Repair & Conversion

Wessels Reederei has signed a contract with Man Diesel & Turbo at the Europort exhibition for maritime technology.

The world’s first conversion of a containership to dual-fuel LNG propulsion has been announced by German shipowner Reederei Wessels, reports Tom Todd.

Norwegian Cruise Lines’ ‘Norwegian Epic’ is undergoing a refit and maintenance programme at Damen Shiprepair Brest’s drydock.

A new engine repair process being used by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU allows for long-lasting repairs to minor faults within minutes.

A Zhenhua Heavy Industries crane ship has left Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque after ten days of maintenance and repairs.

UK-based V&A Hydraulics has completed a contract to support cargo loading functions and the release of a fast-rescue boat for ferry operator, Stena Line.

Bethan Bradley and Chris Moxon of leading maritime law firm Clyde & Co examine the complexities of contracting for ship conversions, with a focus on the growing field of conversions for LNG…

Work on a variety of callers, from container ships through ferries to cruise liners and offshore vessels, has kept German shipyards active into the autumn, reports Tom Todd.

Oceanographic research vessel ‘Marion Dufresne II’ has completed a major refit in its twentieth anniversary year, with work – including an electrical conversion by Alewijnse Marine Systems – set to extend the…