Shipyard News – Page 15

  • 'Obervargh' is a highly capable MCA code compliant workboat (Photo: Jack Gifford)
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    Cornish designed and built workboat will futureproof fleet

    2020-06-15T09:11:00Z

    Penryn, UK-based naval architect, Jack Gifford Marine Design Studio has designed the recently delivered 15m workcat, ‘Obervargh’ – the Cornish word for ‘work horse.’

  • drone inspection
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    AI interprets drone footage in real-time

    2020-06-12T13:44:00Z

    Video shot during an autonomous drone inspection has been interpreted in real-time in a move that could lead to tank inspections becoming safer and more efficient.

  • Meercat DeckMax
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    Salmon producer orders aquaculture workboat

    2020-06-11T18:07:00Z

    An Atlantic salmon producer has placed an order for a new custom-built aquaculture workboat for its Scottish fisheries operations.

  • The eight metre vessel has a three metre beam with twin engines, self-righting A frame and a large console
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    New 8m SAR RIB for rescue charity

    2020-06-11T13:42:00Z

    A new lifeboat has recently been delivered to Lagan Search and Rescue, a Water Rescue charity based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

  • The boat will run on batteries at low speeds, sufficient for inspections in the port areas
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    Hybrid port patroller could reduce diesel burn by 70%

    2020-06-08T12:38:00Z

    The Port of Oslo has signed a contract to purchase a new hybrid escort and port surveillance boat for delivery early 2021.

  • HullWasher
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    Hullwashing plant minimises eco impact

    2020-06-05T18:27:00Z

    The designers behind a new self-contained, in-water hullwashing plant say it will revolutionise and green traditional careening practices.

  • 'Zwerver I' sea trials
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    New DP2 ‘Zwerver I’ to enter service mid June

    2020-06-05T12:40:00Z

    Offshore support company Van Stee Offshore has announced that its newest addition to the fleet, the DP2 MPSV ‘Zwerver I’ will be taken into service mid-June 2020.

  • Built in Denmark in 1991, Orcades (ex-Grampian Orcades) is 47m LOA and 10m Beam
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    ‘MV Orcades’ prepared for new role

    2020-06-05T12:04:00Z

    The latest occupier of an established shipyard in Southampton, UK recently welcomed one of its first visitors for an extensive overhaul.

  • The SATV successfully completed an extensive sea trials program for the owners
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    SATV combines transfer and accommodation in design first

    2020-06-02T11:26:00Z

    This newly launched 36 metre Service Accommodation Transfer Vessel (SATV) has been commissioned for the Formosa 1, Offshore Wind Farm Project in Taiwan.

  • The updated vessel design allows 12 offshore technicians to be transported safely- down considerably from the original 24
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    COVID-compliant CTV will help UK keep the lights on

    2020-06-01T12:52:00Z

    UK crew transfer fleet operator Manor Renewable Energy has tweaked the interior design of one of its in-build vessels to allow crew and technicians to get the job done while adhering to the UK’s 2m social distancing guidelines.

  • The SMS Group has changed the way that it works since the onset of the pandemic
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    Aquaculture workboat for specialist operator

    2020-05-22T10:06:00Z

    The SMS Group in Southampton has delivered the new build to a Tuna farm operator in Malta in May.The SMS Group has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair, marine engineering and major fabrication projects in the commercial marine, defence and superyachts sectors.The company also builds workboats for the ...

  • Liekut was FSG’s last delivery in March. Yard now hopes to resume work in early Summer.
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    Short-term loan steadies troubled FSG

    2020-05-20T09:35:00Z

    A short-term loan of €5 million is helping insolvent German shipyard Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft  (FSG) to prepare for a resumption of suspended shipbuilding activity this summer, writes Tom Todd.

  • Remote Dynamic Positioning inspection service
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    Remote Dynamic Positioning inspection service

    2020-05-19T13:54:00Z

    An international marine and engineering consulting firm has developed a remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) inspection service to enable users to meet DP systems compliance more efficiently, quickly and cost effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • It is planned that PW10 will have a battery pack with sufficient capacity to carry out a full range of patrol duties during the day
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    15 metre electric patrol boat

    2020-05-15T10:58:00Z

    The Netherlands with its extensive network of inland waterways has taken a lead in promoting emission free electric vessels and further proof of this is seen with an order for a 15 metre electric patrol boat writes Dag Pike.

  • 'Patricia Matheson'
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    Damen delivers Multi Cat 1908

    2020-05-14T12:54:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Multi Cat 1908 to a Scottish workboat operator.

  • Aurora Botnia takes shape in Rauma
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    Full steam ahead for Finnish LNG newbuild

    2020-05-14T10:55:00Z

    Construction of Finland’s LNG car-passenger newbuild ''Aurora Botnia'' is on track again after concerns about coronavirus were eased, reports Tom Todd.

  • Dutch built ship will expand Rhine diving support
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    Unique dive support ship faces build delay

    2020-05-14T10:49:00Z

    Completion of a unique 69m diving support ship for authorities on Germany’s Rhine shipping artery has been thrown slightly off track by the coronavirus outbreak, reports Tom Todd.

  • BAR 30m CTV design
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    New partnership will develop foil-stabilised CTVs

    2020-05-13T11:03:00Z

    UK naval architects Chartwell Marine and America’s Cup team spin out company BAR Technologies, will now work together to offer a range of foil stabilised monohulls to serve Round III windfarms.

  • 'Indigo'
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    Line handling vessel delivered

    2020-05-12T13:52:00Z

    An Australian boat builder has delivered a new 8m long offshore line handling vessel powered by a 320Hp Mercury diesel 4.2L engine to a marine logistics company.

  • Klaas Post with team members near Urk. (Photo E.J. Bruinekool Fotografie)
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    RIBS as workboats: an emerging trend

    2020-05-12T11:58:00Z

    According to a Netherlands boatbuilder and vessel operator the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is emerging as a more mobile, efficient, flexible, safe, reliable and cost-effective solution for near-shore and offshore work.