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The cruise operator said that “due to the success” of its new ship Hondius, it has ordered a sister ship to be built by the same manufacturer. Janssonius is scheduled to be completed in October 2021. It will have capacity for 174 passengers, the same as Hondius, and will be a nearly identical size and design with Polar Class 6 ice-strengthening equivalent to a 1A supe...

It has ordered IBS and DP systems from Kongsberg for two ultra-luxury polar-class passenger ships, which will be operated by the Seabourn brand. These two ships will be built at the T.Mariotti shipyard in Genova, Italy, and are scheduled to enter service from Q2 2021. Kongsberg will supply its K-Bridge IBS featuring multi-functional workstations with touch-sensitiv...

Topaz is a leading international provider of marine logistics and solutions to the global energy industry. The company operates a fleet of 117 vessels, predominantly in the Caspian Sea, Middle East and North Africa, and West Africa. The group enjoys a particularly strong position in the Caspian Sea. More recently, the company has become active in the renewable energy ...

The Harvey Energy will become the first ABS-classed dual fuel- and battery-powered vessel and the first USA-flagged OSV equipped with a battery converter system. The Harvey Supporter will become the second vessel in the Harvey Gulf fleet to have a battery power system. The battery installation, which is expected to achieve the ABS class notation ESS-LiBATTERY, will signi...

There’s been a noticeable change in the superyacht industry over the past few years, especially when it comes to digital technology. We’ve seen the transformation of VSAT services from large domed satellite terminals to lightweight flat panel antennas. Those in the superyacht industry have witnessed analog instruments transform into digital sensors and apps to provide re...

The Vortisea brand, designed in collaboration with Australia’s Incat Crowther, is specifically geared towards European and UK windfarms, particularly those further offshore, with the operator’s expectancy for flexibility, speed and operational efficiency. “It’s fitting that being so well established in the fast ferry sector we have chosen to enter the WFSV market. The...

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded VT Halter a $77.9 million contract to design and build two units of the new class of berthing barges in September 2018, with options for another four. The first of these four options was exercised in February 2019, bringing the total value of the contract awarded to VT Halter to $118 million. The vessels, which will have 7.22...

However, according to U.S. Coast Guard officials, AIS equipment that is non-compliant with adopted international standards can confuse, degrade or even disrupt other users’ systems. “In the last year, the Coast Guard has received various reports from perplexed AIS users who have seen various unknown and erratic targets appearing on their AIS,” said Jorge Arroyo from t...

Part of the group is the shipyard CRN who, now feeling stronger than ever, are continuing to invest in their position as one of the top builders for custom superyachts. One of the ways they are doing this is by working alongside some of the industry’s most highly regarded superyacht designers such as Francesco Paszkowski, Nuvolari Lenard and Andrea Vallicelli. The result...

The shipowner has contracted Oceaneering International to deliver five-year digital service packages for a fleet of seven drillships. This will enable data and video to be live-streamed and provide emerging technology-drive services. Pacific Drilling chief information officer Corey Thompson said this partnership will enable the company to invest in new IT technolog...

Owned by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and operated by HMS Ferries, the 15-vehicle/132-passenger ferry runs on the Alabama River between Camden and Boykin. “As a first-of-its-kind vessel in North America, the Gee’s Bend Ferry will have an impact far beyond the state borders,” said Tim Aguirre, general manager for HMS Ferries Alabama. “Successfully a...

The company has created a non-foam, high wear resistant, polymer cast fendering design which weighs 50% less than a rubber alternative focusing on the design, engineering and manufacture of high performance fendering and using the latest in polymer processing equipment. Key benefits include soft feel energy absorbing structure, the availability of multiple configurati...

The move is in order to accommodate demand for the 37ft one-design boat. The class will begin its inaugural season of racing this summer, taking part in the Rolex New York Yacht Club (NYCC) Invitational Cup. Designed by Ireland-based Mark Mills and powered by Japanese manufacturer, Yanmar, the Corinthian yacht was chosen to enable a wide range of amateur sailors to...

HSX-P is the newest addition to the Bainbridge HSX range and is aimed at the cruising and cruise race sectors. The new sailcloth builds on the HSX-V Vectran family and is said to be highly durable with a visually clear strength and performance advantage over traditional plain weave products. What does this mean for the sailmaker? HSX-P is marketed as a competitivel...

The Finnish built boats are imported into the UK by River Shack Boats and are generally AluTech GRP inside with an aluminium hull. Silver’s latest range - the Tiger Dz and Raptor Dz - are both constructed completely from GRP with cabins incorporated into the design and build. Both of these will be shown at the Poole Harbour Boat Show and Southampton International B...

The Silurian, as recently featured in the BBC’s Blue Planet Live, travels thousands of miles off the west coast of Scotland every year to conduct vital research on whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks. The vessel’s findings contribute to the conservation and protection of UK cetaceans. Trust boat manager and skipper, Emma Burgess said: “We are delighted to a...

Included in the transformer-less solution are two 1,000A systems, each with batteries, drives and supporting cooling and safety systems, all mounted within a single ISO container. Tested at GE’s Marine Power Testing Facility in the UK over the last three years, SeaGreen can provide backup power in the event of a power blackout. It can also provide reserve power in the ca...

The vessel has been designed by naval architect Chartwell Marine and is the first in the new Chasewell range of pilot and patrol boats. The aim behind the design is to substantially improve air quality at major ports in the UK and further afield, and help operators meet emissions reduction goals. According to Andy Page, managing director of Chartwell Marine, the vesse...

