Ferry contract for Damen’s Swedish repair yard

Ferry contract for Damen’s Swedish repair yard

Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet has won a contract for the refit and repair works of a Swedish ferry from Trafikverket (the Swedish Transport Administration). Awarded after a public tender process, the contract refers to the Castella, a 77-metre long Ro-Ro ferry. Damen...
Norwegians to finance vessel retrofits

Norwegians to finance vessel retrofits

Following the IMO ratifications of the ballast water and exhaust gas treaties, government-owned Export Credit Norway is offering financing to international vessel owners who purchase retrofit equipment from Norwegian suppliers. The Norwegian export credit agency...
Gibdock takes invasive action for Normand Reach

Gibdock takes invasive action for Normand Reach

A surge in offshore vessel repair and maintenance work at Gibdock has included a special project for returning customer Solstad, to ensure that Normand Reach meets the exacting hull cleanliness standards set by Australia’s National Biofouling Management Guidelines for...