Shipyard News

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).

A new design of offshore wind crew transfer vessel being constructed in the UK will combine cutting edge hybrid and air cushion technologies for the first time.

A British shipbuilding company has recruited 20 new apprentices to help secure its future workforce and stronghold in the maritime industry.

Scottish Sea Farms is set to take delivery of a new purpose-built workboat to increase response times to gill health issues.

A large European port has emphasised its sustainability and safety ambitions with the recent order of a pair of hybrid harbour patrol vessels.

A UK specialist builder of aluminium and steel workboats has recently been awarded the build contract for four patrol boats for Nigeria.

Corroserve was contracted by Cammell Laird to corrosion protect the internal surfaces of seawater pipe spools and slip on flanges on recently completed polar research vessel ‘RRS Sir David Attenborough’.

An advanced battery anode materials and graphene additives provider has completed what is believed to be the world’s largest single application of graphene.

A ferry that is believed to be the most environmentally-friendly vessel of its kind in Scotland has entered service.

A naval architect has warned that as European offshore wind markets continue to expand with larger and more ambitious projects, there is a looming shortage of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs).

Leading European scientists have released details of a study on the potential of ‘Nanotechnology Marine Applications’ as part of the two-year KETmaritime project.

Germany’s new multi-purpose, LNG-fuelled Atair is now in test operation as attention turns to further high-end ship replacements, writes Tom Todd.

After success with sales of its 8m, 11m and 15m ProZero vessels for the aquaculture industry, Danish boatbuilder Tuco has now launched a new 12m ProZero model in the fish farming markets.

The grand blocks for a state-of-the-art cable layer have begun assembly at a Polish yard to meet its expected delivery in 2021.

Meercat Boats, headquartered in Hythe Marine Park by the Port of Southampton, is currently host to three Meercat MRVs - one ready for sale, one currently undergoing refit and the third in…

Dutch windfarms are to begin using a hybrid vessel with a surface effect catamaran hull form to minimise CO2 emissions.

Team Britannia’s superboat, Excalibur, has reached another milestone with the installation of its ‘hurricane proof’ glass.

Finland-headquartered Boomeranger Boats will supply sea boats for the Royal Australian Navy’s SEA1180 Phase 1 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) program.