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First European conversion of a dredger to dual-fuel LNG / MGO departs Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque
The first European dredger converted to dual-fuel LNG/MGO propulsion has departed Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) to return to work, 23 months after contract signing. The 117 metre, 8,500m³ trailing suction hopper dredger Samuel de Champlain is …
Jun 21, 2019 / Vessels
Nakilat’ Erhama Bin Jaber Al-Jalahma Shipyard Achieves Significant Milestone - 200th LNG vessel repair
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) safely completed its 200th LNG vessel repair recently, Al Khor, at the world-class Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard. Chartered by Qatargas and operated by NYK LNG Shipmanagement, the 135,295cbm vessel …
Jun 12, 2019 / Vessels
Heavy Lift Jack-up Apollo Completes Refit At Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque
DEME Offshore’s newest heavy-lift jack-up Apollo has recently completed a one-month conversion project at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu). This complex contract involved the installation of a moon pool on the main deck. The technical demands …
Jun 5, 2019 / Vessels
Damen Shiprepair Brest completes rapid repairs to LNG carrier Methane Princess
Over four days in January, Damen Shiprepair Brest successfully carried out repairs to the hull of the 266-metre, 138,000m³, LNG Carrier LNG Methane Princess. In order to achieve this in the minimum time it was done while the vessel was both afloat …
May 20, 2019 / Vessels
New Swedish SIGINT ship launched in Gdynia
Nauta Shiprepair Yard has completed the next milestone in the construction of the Swedish SIGINT ship for the Royal Swedish Navy. Outfitting and equipment installation will take place in Nauta Shiprepair Yard, after which the vessel will undergo …
Apr 19, 2019 / Naval
TenneT signs contract with Jan De Nul Group for repairs of TenneT’s offshore high-voltage cables in the German Bight
TenneT has awarded a framework agreement to Jan De Nul Group for repairs of TenneT’s offshore high-voltage cables in the German Bight. TenneT’s mission is to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity in its high-voltage grid and …
Mar 26, 2019 / Vessels
BC Ferries-owned Spirit of Vancouver Island converted to LNG
Spirit of Vancouver Island (see also CruiseMapper) owned by BC Ferries, has been converted at Remontowa Shiprepair Yard SA. On 28 February 2019 the ferry departed from the yard following the completion of a mid-life upgrade (MLU).The Spirit of …
Mar 14, 2019 / Vessels
Europe’s first LNG dual-fuel conversion dredger is launched at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque
19 months after the contract was awarded, Europe’s first conversion of a dredger to dual-fuel capability combining LNG and MGO is close to completion. This is the first conversion of its kind to take place in Europe.Damen will deliver a turnkey …
Feb 27, 2019 / Vessels
Boskalis signs sizable subsea cable integrity contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces that it has signed a sizable contract for the replacement and repair of a part of the inter-array cables at an offshore wind farm. The contract carries a value of approximately EUR 80 …
Feb 13, 2019 / Curious
Damen Shiprepair Oskarshamnsvarvet wins contract for lifetime extension of Stockholm ferry
Damen Shiprepair Oskarshamnsvarvet (DSO) has won a public tender for the contract to undertake a lifetime extension project on the passenger ferry Waxholm II. Built in 1983, the 35.5 metre ferry carries up to 350 passengers and is operated by …
Feb 7, 2019 / Vessels