Shipyard News – Page 64
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NewsDockyard dive supporter
UK-based boatbuilder Meercat Workboats has won a new order from global defence, aerospace and security company BAE Systems for a bespoke 15m dive support vessel. The 14-strong company, based at Trafalgar Wharf in Portchester, near Portsmouth, Hampshire, is on target to complete the boat by the end of May.
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Ferguson updates
In an effort to connect 110 years of tradition with the leading edge in shipbuilding technology, Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, Scotland, UK has invested in a comprehensive package of SSI products.
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NewsInnovative AHTS vessel
A new AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) vessel design was launched by Wärtsilä at this year''s Sea Asia exhibition held in Singapore from April 21 to 23. The focus of the new design is on simplicity, efficiency, low fuel consumption, and a reduced environmental impact.
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NewsExhausting contract
Following the successful launch of its new air intake and exhaust systems designed for the WFSV and work boat market, as reported in March ‘MJ’, Veotec have now announced Alicat Work boats/ South Boats IOW have placed forward orders for all vessels to be built in 2015.
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NewsFeed barge deal
Gael Force Group of Scotland, UK says it will create 20 new commercial marine jobs thanks to a multi-million pound order for new feed barges from the Scottish Salmon Company.
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NewsKiel boats end yard visits
Two boats, both with chequered backgrounds, have gone into service with operators in the north German port city of Kiel.
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NewsSt Georg steams on - at the age of 139
Germany’s oldest operational steam ship – now 139 years old - is back in service in Hamburg after renovation and overhaul at a local shipyard.
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Victualic distributor
W&O Europe, a key supplier throughout Europe to the marine and marine offshore markets for pipe, valves and fittings, valve automation, and engineered solutions, is now the marine industry distributor for Victaulic mechanical pipe joining solutions in Holland, Belgium, Denmark and Spain.
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NewsInterior upgrades
UK-based manufacturer and outfitter MPE Interiors has completed three new contracts in the UK and Ireland to upgrade passenger ferries for Stena Line and P&O Ferries. Director Cliff Grainger said the contracts involved a range of furniture, soft furnishing and ceiling improvements on ferries at different shipyards. He said the ...
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NewsA busy haven
Despite a slow start to the year, Haven Marine Services in Wales, UK has now reported a change in fortunes with two dockings for Svitzer in quick succession, with one vessel sailing after a successful refit and another in on the same tide.
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NewsBonding poor substrates
A new paste grade material is claimed to achieve a quick, durable repair even in oil contaminated wet and cold areas, with excellent adhesion to manually prepared substrates where grit blasting is not possible.
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NewsGerman oldtimers back in service
Two historic German boats – one of them more than a century old – have been returned to active port and coastal passenger service after overhaul or restoration.
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NewsDazzling design
Birkenhead, UK shipyard Cammell Laird has completed painting a Mersey ferry in a ‘dazzle’ design by British pop artist Sir Peter Blake, as part of the events to mark the centenary of World War One.
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NewsRFA tankers to be fitted out at A&P Falmouth
A&P Group has won a multi-million pound contract to fit-out four new tankers for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, writes Graeme Ewens.
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News‘Dart Fisher’ enhancements
James Fisher Marine Services has bolstered the capability of its 25m offshore support vessel with a series of modifications and enhancements carried out during a three-week refit.
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News‘Tridens’ refit
The Dutch governmental shipping company Rijksrederij (part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, Rijkswaterstaat) has recently taken delivery of its scientific research vessel ‘Tridens’ after the largest refit ever undertaken by the Damen Maaskant Shipyard at Stellendam.
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NewsBurgess/ Turks partnership
London-based Turks Shipyard and UK south coast based Burgess Marine have joined forces to offer a one-stop-shop for ship repair and marine engineering on the River Thames.
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NewsCompliant uni-primer
World-wide coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched Hempadur Quattro XO – a high performance range of pure epoxy PSPC compliant coatings for marine new-buildings.
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NewsSafehaven Wildcat 53
Safehaven Marine, constructor of specialised workboats, has launched a 16 metre hydrographic research and survey vessel for clients in Kuwait.
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NewsIn-situ propeller repair
S-T Diesel and Marine Group’s associate company Maritime Propeller Repairs BV (MPR), based in The Netherlands, has obtained DNV-GL certification to perform in-situ welding for propeller repairs.
