Marine Construction News – Page 80
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NewsSuction bucket trials to reduce costs
There have been a few experimental trials with suction bucket foundation systems for the offshore wind industry but now trials are scheduled to start for the first commercial version off the coast of Denmark writes Dag Pike.
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NewsHydractive tech boost for antifouling range
Jotun has unveiled the next generation of its SeaForce biocidal antifouling range, with three new products featuring hydractive technology.
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NewsTrelleborg supplies widest immersed tunnel
Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation will supply its tunnel sealing solutions to China’s ShenZhong Link following the signing of a contract with the country’s CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd.
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NewsUrchin-inspired antifouling innovation
Like a sea urchin, Dutch inventor Rik Breur’s anti-fouling wrap repels biofouling with prickly microfibres.
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NewsSeaKing Group RFA Fort Victoria refit
SeaKing Group has supported Cammell Laird in a year-long refit of a 30,000t Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ship.
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NewsMaintenance on HMS Queen Elizabeth complete
Babcock International has completed the first docking and maintenance period on UK Royal Navy warship HMS Queen Elizabeth at its Rosyth site in Scotland.
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NewsConstruction support vessel Christening
Acta Marine has recently named its third Walk to Work Construction Support Vessel in Den Helder, The Netherlands.
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NewsIncat to build largest aluminium ship
Australian shipbuilder Incat has secured a contract to build the world’s largest aluminium ship for Buquebus.
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NewsGriffon Hoverwork wins 995ED orders
Griffon Hoverwork is building a 995ED hovercraft for a private client to use in icy conditions, as well as a tailor-made variant commissioned as a tender for a superyacht.
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News15-metre multi-mission fireboat
A new response vessel from Tuco Marine in Faaborg, Denmark, has just been handed over to Hovedstadens Beredskab (the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department).
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NewsPort of Tyne developing for wind business
Offshore wind could provide 30% of Britain''s electricity generation by 2030, and the Port of Tyne says it is perfectly placed to support this growing renewable sector.
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NewsCTVs arrive for modification and refit
Crew Transfer Vessels, the ‘MPI Cervantes’ and ‘MPI Cardenio’ have arrived at the Manor Marine site in Portland, Dorset for extending, re-engining and refit works.
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NewsHamburg Police Special Forces boat
Tuco Marine Group has closed a deal for one new ProZero 8m centre console interceptor with Hamburg Police Special Forces.
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NewsNewhaven seabed levelling
A tug from the Port of Shoreham has completed a programme of seabed levelling in the nearby port of Newhaven in order to maintain the charted depths in the harbour writes Dag Pike.
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NewsStormer boats to be built under license in US
Stormer Marine BV and US boatbuilder SAFE Boats International have agreed to terms for licensing Stormer’s workboat designs, bringing the portfolio to the United States.
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NewsFerry converted for LNG
Gibraltar’s Gibdock shipyard has completed a major conversion project so that the Baleària ferry ‘Napoles’ can operate using LNG as fuel.
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NewsStrong UK ship repair market reported
Global ship repair, conversion and marine specialist A&P Group has reported continued demand for its seven UK dry docks and repair berths.
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NewsCrew Transfer Vessels for US windfarms
Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted will use a US yard to construct two CTVs to comply with the Jones Act.
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NewsFour more Hull Vanes delivered to Shipyard De Hoop
Shipyard de Hoop, based in Lobith, has taken delivery of four Hull Vanes for a series of 55 metre near-sisterships.
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NewsSt Pauli Elbtunnel renovation complete
The eastern tube of the century-old 426m long St Pauli Elbtunnel in Hamburg has been reopened following a 10-year renovation project.