As part of the expansion, electrical contractor Acel and EF Invest will become co-owners of Høglund Power Solutions, giving owners, operators and crew access to automation, gas and hybrid power services. “Following the IMO’s mandate last year for shipping to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2050, we need to develop hybrid and battery solutions for all sectors, an...

The FLAGSHIPS project contributes to the building of two new build vessels, one in Lyon, France and one in Stavanger, Norway. In Lyon, a hydrogen push-boat operated by Compagnie Fluvial de Transport (CFT) will serve as a utility vessel on the Rhône. In Stavanger, hydrogen is intended to power a passenger and car ferry operated by Norled as part of the local public transp...

Present at the launch was the site team from Color Line. Several hundred yard workers, in multiple disciplines, are now working with the Color Line crew to complete the vessel before it is put into service between Sandefjord in Norway and Strömstad in Sweden. The ro-pax vessel measures 160m in length and 27.1m in the beam. It can carry 2,000 passengers and 500 cars. T...

The brokerage house currently has two yachts on its books – the 54.4 metre Majesty 175 and the 84 metre Icon 280 – that are in-build and will be ready for delivery to potential owners in a fraction of the usual build time, meaning you could be sailing into the sunset on your maiden voyage far sooner than you think. So which one is right for you? For the truly impatien...

The new Royal Huisman Amsterdam shipyard and its facilities have officially been under the ownership of Port of Amsterdam since 14th May 2019 who will be leasing the property to Royal Huisman."Our acquisition of the shipyard and the decision to lease it to Royal Huisman is a boost to the manufacturing industry, which adds significant value to our port,” explains Port of ...

Aki Ojanen, CEO of Aspo Group, said that the new ships “were disappointments” as their cranes remained inoperable throughout the first quarter, and they were unable to operate as planned. At the end of the period, crane manufacturer Cargotec MacGregor informed that it had mainly returned the cranes operational. The installation and testing of the autonomous crane s...

Yachtgarage wheeled shelters are made with trusses in S355JR hot dip galvanized steel, AR808 bolts and fireproof PVC 950 gr / m2. The dimensions of the tubes used will vary depending on the size of the structure (40 × 40, 50 × 50, 60 × 60; 80x80mm). Each upright is equipped with one or more wheels with orbital motion with a safety brake.The only structures designed to ...

The 186-meter long Napoles, which has a capacity for 1,600 passengers and 1,430 lane meters of cargo, is the first of six ships that Baleària plans to convert to dual fuel operations to comply with International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulphur cap regulations. Gibdock has secured a contract to convert a second vessel, Sicilia, which is due to arrive at the yard la...

Two models, one at 1:40 (75cm long) for owner and the smaller 1:60 (50cm long) for the brokers office. The models are virtually identical but just different size/scale and ever so slight level of detail. They were built without proper drawing package due to protection of design, but am able to do this as I am not just a 3d printing service! The somewhat self created desi...

The Connelly M was designed by Robert Allan Ltd, Vancouver, British Columbia, and built at Gulf Island’s Jennings, La. facilities. The vessel will be operated by G&H Towing for Houston-based Bay Houston. Main propulsion comes from twin Caterpillar 3516 E Tier 4 diesels, producing 3,386 hp at 1,800 rpm each. The Cats are connected to Schottel SRP 510 FP Z-drives. The c...

Garner joins Gibbs & Cox following a civil service career in the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command’s Engineering Directorate. For the past six years he was a member of the senior executive service, providing technical leadership and operationally superior war-fighting capabilities for the Navy, most recently as the director for Submarine/Submersible Design and Systems E...

Seabed levelling is a modern-day dredging technique used in several ports and harbours in which a plough is towed behind a tugboat along the seabed in order to level high spots and ridges by moving the material to nearby low spots. The plough is fitted with teeth to cut into the seabed material and is very efficient in moving materials such as clay, sand, silt and gravel...

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has announced a new partnership with Hike Metal, a manufacturer of workboats based in Ontario, Canada, to integrate Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous vessel control system aboard commercial vessels tasked with search-and-rescue (SAR) missions. The collaboration will help develop and demonstrate the capabilities of autonomous marine technol...

PME and Esco Power are so confident in the product they have jointly sponsored the Hybrid Conference at Seawork where you can hear Eddy de Backer of Esco passionately explain his proposed solution to the hybrid requirements in the marine industry in the UK. The Esco Power drive unit can easily be built with SAE connection between the diesel engine and marine gears, an...

Ørsted, and WindServe Marine, LLC, a premier offshore wind support services provider, have entered into a partnership to construct two purpose-built offshore Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), which will transport personnel for construction, maintenance, and operation from port to US offshore wind farms. The first CTV will be built by U.S. Workboats in Hubert, North Caroli...

Schottel says the SDC40 sets new standards in terms of compact design and free running efficiency – and thus even leads to reduced operating costs compared to the nozzles of other market participants. The SDC40 nozzle also stands out with its optimally designed propeller geometries and exceptional performance characteristics. It comes equipped with Schottel patented ProA...

The award was presented at the MASTECH international marine technical conference, held on board the QE2 floating hotel in the UAE. Albwardy Damen has been developing the Multibuster 8020 offshore workboat for the past two years in close consultation with a number of oil majors, operators and potential clients in the Gulf region. Over that time the size of the vesse...

Now, it seems, it is to be owned by a different Russian entity that is not subject to those sanction: Algador Holdings. That company is owned by Rishat Bagautdinov and Vladimir Kasyanenko, whose companies including Russia’s largest river cruise ship operator, Vodohod LLC. In preparation for the closing, Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Oy (AHS) is establishing a new company,...