Shipyard News

Sliedrecht, Netherlands- based company Bakker Repair + Services has succeeded in repairing the bow thruster engine of a Stena Line ferry within a week after establishing the failure.

The German multi-purpose research and survey ship, Capella, was leaving Hamburg’s Norderwerft in April after more than two months of major class work and overhaul, writes Tom Todd.

FDM Digital Solutions, a UK Additive Manufacturing company has announced that it is bringing 3D printing of PEEK, (a high specification thermoplastic) into the UK marine industry.

Incat Crowther is constructing a 35m long catamaran passenger ferry for Samso Rederi that is optimised for high durability, low maintenance and efficient operation.

SeaKing Electrical has completed a series of upgrades to three DFDS ferries at Damen Dunkerque Shipyard in France.

Property consultancy JLL has been appointed to market the Appledore Shipyard site in Devon, UK, which is now available following expiry of the existing lease.

Work on overhauling diesel engines on what has been called one of the most advanced diving support vessels in the world, has been completed by power specialist Royston.