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FMM received the contract for the first-in-class Constellation-class frigate in April 2020, and since then the Navy has exercised three options for follow-on vessels. Construction on the first frigate began in late August last year in Marinette, Wis., and FMM is scheduled to deliver that ship, the future USS Constellation, in 2026. “We at Fincantieri Marine Group are p...

Immersed through a colour experience, Spradling® has created a new Maglia™ colour range. We want you to blend with nature, we want you to go back to the essential. The essence of inspiring, creating, feeling, building and caring.

The launching of a ship is always special. All the more so, when it is such an extravagant ship as the Emerald Azzurra. In March this year, NORIS Automation Far East won the order and convinced with its N3500 engine control and monitoring system for the ship. As the first of four super yachts, the 110-meter long yacht has now recently been launched and will soon start i...

SM-82 and SM-94 are two Mitsubishi based engines, robust and with a more than proven reliability. They have been designed to work under the most demanding situations. Based on a robust engine block with direct injection, Solé has designed an effective and easy maintenance marinisation, which optimizes the engine’s performance at low rpm and delivers high torque. This ...

Building a vessel is more than just assembling steel and machinery—it's about engineering excellence, efficiency, and meeting the highest industry standards. At SYM Naval, we design and build vessels that are tailored to operational needs, ensuring top performance in every mission. What makes a great vessel? - Customization – Every ship is built for specific functions a...

Moulded composite sheets present few health hazards compared with manufacturing the composite in the first instance because there is no exposure to toxic chemicals, solvents, liquid resins or dry fibres that are necessary for the moulding process. However, there are some simple safeguards that you should observe when cutting and finishing your moulded composite sheet. Th...

The trend towards increased sustainability could soon become legislated requirements in the European Union, for example within the automotive sector, the ‘End-of-life vehicles Regulation; mandate that manufacturers need to declare the recycled vehicle content, 25% of plastic used for new vehicles must be from recycled feedstock along with other requirements that incentiv...

In modern manufacturing, the quest for versatile and lightweight materials has led to significant innovations. Among these innovations, carbon fiber plates and billets have emerged as key players, revolutionising the way engineers and designers create components with precision and efficiency. In this blog, we will explore the numerous advantages of carbon fiber billets &...

For almost 4 years Juno Composites have been an innovation partner inside a Horizon 2020 programme on a project called ‘VIBES’. Recently Juno Composites manufactured a carbon fibre bisphenol-free epoxy resin panel successfully with resin infusion. As an innovation partner in the VIBES project, Juno Composites have focused on the development bio-based composites utilising...

Cork composites are Navicork by Amorim’s response to the marine industry’s needs. In addition to being a 100% natural, reusable and recyclable raw material, cork has a variety of technical characteristics, such as lightness, acoustic and thermal insulation and resistance to friction, which are ideal for such applications. Cork’s attractive visuals and versatility active...

At Izmir Shipyard, our commitment to your boat doesn't end at delivery. Our boat service team looks after your boat, which is still ours forever. We provide maintenance services through an annual contract offering reasonable prices regardless of the nature of your operations. This service includes periodical maintenance check-ups, refits, accessory supply, and emergency ...

Our modular shelters enable the customers to move differrent sections during the construction's steps saving time and costs. Available in different configurations and sizes up to 30 mt high. Made in hot galvanized steel trusses and fire retardant PVC sheets connected to the structure via aluminum rails.

Safety is paramount in any environment, but it takes on added significance in maritime settings. The common theme of slips, trips, and falls on cruise vessels demands innovative solutions to ensure passenger and crew safety. One of our customers recently shared a remarkable application of conformable non-slip tape on an inland waterway cruise vessel, showcasing its trans...

It’s that time of year when Britain has a go at summer. While Britain’s currently doing as well at summer as England did at football in the European Champi­onship, there will still be in an increase in outdoor pool and boat use for leisure. With this, comes an increase in slip and fall injuries due to surface water retention, which is naturally prevalent throughout the y...

Anti-slip tape on boats is something that at Heskins we are heavily involved in, but, we never seem to talk about it! I thought I would take this opportunity to discuss it and what we do for the marine sector. With its myriad uses, anti-slip tape has become an indispensable tool in many industries, including the marine sector. At Heskins, we’ve been deeply involved in t...

Corrosion of metals causes global economies to lose billions of dollars each year. Using sacrificial anodes has the potencial to reduce 33% of these costs, that could be prevented with the use of appropriate corrosion protection systems (Tezdogan and Demirel, 2014). In particular, the marine industry is severely prone to corrosion from time to time, as seawater is a str...

Welcome to Izmir Shipyard, where engineering meets artistry and every vessel is a masterpiece of innovation. Established in 1996, we take immense pride in our reputation as a boutique shipyard, meticulously crafting marine solutions tailored to your needs. Our Solutions: . Inexpensive after-sales service contract options for operators . Up-to 5 years hull & 2 years mac...

Ampro adhesive is used to glue / join the maridur boards to a desired size.

It is highly suitable for application in components of aviation, aerospace and sports equipment. Its cells sized, which are very small, achieve an optimal compromise between low resin absorption and satisfactory bonding of the facings to the core. Regarding the vaccum infusion and the RTM processes, PMI can be used at a temperature up to 180° with pressure up to 0.7 M...

