Marine Construction News – Page 70
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NewsStabilized barge gets more configurable
Red7Marine, has expanded the ability of its fleet in marine access solutions by increasing the versatility of its ‘Haven Seastabler’ barge.
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NewsWhat comes after the monopile – and what will load it?
As offshore wind turbines get heavier there are now more questions than ever about what could take the monopile’s place, writes Stevie Knight.
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Dredging plans for Scottish harbours
Aberdeenshire Council in Scotland has made a firm commitment to a three-year dredging contract for maintenance dredging in three of the many harbours that come under its control writes Dag Pike.
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NewsPower management issues on Woolwich ferries resolved
Transport for London has reported that problems with the hybrid power management systems fitted to two new hybrid electric ferries have been resolved writes Dag Pike.
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NewsSite investigation for island megaproject
Denmark has taken serious steps towards building a man made island that will entail the largest construction project in the country since the 17th century.
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NewsFoiling future for workboats?
An America’s Cup team spinoff company is partnering with one of Europe’s best known composite workboat builders to build a prototype hydrofoil workboat.
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News‘Plug and Play’ subsea hydraulics
Seatools, a Netherlands-headquartered provider of subsea hydraulic components and systems, has stepped up its standardized hydraulic solutions bid with a new range of subsea hydraulic power units (SHPUs).
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NewsSaved shipyard secures contract
The recently acquired Northern Ireland-based Harland and Wolff shipyard has been awarded a contract for dockings of two vessels for their owners to carry out their annual inspections and maintenance.
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NewsMeercat to refit dive support vessel
Meercat Boats has been chosen to refit a specialist dive support vessel, which operates out of Portsmouth Naval Base in the UK.
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NewsPIV capable of 50 knots is delivered
The Royal Oman Police Coastguard (ROPCG) has taken delivery of a 26m Patrol Interceptor Vessel (PIV) capable of speeds in excess of 50 knots.
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NewsOESV operator offers US market success tips
A UK-based Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) operator has stressed that proven vessel designs, safety management systems and robust back office support are essential ingredients for growth of the US OESV market.
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News146 ton cylinder for world’s biggest pilling barge
The heaviest hydraulic cylinder ever produced by Netherlands manufacturer Bosch Rexroth, is ready for installation onboard the biggest ever piling barge.
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NewsRise in shipbuilding ‘patent protection’
A major maritime study has revealed a rapid rise in shipbuilding patent applications as superpowers look to protect and commercially exploit new innovations in technology.
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NewsFit transit pipes without welding
A new nuts and bolts assembly set makes it possible to install flange transit pipes in vessels’ steel decks and bulkheads without welding.
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News15m workboat for wide-ranging roles
A UK wildlife charity has recently taken delivery of a clever workboat with configurable deck space for moving livestock, equipment and people with equal efficiency.
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NewsLaying down the future
A 4m long, 3D printed pedestrian bridge is only one-tenth solid material, but it promises to last longer than traditional steel in marine environments and can even tell you when it needs maintenance.
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Flood doors supply partnership announced
The UK’s largest environmental and risk reduction specialists has announced an exclusive partnership with a major UK provider of steel doors and physical security solutions.
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NewsUK shipbuilder secures Maltese ferry order
A UK shipbuilder is continuing its success in the fast ferry sector having secured an order for four vessels from a Malta-based cruise company.
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NewsEx-military superboat being reconfigured for commercial charter
A refit and repower currently being undertaken on a high speed military interceptor will broaden its capabilities for a variety of technology demonstration and research purposes.
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CTV research funding awarded
Naval architect Chartwell Marine, and independent technical consultancy, Seaspeed Marine Consulting, have been awarded a prize by the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) for an innovative vessel design proposal.
