Shipyard News – Page 46
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NewsSlipping capability doubled at Pembroke
The slipping capability at Pembroke Dock has been nearly doubled with the introduction of a new trolley recovery system.
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NewsMulti-mission safety vessel launched
A multi-mission, high-speed vessel has been launched with safety features throughout.
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News‘Svitzer Adira’: a look under the bonnet of a RAstar 2800
Sanmar Shipyards’ recent delivery and subsequent naming of the ASD tug ‘Svitzer Adira’ makes an interesting addition to Svitzer’s fleet in the UK port of Southampton and is worthy of a closer look.
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NewsSmart electrical power package for offshore installation vessel
A Dutch electrical and automation expert has been awarded an electrical power package contract for an DP3 offshore installation vessel.
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NewsAlumarine delivers passenger catamaran
French shipyard Alumarine has delivered a passenger catamaran that will operate on Mediterranean waters. This yard has built a number of passenger vessels and specialises in catamarans which offer better stability and comfort for passengers as well as having more deck space for passengers and a shallower draft.
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NewsMulti-role workboat for Port of Littlehampton
When the time came for the UK South Coast port of Littlehampton to replace its ageing Cheverton 27 Pilot boat, it needed a vessel that would fill more roles than ever before, says Tony Birr of Lochin Marine.
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NewsEnergy efficient hybrids for Rijkswaterstaat
Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch agency that maintains and controls the country’s coastal infrastructure, has placed a contract with the Bijlsma Wartena shipyard to build three multi-functional hybrid vessels for its national fleet.
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NewsPemamek to deliver production lines to MV Werften shipyards
Pemamek will deliver large-scale automated production lines to MV Werften’s Rostock and Wismar shipyards in Germany.
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NewsGerman repair alliance gains ground
Managers at MWB Marine Services are optimistic about future business following approval of the new strategic ship engine repair and maintenance alliance in Germany by antitrust authorities.
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NewsDelivery odyssey for Danube newbuild
An unusual, open-top excursion boat described as “unique to the Danube” is now in service in Bavaria after a delivery journey of 1,200kms from its German builder.
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NewsHull cleaning service now available in ports worldwide
An eco-friendly hull cleaning system which aims to give vessel operators a smooth, streamlined hull to optimise fuel efficiency is now available for use in ports worldwide.
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NewsVeteran cargo ship sails again after refit
The two-masted schooner ''Avontuur'' - nearly 100 years old and once regarded as one of the last true cargo sailing ships of the last century - is back at sea again.
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NewsNobiskrug tackles specialist work
It’s proving a busy time in the boat repair and maintenance sector for Nobiskrug Shipyard and its sister yards in North Germany.
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NewsEco engine swap is first of several
The 24.5m Hamburg excursion boat ''Serrahn Star'' is back in service after swapping its old engines for a more eco-friendly and economical propulsion system and owner Heiko Buhr says similar conversions will follow on other boats in his fleet.
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NewsNovorossiysk service hub
Damen Shipyards Group has announced plans to establish a Service Hub in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk in a Letter of Intent signed with the Delo Group of companies.
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NewsNew ship repair facility in Portsmouth
Burgess Marine announced in September that in partnership with Portsmouth City Council it has opened a new ship repair facility within Portsmouth Commercial Port.
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NewsScheepswerf Kooiman Hoebee appoints Bastiaan Rigter as MD
Scheepswerf Kooiman Hoebee has appointed Bastiaan Rigter as managing director to build the company’s market position.
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NewsAustralian boat design founder passes away
The founder of an Australian boat designer influential to many of the vessel designs on the market today has passed away.
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Norco workboat build contract
Norco Holdings, a Poole, UK-based manufacturer of lightweight composite structures and GRP mouldings, has been selected by Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) to build the fleet of replacement Workboats ordered recently by the UK MoD and due to be delivered over the next six years.
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NewsFrench pilot boat for West Africa
The French shipyard Alumarine builds a wide variety of work and patrol boats and it noted for its innovative designs that range from passenger vessels to lifeboats to harbour workboats.
