Shipyard News – Page 14
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NewsLargest GRP and composite patrol ship
Spanish shipyard Rodman Polyships says it is pushing the boundaries of composite shipbuilding with the launch of a new 43m Offshore Patrol Vessel.
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NewsFast turnaround for annual refit
Wight Shipyard Co has showcased its maintenance and repair capabilities during a refit for one of the Isle of Wight’s leading ferry operators.
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NewsIroning out an OPV’s sternwave
Earlier this year, Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark won a public tender for the design and construction of a new 64m Offshore Patrol Vessel.
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NewsMedium speed aluminium monohull ferry
BMT has announced that its latest passenger ferry design, for Aran Island Ferries, successfully completed sea trials and has now been delivered.
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NewsFerry features compact electric propulsion
A compact electric propulsion system is the star feature of a new 23m long aluminium ferry from Baltic Workboats.
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News‘World’s quietest ship’ contender is showcase of Faroese shipbuilding
A shipyard on the tiny island community of the Faroes has stunned the commercial marine world by turning out a cutting-edge research vessel.
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NewsHigh-speed platform aids tech development
Autonomous systems development could be given a boost with a new high-speed technology demonstrator vessel currently nearing the end of a refit project.
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NewsFOSS system aids Chartwell efficiency
An offshore energy support vessel (OESV) operator has ordered two further Chartwell Marine 24 catamarans that will be the first equipped with a new foil optimisation and stability system (FOSS) designed by BAR Technologies.
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NewsCruise boosts SMS Group
The SMS Group is capitalising on cruise business following a recent move that has made it the only ship repairer based within the Port of Southampton.
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USWE project concludes
In November 2018 the EU Social Partners of the Shipbuilding and Maritime Equipment sector, SEA Europe and industriAll Europe, together with Tknika, the Basque VET Applied Research Centre, and Turku University of Applied Science, launched a joint project for Upskilling Shipbuilding Workforce in Europe (USWE).
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NewsSpanish shipyard’s robotic welding investment
The Asturian ship manufacturer Astilleros Gondán has placed an order for a compact robot welding solution, PEMA VRWP-C.
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NewsHydrogen hybrid propulsion CTV plans awarded
Piriou is one of the three winners of the Call for notification of interest of the offshore wind Innovation Challenge –managed by WPD and the Brittany maritime cluster -Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique.
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NewsVersatile eco bulkers join Hamburg owner
The first of a versatile trio of small, single-hold Eco Trader cargo ships with some unusual characteristics has joined the fleet of Hamburg-based Alster Ship Chartering, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsCompletion finally in sight for new German dredger
A four-year, €95 million dredger newbuilding project in Hamburg could now be entering its final stage, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGRP coating protects against corrosion
One propulsion shaft manufacturer has developed its own glass reinforced coating that offers protection against corrosion, impact resistance, and is REACH compliant.
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NewsReel-lay vessel commences first deployment
Subsea 7 has announced its newbuild reel-lay vessel, Seven Vega, has joined the company’s fleet, is now operational and is loading pipe for its first project.
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NewsFirst Irish catamaran wind farm craft
Ireland’s first catamaran wind farm service craft is now under construction.
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NewsCentral hydrofoil development for fast boats
A Netherlands-based naval architect is developing an amidships hydrofoil that partially lifts the hull while leaving the transom on the water
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NewsCommercial grade cabin RIB provides safe working environment
Originally planned for exhibition on the water at Seawork 2020, the South Africa- based Gemini Marine has now launched a new version of its Waverider WR1060 GRP Cabin RIB.
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NewsABP invests GB£9m in pilot boat fleet
Associated British Ports (ABP) has commissioned a fleet of nine new fast and fuel-efficient pilot boats in a deal worth around GB£9m.
