Marine Construction News – Page 48
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NewsOldtimers test traditional repair skills
Traditional ship repair and renovation skills have been in demand at German yards involved in the restoration of three oldtimers, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsInnovative asymmetric CTVs promise 30% fuel savings
Offshore wind crew transfer vessel operator and Seawork regular, High Speed Transfers, has confirmed its order of two BARTech 30 CTVs.
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NewsFinal dredging phase at Peak Forest Canal
The final phase of dredging works at Peak Forest Canal in Manchester, UK has begun.
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NewsHowth harbour developments
Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation with the re-development of the Middle Pier plus proposals for dredging the harbour and the creation of a reclaimed area of land.
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NewsEco ship serves electric racing series
A ship that has undergone an extensive refurbishment is preparing to support Extreme E’s first electric off-road racing series.
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NewsTurbocharger service agreement
Dutch dredging major Van Oord has signed a three-year agreement with ABB Turbocharging to provide fleetwide maintenance and optimization services.
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NewsKiel shipyard builds repair pier of the future
A Kiel shipyard has built a €9 million multi-purpose repair and maintenance pier capable of handling bigger ships and future new fuel and propulsion systems, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsBusiness as usual for German yard
Pandemic concerns do not appear to have troubled Germany’s Schiffswerft Diedrich - busy as usual at this time of year with ferry and workboat repair and maintenance, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsStralsund approach improved for shipping
Central handling facilities in the Port of Stralsund are now more accessible to shipping after the dredging of the east German Baltic facility’s eastern approach channel, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsEuropean shoreline changes mapped over decades
The new EMODnet Geology shoreline-migration map allows policy makers or national and regional coastal managers to identify areas of rapid change.
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NewsChallenging winter project completed at Seaton Port
Southbay Civil Engineering Limited together with Red7Marine, recently completed the construction of two mooring dolphins on behalf of ABLE UK at its Seaton Port facility.
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NewsWorld’s first ship tunnel gets closer to reality
After two years of study and analysis, government approval has been given for the building of what is claimed to be the World’s first ship tunnel.
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News75m barge transports offshore wind blades
Transportation of offshore wind turbine blades is being made easier with a 75m long shallow water barge designed to meet the precise demands of both cargo and delivery route.
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NewsBigRoll Bering DP2 upgrades
Dutch marine electronics majors Bakker Sliedrecht and RH Marine will upgrade Roll Group’s ice class vessel BigRoll Bering with a Dynamic Positioning 2 system (DP2).
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NewsChallenging navaids upgrade job recognised
Southbay Civil Engineering Limited and Wirral Borough Council have been awarded the Civil Engineering Contractors Association Small Project of the Year award for the North West Region in the UK.
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NewsPower to Maas: inland shipping turns to H2
Maas is a typical inland container vessel running up and down the Rhine, but what makes it unusual is that it’s aiming at a full zero emission future.
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Greenlink Interconnector marine licence approved
Greenlink Interconnector Limited has welcomed the decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to approve its application for a Marine Licence for the Greenlink electricity interconnector project, which will link the power markets of Great Britain and Ireland.
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NewsSuction anchor pumping system
The Alfa Laval company and pump manufacturer Framo, will supply pumping systems for foundations of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm project.
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NewsInnovation challenge takes on coastal inundation
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched a new marine innovation challenge, focused on identifying the causes and risks of coastal inundation and mitigating its effects.
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NewsLaunch of new rescue cruiser delayed by Covid
Germany’s impressive new sea rescue cruiser SK41 has already been floated out and gone into service - but its official naming and launch have been delayed by Covid, writes Tom Todd.
