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The Spotlight is on the Nordics for Nor-Shipping
Nordic spotlight with Nor-Shipping, ship repair at the Northern tip of Europe and a hybrid ferry optimisation
Jotun sponsors HMS Belfast restoration
Jotun sponsors HMS Belfast museum ship restoration
Top Yards in Europe for Cruise & Ferry Repairs throughout Covid-19
A review of the latest cruise & ferry repair and conversions projects from the leading yards in Europe, including Fincantieri, Navantia, Remontowa, Navalrocha Shipyard, Palumbo Group, SMS Group and Trimline
Every detail matters!
Every detail matters, says Andrejus Babachinas, the CEO of BLRT Repair Yards, which has three shipyards – Tallinn Shipyard in Estonia, Western Shiprepair in Lithuania, and Turku Repair Yard in Finland.
Putting it straight
MarineShaft straightens the intermediate and propeller shafts after the Paglia Orba ferry had an unfortunate accident while entering Bastia port
Improved performance for an Italian quartet
How the repainting of four refrigerated cargo ships for Cosiarma SpA provided improved performance as well as reduced environmental impact
Underwater repairs
Underwater support to remove two bow thrusters and a variety of hull repairs on a wide range of vessels.
Considering the most effective BWTS solution
There is a wide selection of Ballast Water Treatment Systems [BWTS] currently available for shipowners – but effectiveness in real-world conditions can vary wildly, explains Konstantinos Stampedakis, Managing Director of Erma First.
Celebrating 30 years of Azipod electric propulsion
Celebrating 30 years of Azipod electric propulsion
The latest issue of DryDock is now available
The latest issue of DryDock is now available online
A Cunning Plan!
Sir Tony Robinson (most famous for playing Blackadder’s sidekick – Baldrick!) gets advice from John Heath, a highly experienced and respected marine surveyor with over 40 years’ experience, on how to use a Cygnus 4+ thickness gauge
Cryogenic spill protection
With LNG demand expected to grow considerably in the forthcoming years, Jon Bayley a paint chemist and coating consultant with Safinah explains cryogenic spill protection
LR unveils key strategic personnel changes
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Kevin Humphreys as its new Marine and Offshore President for the Americas, and has promoted Sung-Gu Park to President, responsible for the North East Asia region, including South Korea and Japan
Royston completes tug engine overhauls
Royston has recently completed the extensive inspection, overhaul and service of the main and auxiliary engines and associated components, as well as both azimuth propulsion units, on two tugs operated by Caledonian Towage
Wind-assisted Capesize project
Namura Shipbuilding and NS United Kaiun Kaisha have partnered in a joint research project to develop a wind-powered 83,000dwt Capesize bulk carrier
Turning the tide
Hempel was engaged by Orbital Marine Power Ltd (Orbital) to provide a comprehensive coating solution for its world-leading tidal turbine – the Orbital O2, explains David Heal, Global Head of Renewable Energy & Performance OEM Segments at Hempel.