Shipyard News

As part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability, a Dutch shipbuilder is having 42,000 solar panels installed at a number of its facilities.

A celebrated British veteran of the arts has visited a new RIB with the same name as a 19th century vessel in the spotlight by virtue of their latest book.

An Italian design team has developed the EUVES (Efficient Utility Vessel) that is designed to meet the requirements of a number of workboat roles writes Dag Pike.

Jenkins Marine has contracted Manor Marine to provide slipway, repair and maintenance services for the Split Hopper Barge, ‘Nab’.

According to Naval Architect, John Kecsmar, HS-OSC Code CTVs could run into difficulties with out-of-range passenger accelerations.

A UK-based specialist marine operator has expanded its fleet of workboats and harbour launches with a newbuild 15m Multicat workboat/barge, writes Graeme Ewens.

A heavy lifting capacity will allow a new vessel to be able to carry out a wider range of support tasks to the aquaculture industry.

A new Dutch-built fast catamaran ferry, has gone into north German service, reports Tom Todd.

A new energy-efficient Baltic ferry service for launch later this year will be a north European co-operative effort involving companies in Denmark, Germany, Poland and Latvia, reports Tom Todd.

An offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator will expand its business with the order of a new crew transfer vessel (CTV).

A French sea rescue organisation will test an environmentally friendly fouling release film in extreme Atlantic conditions with the aim of significantly cutting fuel consumption in its vessels.

A sustainably focused hydrographic research vessel that can be utilised by dredging and offshore wind projects is due to be completed next year.

A UK shipyard has completed the second aluminium fast ferry for a Mexican operator, with light weight and timely delivery both being major deciding factors in the contract award.

A hybrid car ferry built for one of Sweden’s busiest maritime routes is ready to begin operating.

A composites supplier is making headway on a vessel construction project following the completion of a demoulding task.

Opened by Tim Jenkins from the local Fishermen’s Mission, the ceremony included a traditional blessing ritual and champagne christening.

Bourbon Mobility, a specialist in offshore personel transport, has partnered with Peugeot Design Lab to propose interior designs inspired by the aviation industry.