Repair & Conversion – Page 11
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NewsAlewijnse wins Belgian refit contract
Netherlands-based system integrator, Alewijnse Marine Systems, has won a significant contract to refit the key electrical systems on board RV Belgica, an oceanographic research vessel owned by the Belgian state.
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NewsFallpipe vessel repair
The Fallpipe vessel ‘Flintstone’ has departed from Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam following a six-week programme of maintenance and repair, along with the completion of its first special survey.
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NewsHatch cover maintenance planning cuts drydocking costs
Cargo access specialist Cargo Care Solutions has emphasised the benefits of greater planning in maintenance of hatch covers during drydocking to reduce costs and meet growing logistical challenges.
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NewsDamen upgrades idled CN Bulkers vessels
Damen has completed maintenance and surveys to reactivate four bulk carriers recently acquired at auction by CN Bulkers, a joint venture between Universal Shipping & Trading & NedNor.
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NewsNSK designs krill trawler conversion
NSK Ship Design has signed a contract with China National Fisheries Corporation (CNFC). the owner of one of the world''s largest fishing fleets, to convert a conventional trawler into a krill trawler and krill meal production vessel.
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NewsDamen helps owners repurpose PSVs
Damen Shipyards Group has been helping ship owners to minimise idle vessel costs during the oil exploration slowdown by repurposing vessels to other sectors including aquaculture, container transport and defence.
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NewsInnovative retrofit project slashes fuel consumption
A retrofit project paid for jointly by ship owner Hammonia and charterer Intermarine is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 25% across three vessels.
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NewsMarco Polo cruise ship leaves Damen Vlissingen
Cruiseship, Marco Polo, owned by Global Maritime, has left Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DVS).
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Conversions keep Keppel busy
Keppel Offshore & Marine (O&M) has valued four contracts, covering conversion and integration work across is facilities in Singapore, Brazil and Azerbaijan, at around S$125 million (US$88.6 million).
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NewsSembcorp Marine completes P&O Cruises upgrades
Singapore-based yard group Sembcorp Marine has completed concurrent upgrades of cruise vessels ‘Pacific Eden’ and ‘Pacific Aria’, taking its total cruise upgrades in 2015 to 12.
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NewsMAN contract for Wessels dual-fuel conversion
Wessels Reederei has signed a contract with Man Diesel & Turbo at the Europort exhibition for maritime technology.
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NewsWessels announces first boxship LNG refit
The world’s first conversion of a containership to dual-fuel LNG propulsion has been announced by German shipowner Reederei Wessels, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNorwegian cruise vessel for Damen drydock
Norwegian Cruise Lines’ ‘Norwegian Epic’ is undergoing a refit and maintenance programme at Damen Shiprepair Brest’s drydock.
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NewsSpray repair simplifies engine remanufacturing
A new engine repair process being used by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU allows for long-lasting repairs to minor faults within minutes.
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NewsDamen crane ship repair job
A Zhenhua Heavy Industries crane ship has left Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque after ten days of maintenance and repairs.
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NewsV&A completes Stena Line hydraulics work
UK-based V&A Hydraulics has completed a contract to support cargo loading functions and the release of a fast-rescue boat for ferry operator, Stena Line.
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NewsLNG conversions raise legal issues
Bethan Bradley and Chris Moxon of leading maritime law firm Clyde & Co examine the complexities of contracting for ship conversions, with a focus on the growing field of conversions for LNG marine fuel.
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Time for a new approach to drydocking?
Wilhelmsen Ships Service believes a new approach to drydocking – giving ship owners and managers the opportunity to work with an agent they know and trust – will make the process more transparent, efficient and cost effective. Paul Rogers, commercial director North East Asia at Wilhelmsen Ships Service, explains the ...
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NewsVaried work keeps German yards busy
Work on a variety of callers, from container ships through ferries to cruise liners and offshore vessels, has kept German shipyards active into the autumn, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsAlewijnse completes ‘Marion Dufresne II’ refit
Oceanographic research vessel ‘Marion Dufresne II’ has completed a major refit in its twentieth anniversary year, with work – including an electrical conversion by Alewijnse Marine Systems – set to extend the vessel’s life for a further 20 years.
