Wärtsilä Underwater Repairs reports a substantial increase in enquiries for scrubber overboard repairs as well as standard repair activities Over the past six months or so scrubber overboard repairs have been the most common type of repairs for Wärtsilä Underwater Repairs, formerly Trident. This was triggered to a large extent by the launch last year […]
SeaTec Services reports increased demand for its propeller polishing and hull cleaning services on the back of the latest IMO environmental regulations UK-based SeaTec Services last year launched its new closed-circuit propeller polishing system, which features technology that captures biofouling and metal particles and removes them safely to the surface for filtering. Over the past […]
Subsea Global Solutions (SGS) supports offshore asset maintenance with in-water technical repairs worldwide and a recent project highlights its capabilities in this field Following an initial enquiry about a 27,000gt semi-submersible accommodation barge with underwater hull damage, and a requirement to remove its thrusters to facilitate repairs, SGS’ underwater specialists applied what Jonathan Baker, director, […]
The Florida-based enterprise is planning to build further on its well-established business overhauling turbochargers by branching deeper into the turbocharger retrofit sector. Fort Lauderdale-headquartered MSHS (formerly Motor Services Hugo Stamp) has built up an extensive business overhauling marine turbochargers, including leading brands such as KBB, Mitsubishi, Napier and MAN. MSHS have a global outreach carrying […]
The turbocharger OEM’s service division believes that environmental and other issues are strengthening the case for retrofitting Aging turbochargers face harsh realities as the years pass and demand greater investment in terms of maintenance and overhauls as major components, such as rotors, compressor wheels and casings, develop wear and tear. Similarly, they experience reduced efficiency […]
The Singapore-based turbocharger maintenance specialist is committed to supporting the IMO’s call to accelerate action in terms of decarbonisation Tru-Marine, one of the world’s leading specialist third party providers of turbocharger maintenance and repair services, aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon zero by 2050, or sooner. Group marketing manager, Pey Pey Soh, […]
Accelleron is continuing to review, modify and adapt its portfolio of repair and service offerings to meet evolving customer needs, with a particular focus on digitalisation Over the last year, Accelleron has launched two new types of service agreements, Turbo SmartCare and Turbo AuxiliaryCare, and both have reportedly been already positively received in the market. […]
Danish company Hempel showcased its new SeamFlow weld fairing system for ship hulls for the first time at the Sea Asia exhibition in Singapore recently. The company says the technology can reduce vessel fuel consumption by up to 2.5% and help owners and operators meet emission reduction targets. According to Hempel the patented SeamFlow system […]
Drydocks World, a DP World Company, has finished a major refurbishment and conversion project for the floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) Firenze, which is set to be redeployed off Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa. The project was carried out within 15 months for Saipem and the scope of work for the project included […]
A&P Falmouth has completed a multi-million-pound program of works on the largest passenger ship to visit the facility in over 60 years. Bolette, a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel, entered drydock for a 13-day refurbishment, including maintenance to the ship’s azipods and bow thrusters as well as a new application of underwater paint. This was […]
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 […]
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 […]