Shipyard News

The naming and taking into service of Germany’s latest sea rescue cruiser was postponed indefinitely in April but construction of other potent newbuilds remains on track, writes Tom Todd.

A US boatbuilder says it has increased its law enforcement market share with 20 new customers and over 35 new patrol boat builds.

A company has taken a remote approach to its machinery planned maintenance system (MPMS) which enables the survey of a complete fleet in one process and unlocks new insights into vessel and…

According to Roy Yap of ShipParts.com the promise of certified, 3D-printed parts that could be used “hot off the oven” may be realised sooner than you’d think

While working on the construction of the first hybrid ferry for Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK), the keel laying for the second, fully electric, ferry took place on Wednesday April 1, 2020…

A company that has made its name and its fortune from selling paint-on marine coatings now offers a service that includes mechanical hull cleaning.

Macduff Ship Design has announced that Colombo Dockyard PLC has delivered two Pilot Launches to Sri Lanka Ports Authority

A Turkish shipyard has said it is close to the end of the design validation process for a mass order of patrol boats.

UK shipyard Diverse Marine Ltd. and crew transfer vessel service provider Turner Iceni have announced a contract for the construction of a 24m offshore wind crew transfer vessel.

UK-based Marine breakdown service company Sea Start has placed an order for a number of new RIBs from Cowes-based Island RIBs as part of a significant expansion of their fleet.

Equipment corrosion from exposure to high humidity and salt spray can be fought with grease featuring enhanced corrosion protection.

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has completed its first survey by drone, carried out in the holds of a bulk carrier in an Italian port.

A new range of catamaran CTVs aims to bring simple no nonsense vessels with varying duties, payloads and speeds to the market.

A shallow draft survey vessel has been launched that can operate in waters of 1.5m to provide wide versatility.

Danish composite boatbuilder Tuco has recently supplied a ProZero 8m Full Cabin outfitted as a fast and flexible multi mission workboat for autonomy research.

Danish RIB builder Tornado has developed a new version of their 6.8 metre RIB that is powered by an electric outboard motor in a move that is planned to be the start…

Estonia based Veego Marine has developed an advanced design for a search and rescue RIB that offers good protection for the crew combined with high performance writes Dag Pike.

Complex technical requirements have delayed by some three years the completion of a new €98 million state-of-the-art oceanographic and fisheries research ship in Germany, reports Tom Todd.