The recent Minimax 25 Skimmer that Zwanny recommended and supplied, to The Port of London (PLA) is used in a fast response craft and has been used in a number of training scenario’s, all working well and is now ready to be used in anger. In the future, the port authority is looking for further Lamor Minimax 25 Skimmer systems, like MCA and one of the oil companies they can see several benefits using this skimmer system, that Zwanny- Ltd put forward to them. One of the benefit

Dockyard magazine picks the brains of Steven Winder, Managing Director of Neptune Inspection – a global reach provider of reliable and professional Non Destructive Testing service to the Marine Industry on vessels both at sea and in dry dock. DY. Welcome to Dockyard Magazine, so first up please introduce yourself and Neptune Inspection Limited... A. Hi, I am Steven Winder of Neptune Inspection, I have 7 years industry experience. I started my journey in the NDT industry as an

Leading maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, announces the maritime industry’s first fluorescent mooring rope, one of the many new safety and performance Lankhorst rope developments at SMM 2018 on Booth no. A1.312. Also featured will be the Lankonect synthetic fibre rope connection providing tug operators with a quicker and safer connection during towing, new reflective Lankoforce rope for towing and mooring and enhanced spliced eye protection to reduce abrasion. Fluores

Damen Verolme Rotterdam (DVR) has completed a refit project on the MPI Enterprise, a 120-metre, self-elevating, DP2, wind turbine installation vessel owned and operated by MPI Offshore, part of the Vroon Group. The works included the installation of spudcans on her four-legged jacking system, which can elevate the vessel at rate of one metre per minute in water depths up to 45 metres. Acquired by Damen Shipyards Group in June 2017, DVR is one of the largest refit and repair y

Wight Shipyard Co has delivered its latest vessel to high profile Scottish tourism operator Loch Ness by Jacobite. The new 20 metre day-cruise passenger catamaran Jacobite Maverick is joining the company’s fleet sailing between Dochgarroch, just outside Inverness, Clansman Harbour and the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle. “We are delighted to see Jacobite Maverick sail to her new home on Loch Ness as she represents our first order for Scotland,” says Wight Shipyard Co CEO Pe

The former business managers of South Boats IOW have completed the purchase of the assets and equipment of the company for an undisclosed sum. All of the South Boats IOW plant, equipment and employees have now transferred to their new company, Diverse Marine Ltd. Headed by Ben Colman and Matt Floyd, Diverse Marine will continue to offer commercial vessel repair and refit, supporting previous, existing and new clients with any requirements. Ben Colman, Director of Diverse Mari

Damen Verolme Rotterdam (DVR) has completed a refit project on the MPI Enterprise, a 120-metre, self-elevating, DP2, wind turbine installation vessel owned and operated by MPI Offshore, part of the Vroon Group. The works included the installation of spudcans on her four-legged jacking system, which can elevate the vessel at rate of one metre per minute in water depths up to 45 metres. Acquired by Damen Shipyards Group in June 2017, DVR is one of the largest refit and repair y

Nexans Subsea Operations have announced a shipbuilding contract with Ulstein Verft on the construction of a large, DP3 cable laying vessel. CEO Gunvor Ulstein, Ulstein Group, comments: "We are very pleased that Nexans, a solid and important player, chooses Ulstein to construct their new flag ship. We have a strong organisation with long experience in delivering advanced vessels. The contract was won in tough, international competition. We look forward to a constructive and fr