Shipyard News

ShipRepair & Conversion 2008 has been co-located this year with INMEX China at the Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Centre on 26 to 28 November. Taking place in Guangzhou, INMEX (International Maritime Expo) China…

Damen Shiprepair Götaverken (DSGö) is putting forward a new strategy along with its new name, in order to meet the rising challenges that have come about from the economic crisis.

The USAF ultrasound system that uses fluid dynamics to form a ‘shield’ around a hull to prevent marine growth has been developed by Seawork exhibitor MCPS.

Three weeks of intensive engine repairs, including 24 hour shifts and the creation of an onboard workshop that continued the overhaul while at sea, meant a massive cable lay vessel was able…

Norfolk UK based Goodchild Marine Services will debut the first of two new ORC 171.P Fast Pilot Craft built for Estuary Services Ltd (ESL) at Seawork 2012.

The new oceanographic research vessel Falkor is now undergoing extensive sea trials which will last until Autumn after completing three years of conversion at Germany’s Peters Shipyard.

Ireland based Safehaven Marine has launched ORCA III, the third of the builder’s GRP Wildcat 53 / 16m catamarans.

The first ship repair order for Damen Shiprepair Brest (France) was announced last week by the traditional sounding of a bell.

A pair of seismic research ships and a slew of passenger ferries are among the small ships and boats which have been in for repair or maintenance in Germany this spring.

Wales based Mustang Marine has delivered a new plough dredging vessel to the UK Port of Tyne.

A recent hearing finally put an end to speculation by granting an export permit to a Norwegian group for Roald Amundsens ship, Maud, after the permit was refused last December.

When Land and Water Plant Ltd had to find a replacement for its ageing river tugs the company knew it needed something as neat and flexible as a Swiss Army knife to…

Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) announced a new partnership on Tuesday as it merged its ship repair business (Milford Haven Ship Repairers) with international boat builders Mustang Marine.

The new Seaward 29 Watchful was custom built at Cowes UK by Seaward Marine Ltd to the requirements of the Crouch Harbour Authority for use as a general purpose launch.

Three of the huge P&O car ferries that take millions of holidaymakers abroad every year have had their annual refit at A&P Tyne ship repair yard in the UK.

Based at Lerwick, Shetland, Delta Marine Ltd operates tugs and workboats, chartering vessels to the dredging and marine civil engineering industries.

Repair and maintenance work on two of the best known sail training ships afloat is once again calling upon hard to beat traditional know how in an otherwise struggling German shipbuilding industry.

Waterways Ireland has taken delivery of its third vessel from Mooney Boats Ltd of Killybegs, also in Ireland.