Ship Repair News

SMM organisers say more than 2,150 exhibitors from all parts of the world will be presenting their latest products and services at this year's show. Some 50,000 trade visitors from the whole of the world are expected in Hamburg for the start of SMM in less than two...

Grand Bahama Shipyard, the largest shipyard in the Caribbean providing retrofit, refurbishment or revitalization to cruise and commercial vessels, has announced a strengthened executive team with four new appointments. The appointments follow investment in workshop...

The Technical Review Committee of LRQA has approved the issue of OHSAS 18001: 2007 & ISO 14001: 2015 certificates to COLOMBO DOCKYARD PLC, making it the very first organization in Sri Lanka to receive, from LRQA, a certification to ISO 14001: 2015. As a major ship...

Nakilat, the shipping arm of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas sector, has entered into a contract with Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ENT) Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) service line to provide marine VSAT services for vessels in its fleet of liquefied...

More news from Damen Ship repair - their Vlissingen yard recently completed a broad scope of maintenance and repair works on the Van Oord-owned Split Hopper Barges Jan Blanken and Jan Leeghwater. The vessels, both with 2,853 m3 hopper capacity, left the yard on...

Damen Shipyards Sharjah (DSS) in the United Arab Emirates has won a contract to build a shallow draught, self-propelled Jack-up Pontoon 3526 for the UAE-based contractor Aqua Diving Services Ltd. Once delivered, it will be used primarily to deliver offshore support...

Simultaneous attention to four offshore support vessels at Gibdock demonstrates that the Gibraltar yard is now a regional hub for this specialized repair, maintenance and renewal work, operating as a base for mobilisation and de-mobilisation projects. Gibdock achieved...

Inmarsat is announcing that its Fleet Xpress service is being extended in Northern Europe. Launched at the end of March 2016, Fleet Xpress achieves high levels of reliable high speed connectivity and performance across the world’s oceans, as well as facilitating...

The HMBS Nassau (P-61), a 60-metre Royal Bahamas Defence Force Corvette, has arrived at Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam in the Netherlands for an extensive refit. The 17-year old vessel will receive a comprehensive overhaul that comprises full systems and...

Organisers of IRANIMEX 2016 say that attendance numbers are surging ahead of the show, as the lifting of sanctions against Iran opens up significant opportunities for global maritime and offshore interests in one of the Middle East’s largest markets. IRANIMEX, the...

Damen Shipyards Antalya has secured comprehensive ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification. This achievement coincides with a period of rapid expansion that has seen the addition of three new production halls within the space of two years. “These...

A powerful new film launched by the British Safety Council shows how stress can lead to injury and fatalities at work. In any activity where concentration is vital for safety, such as working in construction, driving, or in health and social care, stress can be fatal....

One of the biggest Cutter Suctions dredgers in the DEME fleet has visited the Colombo yard for her special survey requirements. The Dredging International Cutter Suction Dredger Ambiorix was called in for layup and drydock repairs during May - June. Colombo has been...

Hampshire-based Solent Refit and global marine equipment specialists Cathelco have teamed up to help international customers meet new ballast water management regulations. Solent Refit, at Hythe, on Southampton Water, has built its reputation on maintaining and...

Satellite communication systems provider Navarino has entered into a new agreement with Inmarsat to integrate Fleet Xpress into Navarino’s existing service portfolio. Through the agreement, Navarino will bring more than 1,200 vessels to the Fleet Xpress service over a...