Marine Construction News – Page 98
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NewsUS-built patrol boats for Netherlands Antilles
Four new high speed patrol boats manufactured by Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) have been commissioned on the island of Curacao.
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News‘Red Jet 7’ build on target at Cowes
‘Red Jet 7’, Solent, UK ferry operator Red Funnel’s new Hi-Speed passenger ferry which is under construction by Wight Shipyard in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, is due to enter the water for the first time at the end of May.
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NewsAluminium firefighter/ dive tender for Alicante
The Spanish aluminium specialist shipyard Aister, has recently completed an 8m fireboat for Alicante’s Fire Department Diving team (SPEIS). The boat has multi-mission assets with uses including S.A.R and firefighting missions.
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NewsSMS undertakes Red Funnel refit at the Port of Southampton
The UK headquartered ship repairer and marine engineering services provider SMS has completed a major refit at the Port of Southampton for the Isle of Wight operator Red Funnel.
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NewsGNSS manufacturer selected to equip lightweight mapping drone
GNSS receiver manufacturer Septentrio has been selected to equip Delair’s UX11 lightweight, BVLOS-ready fixed-wing mapping drone which aims to provide a cost-effective solution for large area surveying and mapping.
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NewsBarge upgraded with DP to pitch for renewables projects
A&P shipyard in Falmouth, UK has upgraded a 60 metre barge with azimuthing thrusters and dynamic positioning controls to pitch for construction contracts in the marine energy market.
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Newport Shipping shifts focus with ‘ship repair game-changer’
UK-headquartered Newport Shipping Group has appointed a new executive team and refocused its business proposition to provide comprehensive drydocking, repair services and financing to the global shipping industry.
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News19-vessel order for Russian construction job
Damen has delivered a complete 19-vessel order to AAS Amur Assets Shipping Limited, a joint venture set up by Combi Lift GmbH to support its role in the construction of the Amur Gas Processing Plant “Gazprom” 150km from Russia’s border with China.
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NewsFrederikshavn fuel terminal to be designed to meet sulphur directive
Stena Oil has signed an agreement to create a new marine fuel terminal in the Port of Frederikshavn which will be fully adapted for the new Sulphur Directive 2020.
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NewsInspection drones to save time
Shipowners will be able to reduce the time taken to carry out a survey with a new partnership offering drones for inspections.
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Hydro invests in aluminium joining capabilities
Norwegian aluminium specialist Hydro is investing to raise its competence in the joining of dissimilar aluminium alloys and multimaterials for marine and offshore structures.
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NewsPLA awards joint contract for Thames moorings
The Port of London Authority has awarded a five-year contract for management of its Central London Cruise Moorings to a joint venture between the Port of Tilbury and MBNA Thames Clippers.
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NewsN-Sea to clear WWII UXOs for Viking Link
UK and Netherlands-based subsea provider N-Sea has secured a contract which is estimated to be in excess of €6million with National Grid and Energinet to deliver an unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance campaign for the Viking Link Project.
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NewsIncreased length and range for new Damen FCS
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a new model to its Fast Crew Supplier range, and the first in class is set to be a must-see vessel at Seawork International 2018.
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NewsSecond Bibby W2W offshore renewables vessel ordered
Once delivered, in mid 2019, the SOV will have a base port of Emden, GermanyThis has enabled Bibby to place an order for a further ASV9020 Bibby WaveMaster vessel from Damen ShipYards supported by a finance package from ABN AMRO. This new purpose-built SOV, which will be named in due ...
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Marine alloys: pick ‘n mix technical workshops
Two leading UK trade associations have combined forces to offer tailored in-house technical workshops to those needing to better understand the behaviour of copper-based alloys, stainless steels and nickel alloys in marine environments.
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News‘Transformational’ dredging plan for Port of Setubal
Blue Atlantic Industrial & Logistics Park is welcoming a ‘transformational’ dredging project which will unleash trade and export opportunities in the Port of Setubal, Portugal.
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NewsEMEC FORESEA tidal energy tripod decommissioning study
A new collaborative decommissioning project aims to conduct forensic analysis of tidal energy tripods and feedback lessons learnt for the benefit of the whole ocean energy sector.
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NewsVeem gyro stabilisers for Damen Fast Crew Suppliers
Australia-headquartered marine propulsion and gyro stabilization company, Veem Ltd has announced that Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands has signed a contract which will see Damen take delivery of Veem’s newest and largest gyrostabilizer model, the VG1000SD.
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NewsRAL short trip pilot boat is all electric
Canadian tug design specialist Robert Allan Ltd. has developed a new all electric pilot boat aimed at slashing costs for pilotage services where the run to the ship is five nautical miles or less.
