Ship Repair News
New tank sealing solution from Roxtec
Roxtec is launching a new tank boundary sealing solution for the maritime sector, after it was used for the first time in the refit of a British naval vessel.
Alliatech provide full refurbishment of Caisson
In May 2020, the ship caisson for No 3 dock in Brest, France was subject to a technical shutdown and needed a total makeover. The 420m by 80m wide dock with a draft of up to 10.1m is one of the largest in Europe, and makes it particularly interesting for larger cruise...
MarineShaft looks to grow
In an effort to improve capacity, MarineShaft in Denmark is extending one of its three workshops, which is soon to be completed. The rudder arrangement and propeller equipment repairs company has managed to carve a niche in the class approved cold straightening of...
HullWiper to launch mobile hull cleaning in Namibia
HullWiper Ltd is teaming up with KWINT Offshore Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd to bring green, safe and port-approved hull cleaning solutions to vessels calling at Walvis Bay. Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has issued an Environmental Clearance...
ABS joins the International Windship Association
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organisation that promotes and helps facilitate the uptake of direct wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping. ABS has become increasingly involved...
i4 Insight partner with FNT to integrate Condition Monitoring service
i4 Insight, creators of a platform that provides a single point of access for multiple data streams and applications offering a holistic view of fleet operations, is partnering with FNT at Sea Services to incorporate ‘Condition...
Specialist drone and ROV services
RIMS (Robotics in Maintenance Strategies) BV, an established class approved supplier of UAV inspections in the maritime industry have created Global Drone Inspection (GDI), to focus on the drone and ROV element of the business. GDI will sit alongside RIMS, but with a...
Cammell Laird secures a new contract with CalMac Ferries
Cammell Laird has secured a new contract with one of the UK’s largest ferry operators for the annual maintenance and drydocking of five large vessels in its fleet. CalMac Ferries has awarded Cammell Laird a four-year contract with the option to extend it for two...
DNV GL changes its name to DNV
DNV GL changes name to DNV as it gears up for decade of transformation DNV GL, the assurance and risk management company, will change its name to DNV on 1 March 2021. The move comes after a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy as it positions itself for a...
Hempel sets new strategy path
An ambitious new strategy defines the timeframe of a doubling of Hempel by 2025. Dou-bling revenue allows Hempel to also double its positive impact. The path is defined by focus in the entire business, leadership positions in chosen segments, industry leadership in...
Jumbo jumboisation job
The Sedef Shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey is currently enlarging and modernising the RoPax vessels Stena Lagan and Stena Mersey for Stena RoRo After enlarging the vessels by 36m and extensive rebuilding, the RoPax vessel Stena Lagan is expected to be back in service for...
Read the latest ship repair news in Worldwide
In the December issue of DryDock we feature ship repair news and yard updates from Fincantieri, Harland & Wolff, Damen, Namdock, Besiktas, Palumbo, CFS, SMS Group, Lisnave, Dales Marine, ART Shipyard, Metalock Brasil and Vestadavit. Read the latest here:- :– DryDock...
The key to preventing equipment failure claims
The key to preventing equipment failure claims is found in a vessel’s planned maintenance system (PMS), writes Alexianna Kalafati and John Southam from the North P&I Club. Preventing breakdowns of vessel equipment and machinery requires high standards of maintenance,...
Turning the Spotlight on 2021, with comment from MMI, ABB, Hempel and Royal Caribbean
DryDock turns the Spotlight on 2021, where we take a look at what some industry leaders think next year will look like, with comment from MMI, ABB, Hempel and Royal Caribbean. COVID 19 – Reshaping the shipyard agent In 2021, Mike McMahon, Owner of Marine Marketing...
Jumbo issue of DryDock now available online
The issue kicks off with Face the Facts going Back to Class to find out how class societies have adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they think things will change during 2021 now that there is a vaccine being distributed. In On the Line, we hear how the key...
Face the Facts goes Back to Class
In the latest issue of DryDock, Face the Facts goes Back to Class to find out how class societies have adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they see the landscape for surveys developing during next year, with comment from ABS, LR, DNV/GL, KR, BV and RINA It...