Marine Construction News – Page 55
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NewsEnvironmental excellence at Valenciaport
The Spanish Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has renewed its PERS (Port Environment Review System) environmental certification, a European standard that highlights the specific management of the port sector and which is promoted by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO).
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NewsStena Line expands in the Baltic Sea
Ferry company Stena Line has announced an expansion and strengthening of its operations across the Baltic Sea region.
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NewsUK boatbuilder secures landing craft order
A UK boatbuilder has secured an order for a 14.4m landing craft with a shallow draft purposely designed to cope with substantial cargo loads.
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NewsUK considers scheme to boost shipbuilding
A UK government department is currently considering the possibility of reintroducing a domestic finance instrument, with the aim of providing a more accessible means of obtaining finance for companies seeking to place orders at UK yards.
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NewsWork completes on UK port expansion
A port in North East England is well positioned to attract future investment, following completion of a multi-million-pound expansion programme.
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NewsCoastal scheme unearths original promenade
On the UK south coast, sections of Southsea''s original promenade dating back to Edwardian times have been found during ground investigation works undertaken as part of the Southsea Coastal Scheme.
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NewsNorway’s largest ambulance boat has multiple new features
After four months of outfitting at Maritime Partner’s shipyard in Ålesund, Norway''s largest ambulance catamaran has been handed over to shipowner Loppa Legeskyssbåter.
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NewsDuroWipers lifeboat supply contract
DuroWipers is set to supply Class 60 pantographs to multiple lifeboats as part of a new contract.
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NewsWelsh boatbuilders win river barges contract
A Welsh boatbuilding company has commenced the build of five river barges for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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NewsWind energy carries emission-free merchant vessels into the 21st century
A Swedish consortium of industry, academia and research organizations have partnered to create a wind-powered ship, reports Edward Lundquist.
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NewsLow maintenance resin decking taking ferry market by storm
Netherlands resin applications specialist Bolidt reports strong growth in the global ferry market as its state-of-the-art decking solutions are selected for an increasing variety of passenger ship projects.
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NewsBeach landing tests capable heavy lift barge
Staffordshire, UK-based specialist shipping company Robert Wynn and Sons Ltd. have successfully beached their unique heavy lift ro/ro barge Terra Marique on Traeth y Graig Ddu (Black Rock Sands) in North West Wales.
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NewsHydrographic vessel for Nigerian Navy
A hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel has been, designed, built and launched for the Nigerian Navy.
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News‘Wave killer’ is new way to protect shorelines
Atlantean Systems is a US company that has developed the Wave Killer, a system of tubes embedded into the seabed that when activated can create a bubble barrier that is claimed to reduce the impact of waves breaking on the shore, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsJoint venture for 3D printing marine spare parts
Wilhelmsen’s Marine Products division and thyssenkrupp aim to re-examine and optimize the production and delivery process of 3D printed spare parts for the maritime market.
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NewsVenice: where even the patrol boats look stylish
A new Hybrid Propulsion Patrol Boat for the ‘117’ surveillance and public utility service has been officially delivered to the Guardia di Finanza (the Italian finance police) in the Venice Lagoon.
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NewsSubsea business unit launched
A global provider of subsea cable installation and maintenance services to the telecommunications, offshore renewables, utility and oil & gas markets has launched a new business unit.
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NewsPier repair will bring multiple port benefits
Associated British Ports has announced the commencement of construction work to repair Swansea West Pier, which plays an important part in preventing coastal erosion in the City of Swansea.
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NewsTwo tandem lifts in two days
The UK’s Port of Sunderland has reported that it has performed two tandem lift projects in two days, using its pair of Liebherr 420 harbour mobile cranes.
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News100ft crane in place at River Severn project
A 100t crane has been successfully placed on a 17-piece ravestein pontoon at the ‘Unlocking the Severn’ project at Holt Weir, along the River Severn in Worcestershire, UK.
