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New project to keep coronavirus off cruise ships
Leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm Foreship has devised an initiative to limit the presence and spread of coronavirus and other pathogens on passenger ships and get the cruise sector back up and running. Entitled ‘Project Hygiea’, the four-step...
ExxonMobil has initiated plans to protect against COVID-19
During the unprecedented global outbreak of COVID-19, the health and safety of ExxonMobil's employees, delivering agents, vessel operators and customers remains the company’s highest priority. The company says it is working hard to ensure continuity of our operations...
New dates for SMM exhibition
SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair, has been postponed to 2-5 February 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic and its global impact on major events and international travelling. “The continued highly dynamic development of COVID-19 and the...
AkzoNobel accelerates digitalisation during COVID-19
“We understand that it’s an uncertain and very much unprecedented time for our customers, and over the course of the last few weeks we’ve been supporting them by delivering relevant training that helps them to make the best use of their time while projects are on...
Thome Group navigates successful remote audits with DNV GL
The Thome Group has successfully undergone a series of remote audits with DNV GL in various locations due to the widespread lockdown restrictions across the globe. Thome Mumbai office’s annual ISO 9001:2015 audit was performed online using video conferencing software...
Mid-May return to new-normal at Colombo Dockyard
Tough global pandemic conditions are bringing out the best in shipyard’s innovative strategies to counter these difficult times. Since its establishment in 1974, and planning to mark its 46th Anniversary in 2020, Colombo Dockyard has seen and witnessed many recessions...
A ship repair agent’s view on the impact of Covid-19
“MMI have closed their office until the lockdown is lifted,” says Mike McMahon from Marine Marketing International Ltd. “All staff have laptops, so they can keep abreast of developments and news." When it comes to assisting owners during the pandemic, he told DryDock;...
New MIG/MAG welding set for harsh industrial environments
For those who need enhanced multi-process welding capabilities and portability in harsh industrial environments, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced its Aristo 500ix inverter-based welding power source and Robust Feed Pulse and Robust Feed U6 wire feed...
Detyens Shipyards remains open
Detyens Shipyards have remained open and have been operating the entire time,” says Bradley J Kerr, Director of Sales & Marketing, Detyens Shipyards. When it comes to maintaining worker/client safety, Kerr told DryDock; “We are following all Federal, State and Local...
Business is picking up says Lars Petersson, Group President & CEO, Hempel A/S
Let me start by emphasising: Hempel is indeed in business. We are taking care of our customers and their assets around the world despite the global COVID-19 situation. Our key priority right now is the health and safety of our employees, customers and partners. The...
A statement from Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co KG
"Due to current situation regarding the Corona crisis, we have implemented numerous preventative measures at all our shipyard locations, " states Oliver Grün, Corporate Communication spokesperson for Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co KG. "In addition to the various standard...
Bredo Dry Docks continues work uninterrupted
“We have continued working without any interruption during the last weeks,” says Dirk Harms, Managing Director of Bredo Dry Docks GmbH. He told DryDock that the company is maintaining worker/client safety by using “smaller worker teams, separation of working spaces,...
SIFCO ASC supports key industries during COVID-19
SIFCO ASC, the world’s leading selective electroplating specialist, is staying operational to support key industries with their vital maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects. The steadily increasing impact of the COVID-19 virus is creating an unprecedented...
MacGregor sees tipping point for condition-based maintenance
While the consequences of Covid-19 remain open-ended the pandemic is concluding the case for condition-based information, as owners and operators realise the benefits of original equipment manufacturer support in the digital age. Whilst condition-based information...
Remontowa Shiprepair Yard working without interruption
“Remontowa Shiprepair Yard is working without any interruptions, states Grzegorz Landowski, Communications Director at the Remontowa Holding Group. "Due to restrictions all over the world, it was necessary to change the way the projects are carried out, which is...