Shipyard News

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.