Shipyard News – Page 18
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NewsAlleviating COVID-19 driven drydock conundrums
According to Ian Nash of SPS Technology, the knock-on effects of COVID-19 have meant access to drydocks has been restricted to ensure shipyards can effectively practice social distancing.
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NewsGerman Baltic port enters new ferry era
A new era in hybrid and all-electric ship operation is getting underway in the German Baltic seaport of Kiel mid-year with the arrival of the first of a planned series of innovative commuter ferry newbuilds, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsScandlines considers second rotor sail installation
Danish-German Scandlines will consider a second rotor sail plant for its hybrid ferry ''Berlin'' if experience with the just-installed system on sister ship ''Copenhagen'' proves positive, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsImpressive SAR cruiser gets a going-over
One of the most versatile cruisers in Germany’s sea rescue service DGzRS is undergoing extensive routine overhaul until about mid August in the Tamsen Maritim shipyard, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsCornish designed and built workboat will futureproof fleet
Penryn, UK-based naval architect, Jack Gifford Marine Design Studio has designed the recently delivered 15m workcat, ‘Obervargh’ – the Cornish word for ‘work horse.’
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NewsAI interprets drone footage in real-time
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.
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NewsSalmon producer orders aquaculture workboat
An Atlantic salmon producer has placed an order for a new custom-built aquaculture workboat for its Scottish fisheries operations.
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NewsNew 8m SAR RIB for rescue charity
A new lifeboat has recently been delivered to Lagan Search and Rescue, a Water Rescue charity based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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NewsHybrid port patroller could reduce diesel burn by 70%
The Port of Oslo has signed a contract to purchase a new hybrid escort and port surveillance boat for delivery early 2021.
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NewsHullwashing plant minimises eco impact
The designers behind a new self-contained, in-water hullwashing plant say it will revolutionise and green traditional careening practices.
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NewsNew DP2 ‘Zwerver I’ to enter service mid June
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.
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News‘MV Orcades’ prepared for new role
The latest occupier of an established shipyard in Southampton, UK recently welcomed one of its first visitors for an extensive overhaul.
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NewsSATV combines transfer and accommodation in design first
This newly launched 36 metre Service Accommodation Transfer Vessel (SATV) has been commissioned for the Formosa 1, Offshore Wind Farm Project in Taiwan.
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NewsCOVID-compliant CTV will help UK keep the lights on
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.
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NewsAquaculture workboat for specialist operator
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 ...
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NewsShort-term loan steadies troubled FSG
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.
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NewsRemote Dynamic Positioning inspection service
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.
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News15 metre electric patrol boat
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.
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NewsDamen delivers Multi Cat 1908
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Multi Cat 1908 to a Scottish workboat operator.
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NewsFull steam ahead for Finnish LNG newbuild
Construction of Finland’s LNG car-passenger newbuild ''Aurora Botnia'' is on track again after concerns about coronavirus were eased, reports Tom Todd.
