Shipyard News – Page 26
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NewsSMS forms ship repair partnership
SMS Group has partnered with a UK terminal to provide dedicated ‘short stay’ ship repair wharfage to commercial ship operators.
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NewsClear sight investment for freight service
The Channel Islands’ first inter-island daily freight service has invested in a new equipment to allow it to remain competitive by operating in demanding weather conditions.
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NewsCable-laying vessel construction on track
Construction of a new 170m long cable-laying vessel is advancing with keel laying work now underway at Vard’s shipyards, part of Fincantieri Group.
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NewsNew British survey sonar vessel begins work
A new survey vessel with the latest multibeam sonar equipment has begun work on the Forth and Tay estuaries.
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NewsShipbuilder invests in quality assurance
A UK-based shipyard and engineering services company has appointed a new quality assurance manager to forge closer relationships with suppliers and strengthen best practise.
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Three-coat antifoul system promises reduced drag
A unique three-coat system provides vessels with a smoother hull and its manufacturers claim it will deliver a guaranteed maximum speed loss of 1.2 percent over five years.
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NewsRoPax ferry boosts powerful propulsion
A Danish vessel designer has unveiled a mega RoPax ferry with a powerful eco-propulsion setup including battery power.
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NewsAutomated production aids efficiency
Shipbuilders can stay ahead in the efficiency race by choosing a technically-smart production line, a welding and production automation specialist has said.
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NewsDiver-less hull cleaning for Belgian ports
Following successful trials in the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge and Ghent a robotic waterjet service for removing biofouling is now available in Belgium’s major ports.
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NewsLift foil enhancements for larger range of vessels
Two new developments from a Dutch naval architect will make its range of hull resistance reducing foils suitable for a larger number of vessels.
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NewsNew Elbe floating dredge ship is a “one off”
The new 36m floating dredge Krabbe has gone into service on Germany’s River Elbe to help keep the upper reaches of the important waterway clear for shipping to and from the port of Hamburg, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsDiesel-electric newbuilds for Poland
Two diesel-electric multipurpose vessels are being built to help improve operational capabilities in Poland’s maritime sector next year.
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NewsGerman sea rescuers book training ship inland
The German maritime rescue service DGzRS has ordered a designated training ship from an inland yard and says it will be about 22m long and “unique”, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNorth Germans complete fleet renewal
The 22.5m multi-purpose workboat Trischen has entered service in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein, completing a €13.5 million fleet renewal programme, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsNew Danish facility for RIB builder
A well-respected producer of commercial RIBs is moving in order to increase its production capacity and introduce more sustainable production principles.
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NewsDigital hull maintenance optimises operations
A hull planned maintenance system based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels will help an Italian oil and gas industry contractor better optimise operations.
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News40th pilot boat delivered
An established European builder of pilot boats has just handed over its 40th pilot boat to be delivered worldwide.
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NewsNew ‘arrest and hold’ coating
A new coating has been launched which is designed for fast and easy onboard ship maintenance until full recoating work can be scheduled.
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NewsBattery ferry makes first commercial trip
The world''s largest all-electric ferry, has connected the ports of Søby and Fynshav on the islands of Aerø and Als, in southern Denmark.
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NewsContract pays off for UK boatbuilder
A UK-based vessel design, build and repair company is reaping the rewards of a recent boatbuilding deal with a second build contract.
