Shipyard News – Page 21

  • Austal Hull 419, leaving the build hall at the company’s Balamban, Cebu shipyard (Image: Austal Philippines)
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    109m high-speed aluminium catamaran ferry

    2020-02-18T11:08:00Z

    An Australia-headquartered specialist in aluminium multihull fast ferries has further reinforced its strong position in the European marketplace with a recent launch from its Philippines yard.

  • The trimaran hull shape confers the ability to operate at high speed with reduced fuel consumption
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    Hydrofoil SWASH CTVs

    2020-02-17T15:10:00Z

    Danish operator World Offshore Marine has refined the design of its advanced crew transfer vessels and has two new designs under construction that it believes will revolutionise crew transfer operations writes Dag Pike.

  • The Batobus ferries have stops serving most of the French capital's tourist attractions
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    Hybrid conversions for Seine ferries

    2020-02-17T14:49:00Z

    The French company Batobus that operates a fleet of tourist ferries on the River Seine in Paris is planning to convert its fleet of vessels to be able to operate in a hybrid mode writes Dag Pike.

  • Wavefoil units are designed to use the pitching motions of the vessel to generate propulsive thrust
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    Innovative ambulance catamaran

    2020-02-14T11:12:00Z

    Under construction at Maritime Partner’s Alesund yard is an ambulance catamaran that will be the smallest vessel to be fitted with Wavefoil’s innovative foil system writes Dag Pike.

  • 212m RoPax ferry
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    High capacity RoPax ferry design unveiled

    2020-02-10T12:13:00Z

    A new high capacity 212m RoPax ferry will incorporate a service speed of 23 knots and the ability to operate close to optimum engine load, even at slow speeds.

  • The ProZero 8m provides low fuel consumption and high speed
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    8m full cabin crew transfer workboat

    2020-02-10T11:31:00Z

    This 8m multipurpose workboat has been outfitted and utilized as a fast and flexible boat for fish farming service and crew transport in Norway.

  • A star of the Alumax range is their water taxi, a fleet of which operate on the River Maas in Rotterdam
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    Workboat builder moving into electric power

    2020-02-06T08:53:00Z

    A Dutch boat builder that already offers a wide range of smaller aluminium workboats has now added the first electric powered version into their range writes Dag Pike.

  • Roxtec’s SPM seal
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    Seal saves costs and time for shipyards

    2020-02-05T11:52:00Z

    A new solution for sealing metal pipes without welding is speeding up installation time and slashing costs in shipyards, while also enhancing the safety of the through-bulkhead seal.

  • The FB 56 SF has a top speed of over 50 knots powered by a pair of 1100hp Scania diesels
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    Powerful recovery for devastated boatbuilder

    2020-02-05T11:01:00Z

    Just five months after the death of the founder of the company, Fabio Buzzi, Italian fast boat builder FB Design has won a major contract from the Hellenic Coastguard writes Dag Pike.

  • For 100 years the San Juan Bay Pilots have ensured the safe and efficient movement of all types of vessels
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    Puerto Rican pilot boat will meet challenging conditions

    2020-02-05T10:07:00Z

    Seawork 2020 exhibitor Safehaven Marine has delivered an Interceptor 48 pilot vessel to the San Juan Bay Pilots, Puerto Rico.

  • 'Polarcus Naila' in dry dock at Navalrocha's Portugal shipyard
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    33 day refit for cutting edge seismic vessel

    2020-02-03T16:47:00Z

    Portugal’s Navalrocha shipyard has completed a multi-million-euro repair and refit project for Dubai-based marine geophysical company Polarcus.

  • Cheetah Number 500
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    New catamaran features updated hull design

    2020-01-30T12:46:00Z

    A newly-launched 11.2m catamaran features an updated hull design as well as specific design features for the charter and adventure series.

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    Contract complaint

    2020-01-29T10:43:00Z

    The Kiel shipyard German Naval Yards has challenged the decision of the Federal Ministry of Defence to award the MKS 180 multi-purpose combat ship to Damen.

  • The 'HST Euan' replicates the features and layout of her sister ships
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    Fourth FCS 2710 in 18 months

    2020-01-29T10:17:00Z

    The UK-based High Speed Transfers (HST) Ltd has taken delivery of its fourth Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710.

  • 'Iceni Courage'
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    Diverse Marine secures offshore contract

    2020-01-27T14:39:00Z

    Refit and repair provider Diverse Marine Ltd has signed a modification and upcycling contract with an offshore wind crew transfer vessel service provider.

  • Coming soon: hybrid Gaarden under build at Holland Shipyards
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    Eco ferries add more green clout to Kiel port

    2020-01-27T11:31:00Z

    Kiel ferry operator SFK is introducing all-electric and hybrid newbuilds this year as part of an eco-friendly fleet renewal costing more than €20 million, writes Tom Todd.

  • New territory for Hamburg’s HADAG with new Type 2030 H2-ready ferries.
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    New Hamburg hybrids will be Hydrogen-ready

    2020-01-27T11:03:00Z

    Tenders are being invited by Hamburg early this year for a new generation of plug-in hybrid ferries which will be capable of later retrofitting with Hydrogen fuel cells, reports Tom Todd.

  • FiFi vessel
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    WMD design fire-fighting vessel

    2020-01-23T11:26:00Z

    UK naval architect firm Walker Marine Design (WMD) has designed a 25m long specialist fire-fighting (FiFi) vessel.

  • MA1 vessel
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    26m SUPA-SWATH wind farm vessel to be built

    2020-01-23T10:27:00Z

    A 26m SUPA-SWATH wind farm support and crew transfer vessel will be built with a complex design to maximise efficiency.

  • The vessel will be used in joint partnership between the University of Rostock and its partners at the University of Greifswald, the universities of Wismar and Stralsund
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    German university’s research vessel to be built in the UK

    2020-01-23T10:03:00Z

    A UK boatbuilder has followed a successful research vessel build with a second similar tender win for another German university.