Shipyard News

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.

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.

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.

Meercat Boats has been chosen to refit a specialist dive support vessel, which operates out of Portsmouth Naval Base in the UK.

The Royal Oman Police Coastguard (ROPCG) has taken delivery of a 26m Patrol Interceptor Vessel (PIV) capable of speeds in excess of 50 knots.

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.

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.

A new nuts and bolts assembly set makes it possible to install flange transit pipes in vessels’ steel decks and bulkheads without welding.

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.

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.

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.

A support vessel operator is moving beyond the now dwindling North Sea Oil & Gas sector it established itself in with a fleet of ships that are designed to go beyond the…

A new catamaran passenger ferry features varied boarding options to cater for a wide range of coastal infrastructure around its Spanish network.

Now being assembled in southern Germany after section construction in Hamburg is a new ferry billed as Europe’s first inland passenger ship with single LNG fuel engines, writes Tom Todd.

The first hydrogen fuel cell powered design for an offshore construction support vessel could hit the water in as little as three years and will offer zero emission operations for up to…

Three just-completed 86.2m ocean-going patrol boats for the German police are proving to be “very solid ships with high operational capability”, reports Tom Todd.

A modernisation and modification project on the Swedish Coastguard vessel ‘KBV 181’ will begin late April 2020.

The fast 27 knot Darss is now in service in the German Baltic, rounding off a trio of modern patrol boats completed this year for German Customs authorities, writes Tom Todd.

US shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two new pilot boats to New Orleans-based operator Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, LLC (BCMT).