Shipyard News – Page 22
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NewsTwo more LNG specials for Germany
German authorities have placed orders for two multi-purpose LNG fuelled special ships worth some €404 million and secured an option on a third, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsNew Hamburg fire-ships taking shape
The keels have been laid in Holland on two modern, multi-role fire-fighting ships for service in Germany’s biggest and busiest universal port, reports Tom Todd.
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News17 pilot boat order almost completed
DanPilot has purchased in total of 17 new pilot boats from Estonian Boatbuilder Baltic Workboats: Two 20-metre (Pilot 20 WP) boats for the harsher weather conditions at Skagen and Gedser and fifteen 15-metre boats (Pilot 15 WP) for the rest of their stations.
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NewsThird Eurotug for French operator
A French marine services provider working in offshore renewables, harbour and offshore towage is in the process of acquiring a new Neptune EuroTug.
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NewsUS Navy contract for RIB builder
The US branch of RIB builder Ribcraft has been awarded a major contract from the US Navy for 11 metre RIBs that will extend over 5 years writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDamen wins European Navy frigates contract
Damen has been selected to provisionally supply at least four Multi-Purpose Combat Ship MKS 80 frigates to a European Navy.
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US Navy patrol boat contract
US Shipbuilder Metal Shark and the US Navy are nearing the end of the operational test and evaluation (OT&E) trial period for the Navy’s incoming standardized “40 PB” patrol boat platform, and full-rate production is now imminent.
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NewsAmazing electric RIB has 35 mile range @ 20 knots
A UK manufacturer best known for its racing dinghies has launched a ground breaking electric RIB, initially in leisure and coaching boat configurations, but a commercial version will soon follow.
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NewsMultirole vessel anniversary
A UK workboat builder is celebrating a decade of work in the innovative multirole vessel build concept.
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Subsea Global
Subsea Global Solutions has announced that it has entered into a new agreement with its long term client Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd to provide underwater hull maintenance and repair services for their fleet of 58 ships trading under six different brands (Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, Azamara, TUI, Silversea, and Pullmantur).
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NewsSMS completes major dredger refit
SMS Southampton has completed a major dredger refit in ABP''s Port of Southampton in the UK.
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NewsHybrid surveillance vessel delivered
A shipyard in the Netherlands has delivered the first of two hybrid multi-purpose surveillance vessels to Blue Octagon/ Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
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NewsNew IoT solutions partnership formed
Three companies are working together to help deliver cost-effective, robust and proven IoT solutions to the maritime shipping industry.
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NewsDiedrich tackles engine and lengthening jobs
Two out-of-season re-engining projects and a lengthening job have kept Germany’s Schiffswerft Diedrich even busier than usual this winter, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGerman research ship returns to duty
One of Germany’s busiest research ships –the 56.5m Elisabeth Mann Borgese - was returning to duty in January after “comprehensive” technical maintenance, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsCruise ship repair surge at B+V
A trio of cruise ships from Fred Olsen dominated end-of-year repair, class and and overhaul activity at Hamburg’s Blohm + Voss Shipyard, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsHealth checks power Caspian sea vessels
A new series of engineering health checks and service work carried out by diesel power specialist Royston on deactivated marine engines has enabled an Azerbaijan offshore support vessel operator to bring laid-up vessels back into operational service.
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NewsSeatrials for extended CTV
Following a length extension of 4m, a re-power and an extensive refurbishment ‘Manor Initiative’ (formerly the ‘MPI Cervantes’), is currently undergoing sea trials at Manor Renewable Energy’s Portland facility.
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NewsPilot boat personally delivered
A pilot boat exported from a Norfolk, UK boat builder has arrived at its new home, delivered by the boatbuilder’s managing director.
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Greek/Korean design collaboration
The Korean Register has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Technical University of Athens, agreeing to share specialist technology and software with the students of the School Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering.
