTV design aids efficiency
A next generation CTV design for the offshore wind market offers enhanced vessel capabilities with a reduced environmental footprint and hybrid drive options.
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NewsRock delivery escalates sea defence works
Thousands of tonnes of armour rock will arrive in a UK coastal city this month to form new primary sea defences.
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Waste barges delivered
UK vessel operator Cory Riverside Energy has taken delivery of five new barges from Newcastle-based shipyard A&P Tyne and Belgian shipyard Meuse and Sambre, following the signing of two multi-million-pound contracts over the past two years.
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News‘Super sewer’ spoil shifting
London marine freight specialist Walsh has begun removing more than one million tonnes of tunnel spoil arising from the eastern leg of the capital’s super sewer scheme.
