Shipyard News – Page 40

  • Keynvor MorLift’s multipurpose barge 'Mormaen 15'
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    Barge upgraded with DP to pitch for renewables projects

    2018-05-10T12:22:00Z

    A&P shipyard in Falmouth, UK has upgraded a 60 metre barge with azimuthing thrusters and dynamic positioning controls to pitch for construction contracts in the marine energy market.

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    Newport Shipping shifts focus with ‘ship repair game-changer’

    2018-05-10T11:17:00Z

    UK-headquartered Newport Shipping Group has appointed a new executive team and refocused its business proposition to provide comprehensive drydocking, repair services and financing to the global shipping industry.

  • The 4 Multicats and 4 Pusher tugs
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    19-vessel order for Russian construction job

    2018-05-10T11:00:00Z

    Damen has delivered a complete 19-vessel order to AAS Amur Assets Shipping Limited, a joint venture set up by Combi Lift GmbH to support its role in the construction of the Amur Gas Processing Plant “Gazprom” 150km from Russia’s border with China.

  • Dutch Drone Company
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    Inspection drones to save time

    2018-05-04T14:52:00Z

    Shipowners will be able to reduce the time taken to carry out a survey with a new partnership offering drones for inspections.

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    Hydro invests in aluminium joining capabilities

    2018-05-04T11:04:00Z

    Norwegian aluminium specialist Hydro is investing to raise its competence in the joining of dissimilar aluminium alloys and multimaterials for marine and offshore structures.

  • The first FCS 2710 is due to be delivered in July 2018 to High Speed Transfers Ltd
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    Increased length and range for new Damen FCS

    2018-05-03T12:50:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a new model to its Fast Crew Supplier range, and the first in class is set to be a must-see vessel at Seawork International 2018.

  • Once delivered, in mid 2019, the SOV will have a base port of Emden, Germany
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    Second Bibby W2W offshore renewables vessel ordered

    2018-05-03T11:56:00Z

    Once delivered, in mid 2019, the SOV will have a base port of Emden, GermanyThis has enabled Bibby to place an order for a further ASV9020 Bibby WaveMaster vessel from Damen ShipYards supported by a finance package from ABN AMRO. This new purpose-built SOV, which will be named in due ...

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    Marine alloys: pick ‘n mix technical workshops

    2018-05-03T11:07:00Z

    Two leading UK trade associations have combined forces to offer tailored in-house technical workshops to those needing to better understand the behaviour of copper-based alloys, stainless steels and nickel alloys in marine environments.

  • Veem VG260SD gyro stabiliser
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    Veem gyro stabilisers for Damen Fast Crew Suppliers

    2018-05-01T15:42:00Z

    Australia-headquartered marine propulsion and gyro stabilization company, Veem Ltd has announced that Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands has signed a contract which will see Damen take delivery of Veem’s newest and largest gyrostabilizer model, the VG1000SD.

  • The aluminium construction offsets the weight of the batteries
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    RAL short trip pilot boat is all electric

    2018-05-01T15:21:00Z

    Canadian tug design specialist Robert Allan Ltd. has developed a new all electric pilot boat aimed at slashing costs for pilotage services where the run to the ship is five nautical miles or less.

  • 'Mejean' will join the first pilot boat previously delivered to the Port of Toulon by iXblue six years ago
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    iXblue builds a second pilot vessel for French Port of Toulon

    2018-05-01T10:36:00Z

    French shipyard iXblue has delivered a second pilot vessel for the Port of Toulon built as a robust composite construction specially tailored for easy maintenance and servicing.

  • The system has quickly emerged as a preferred solution for both fabric maintenance contractors and asset owners
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    One coat product for offshore assets

    2018-04-30T12:23:00Z

    Jotun has revealed that since launching the world’s first NORSOK compliant system 1 for application by brush and roller on mechanically prepared steel one year ago, its innovative solution has gone on to gain approval for more than 20 different specifications with major asset owners.

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    Owners Representative appointment for Mainprize newbuild

    2018-04-30T12:09:00Z

    Marine MAC has announced that it has secured its first contract with Mainprize Offshore Limited as Owners Representative, supplying build management and technical oversight on its next CTV, ‘MO5’.

  • STX France's Saint-Nazaire shipyard
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    STX France orders additional PEMA automation lines

    2018-04-27T14:02:00Z

    Pemamek has received another order from the French shipyard, STX France. Pemamek will provide hi-tech assembly and welding automation stations for panel profiles.

  • The naming ceremony took place at Liverpool's Albert Dock
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    Three new pilot boats named

    2018-04-26T09:35:00Z

    UK marine contractor Briggs Marine, hosted an official naming ceremony for three new pilot boats at Albert Dock, Liverpool on Wednesday, 25 April.

  • The vessel will enter service in Holmestrand, Norway, for the local Archipelago services
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    Archipelago workboat for Norwegian service

    2018-04-24T09:56:00Z

    A Tuco ProZero 10.5m WBW Archipelago workboat has recently been delivered to Norwegian Archipelago Services. The vessel is a fast and light multipurpose workboat that features a hydraulic bow gate and a deck crane for handling cargo over the vessels side.

  • Further testing of Tuco's ASV will begin mid-August 2018
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    Air supported vessel demonstrator

    2018-04-24T09:36:00Z

    Danish composite workboat builder Tuco has launched a carbon sandwich Air Supported Vessel (ASV) Soft Motion Demonstrator in collaboration with Effect Ships International AS, of Norway.

  • The boats are a centre cabin design supplied with hydraulically operated bowports and SAR equipment
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    Ten new lifeboats for Finland

    2018-04-24T08:02:00Z

    The Finnish Lifeboat Institution has agreed to purchase ten new Search and Rescue boats from Kewatec AluBoat based in Kokkola, Finland. The value of the contract is about €5M.

  • The NOK 144 million vessel is propelled by two 450kW electric motors
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    ‘Vision of the Fjords’ all electric sistership launched

    2018-04-23T09:15:00Z

    Tourist ship owner and operator The Fjords has taken delivery of a vessel it believes sets new standards for environmentally responsible passenger transport.

  • Harmonie in action with NSP livery
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    Cross-border role for new survey boat

    2018-04-20T15:21:00Z

    The hydrographic survey boat ''Harmonie'' has gone into service with the new Dutch-Belgian North Sea Port. Tom Todd takes a look at this first-in-class newbuild.