Marine Construction News – Page 62
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NewsSubsea cable services keep UK powered up
Ensuring subsea fibre optic cables remain operational with repair and maintenance services during the COVID-19 pandemic has been essential for keeping the power on and internet services connected.
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NewsCOVID-compliant CTV will help UK keep the lights on
UK crew transfer fleet operator Manor Renewable Energy has tweaked the interior design of one of its in-build vessels to allow crew and technicians to get the job done while adhering to the UK’s 2m social distancing guidelines.
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NewsNew wharf for the ‘RRS Sir David Attenborough’
A new wharf has been completed on the Sub Antarctic island of South Georgia partially to accommodate the UK’s brand new polar research vessel.
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NewsLifting a 2,500 tonne lock gate
In the Belgian port of Zeebrugge the second lock gate has been lifted and moved from the Pierre Vandamme lock to the inner port for renovation.
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NewsAquaculture workboat for specialist operator
The SMS Group in Southampton has delivered the new build to a Tuna farm operator in Malta in May.The SMS Group has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair, marine engineering and major fabrication projects in the commercial marine, defence and superyachts sectors.The company also builds workboats for the ...
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NewsShort-term loan steadies troubled FSG
A short-term loan of €5 million is helping insolvent German shipyard Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) to prepare for a resumption of suspended shipbuilding activity this summer, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsRemote Dynamic Positioning inspection service
An international marine and engineering consulting firm has developed a remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) inspection service to enable users to meet DP systems compliance more efficiently, quickly and cost effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsRostock expansion targets bigger ships
The German Baltic seaport Rostock is investing heavily again this year in major terminal and quayside expansion to meet the benefits offered by approach channel deepening set to begin next year, writes Tom Todd.
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News15 metre electric patrol boat
The Netherlands with its extensive network of inland waterways has taken a lead in promoting emission free electric vessels and further proof of this is seen with an order for a 15 metre electric patrol boat writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDamen delivers Multi Cat 1908
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Multi Cat 1908 to a Scottish workboat operator.
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NewsFull steam ahead for Finnish LNG newbuild
Construction of Finland’s LNG car-passenger newbuild ''Aurora Botnia'' is on track again after concerns about coronavirus were eased, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsUnique dive support ship faces build delay
Completion of a unique 69m diving support ship for authorities on Germany’s Rhine shipping artery has been thrown slightly off track by the coronavirus outbreak, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNew partnership will develop foil-stabilised CTVs
UK naval architects Chartwell Marine and America’s Cup team spin out company BAR Technologies, will now work together to offer a range of foil stabilised monohulls to serve Round III windfarms.
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NewsLine handling vessel delivered
An Australian boat builder has delivered a new 8m long offshore line handling vessel powered by a 320Hp Mercury diesel 4.2L engine to a marine logistics company.
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NewsRIBS as workboats: an emerging trend
According to a Netherlands boatbuilder and vessel operator the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is emerging as a more mobile, efficient, flexible, safe, reliable and cost-effective solution for near-shore and offshore work.
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SponsoredOrkney Harbour Authority
One of the UK’s most diverse commercial ports responsible for the largest natural harbour in Europe at Scapa Flow and 29 piers and harbours many with deep water access.
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NewsDuck weed growth warning
A warning has been issued over an upcoming explosion of habitat-destroying duck weed growth, due to rising temperatures across Europe and ever-increasing heatwaves.
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NewsHull flood defence work expands
Work has started on the latest stage in the extensive flood defence work that is taking place along the waterfront of the River Humber, UK.
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NewsFlush decked barges for energy logistics
Netherlands shipyard TABmarine has announced a contract for the new building of two flattop barges for UK based Osprey Ltd., a heavy transport and offshore energy logistics company.
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News15 hectare site in Amsterdam will support offshore wind
The Port of Amsterdam will turn a dredging depot at the former Averijhaven into an energy port to serve as a base for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