COMPOCEL® AL FR is the sandwich panel that combines lightness with high mechanical properties, without forgetting environmental sustainability. This panel is made up of 95% aluminum skins and honeycomb, a feature that gives it a double advantage: it is completely recyclable and complies with international standards IMO MED MOD B, MOD D and C Class Division. The attentio...

The elegance and aesthetic minimalism of Corian applied to kitchen furnishings For all design lovers who want to combine practicality and attention to detail with open spaces where they can enjoy moments of relaxation, CEL COMPONENTS offers cutting-edge furniture solutions. Corian kitchens have been designed to withstand over time. CEL COMPONENTS designs kitchens resis...

Smart glasses are glasses that change their state. In Fabricante Lunas we have three different models of smart glass. We have the Discreet Glass that changes from transparent to opaque by means of a switch. It also changes its state from opaque to transparent. This glass is very popular with people who want to have privacy but at the same time enjoy the view because, b...

IZ1500 AL High-Speed Marine Police Patrol Boat received “Design Turkey 2021 Good Design Award” which is given as a result of the evaluation on sectoral basis considering “Distinctiveness and Innovation”, “Benefits for the User”, “Aesthetics”, “Health and Safety”, “Design Quality for Manufacture” and “Sustainability” criteria.

Izmir Shipyard is undertaking the production after winning a tender by the Albanian Police Service for the Effective Management of Europe's Green and Blue Borders project, financed by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).

Clinox Surface is the perfect device for an eco-friendly and immediate treatment of TIG, TIG with filler metal, MIG/MAG, pulsed-arc MIG, laser, resistance, orbital, and plasma welding for the cleaning of large surfaces. Through an instantaneous electrochemical reaction Clinox Surface allows to pickling, polishing and passivate every inox steel welds, without wasting time...

Passi Test is a tool designed for those who need to know exactly the real quality of the stainless steel. It consists of a “probe pen” – which will be put on the superface to be tested – containing the electrochemical system and a reading external unity. Passi Test measures the open-circuit potential and the nobility of a metal (and consequently its resistance to corrosi...

It is from 2007 that is operating in Sardinia, in the lovely Arbatax, one of the largest shipyards in Europe, even 4500 m², divided in three adjacent buildings, plus a big external area, altogether dedicated to the design, realization and finishing of prestigious boats, one of the Italian excellences. Thanks to our experience and to our multiple solutions always availabl...

Clinox Surface is the ideal solution for companies treating large surfaces. Through an immediate electrochemical reaction the machine permit the eco-friendly treatment of TIG, TIG with filler metal, MIG/MAG, pulsed-arc MIG, laser, resistance, orbital, and plasma welding. Clinox Surface is fitted with patented large torch with electrolyte automatic transmission; vapor bl...

PASSI TEST PLUS is the unique equipment to measure passivation on any kind of stainless steel surface. This machine creates a database with values related to the tested surface expressed in Volt. This database acts as a certification that guarantees the quality of the passive layer of stainless steel, both when buying and when selling stainless steel products such as boa...

How do boats and ships get built? Sandwich panels have been introduced in modern shipbuilding, in order to develop more performing and efficient boats both from an energy consumption and a weight reduction point of view. A sandwich structure is nothing more than a composition of different materials in order to enhance the best mechanical properties of its components. Imp...

Pick&Clean is the economical, eco-friendly, easy-to-use solution for pickling and passivation on stainless steel: simply apply the “Pick” strip on the weld to remove slags and oxidation caused by welding. Then, remove the strip, spray the “Clean” neutralizer, which protects the material from future corrosion. Remove the “Clean” product with a dry cloth, the stainless ste...

The team at Solarglide like to think of ourselves as an extension of our Client’s team. Some projects take years to complete and we’re often involved from the initial scope, right through to completion. Because of this, we pride ourselves in being adaptable to change and our dedication to offering exceptional customer service. One recent, fairly straight forward projec...

Piracy in the news. Typically, pirates will try to hijack the vessels under attack and take the crew hostage or steal the cargo. Weak economic conditions have left governments with fewer resources to battle piracy. The number of incidents in the Maritime Executive’s news feed on piracy is harrowing and most likely does not reflect the true extent of piracy at sea. On s...

Passi Test is a tester designed to know accurately the real quality of the stainless steel. Through a “probe pen”, which is put on the surface to be tested and which contains an electrochemical system and a reading external unity, Passi Test measures the open-circuit potential and the nobility of a metal and its resistance to corrosion. The result is given in about 15 s...

CLINOX ECO is the lightest and most portable solution with inverter technology to prevent from corrosion. The machine is equipped with different accessories, such as pads and carbon fiber brushes, with whom also less accessible corners become easily reached. It is the most efficient and practical electro-chemical machine for pickling, polishing and for high-quality mark...

Both clips offer fire strength thanks to their stainless steel composition. The MC-SM5 can be screw or rivet fixed to the panel, while the MC-SM5-VHBFR features a fire-rated VHB self-adhesive backing for rapid installation of smooth-surfaced panels. They are compatible with the existing MC-F5 (5kg pull out load), and the MC-F10 (10kg pull out load), which can be chosen a...