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Cape Town’s Robertson Dry Dock reopens for business

Cape Town’s Robertson Dry Dock reopens for business

Transnet National Ports Authority’s Robertson Dry Dock at the Port of Cape Town is back in use after an extensive modernisation programme, including an upgrade of its dewatering infrastructure. In June 2022, the Port of Cape Town started the process of replacing the drydock’s dewatering system, to mitigate safety risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure […]

Work underway on BAE Systems’ new Florida facility

Work underway on BAE Systems’ new Florida facility

BAE Systems has started construction of a new ship repair facility in Jacksonville, Florida, including a ship lift system and landside repair complex. The ship lift system will measure 150m by 34m and will service both naval and commercial customers. Vessels will be transferred from the ship lift platform to repair berths via self-propelled modular […]

Meyer Re and Damen Shiprepair to cooperate

Meyer Re and Damen Shiprepair to cooperate

The Meyer Group and Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) have signed a cooperation agreement. DSC will work with the recently established Meyer Re division of the German group, which offers shipping companies refurbishment and conversion solutions to maximise their vessel’s sustainability. Through the cooperation with Damen, Meyer Re will secure dock capacity and manpower for […]

Robotic ship hull cleaning service launched

Robotic ship hull cleaning service launched

Following a successful trial period of demonstrating hull cleaning robots with several commercial shipping operators, US-based Armach has announced the official commercial launch of EverClean, a new robotic hull cleaning service. The hull service robot navigates its way over the hull intelligently, and, like geo-referencing, maps the hull condition to its appropriate on-hull location. According […]

Rotor sail retrofits announced

Rotor sail retrofits announced

Japanese shipowner, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Vale International of Brazil have announced a partnership to retrofit a 200,000dwt bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for the transportation of iron ore for Vale, with two 35m x 5m rotor sails produced by Norsepower of Finland. The installation of the rotor sails is expected […]

PPG launches new Sigmaglide option

PPG launches new Sigmaglide option

Recently launched onto the marine market, PPG Sigmaglide 2390 aims to help ship owners lower power consumption and carbon emissions and meet demands for higher performance with no adverse impact on the marine environment. The biocide-free fouling release coating is based on PPG HydroReset technology, which modifies the coating when it is immersed in water […]

Enhanced engine diagnostics tool from WinGD

Enhanced engine diagnostics tool from WinGD

Swiss marine power company WinGD has launched a pilot project for a new engine diagnostics solution that is claimed to greatly simplify engine maintenance for crew and fleet managers. The enhancement to WinGD’s engine monitoring and remote support platform, WinGD integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) is being trialed on a vessel managed by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement […]

Bearings retrofit opens up new market

Bearings retrofit opens up new market

In what marks a relatively new application for Thordon Bearings’ polymer material, Wilson Ship Management has replaced the greased bronze bearings on the hatch cover wheels of some of its dry cargo vessels with self-lubricating ThorPlas-Blue bearings. Wilson, which operates Europe’s largest short sea fleet of about 130 general cargo vessels, has now converted eight […]

Survitec aims to expedite drydocking schedules

Survitec aims to expedite drydocking schedules

Maritime safety systems supplier Survitec has introduced a new pre-inspection service designed to help ship owners and managers optimise and expedite drydocking schedules, covering the servicing and inspection of onboard safety and lifesaving equipment. Under the terms of the scheme, a qualified service technician boards the ship during normal port operations to assess and verify […]

Hospital ship upgrade gets underway in Durban

Hospital ship upgrade gets underway in Durban

South African ship repairers are being kept busy with a wide range of projects, including a major seven-month project from Mercy Ships South Africa’s biggest private ship repair yard operator, Dormac Marine & Engineering, operates facilities along the South African coastline from Richards Bay to Wallis Bay. In total it provides five graving docks, two […]

Scamp ROV Hull cleaning machines meet demanding environmental standards

Scamp ROV Hull cleaning machines meet demanding environmental standards

With over six decades of experience under its belt, Scamp is utilising advanced technology to meet customer demand for quick, effective and environmentally sound underwater cleaning and maintenance solutions. Gibraltar-based Scamp operates one of the biggest underwater repair and maintenance networks covering some 280 locations worldwide. This global operation is coordinated from the company’s headquarters […]