Repair & Conversion

Underwater repair specialist Hydrex of Belgium reports that it has recently carried out a number of propeller repairs to tanker ships in various locations.

Alnmaritec, based in Northumberland, UK, a company which is best known for the design and build of commercial workboats, has recently launched its Wimbourne Quay Repair Centre.

Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands-based Holland Shipyards reports that it has begun work on the first of two ships which have been purchased by Chevalier Floatels for conversion into staff accommodation and transport ships for…

UK-based diesel engine specialist Finning reports that it has been selected as the sole service provider for the variety of engine makes and models that power the UK Border Force’s fleet of…

Gibraltar shiprepair yard Gibdock reports completion of a complex containership crane refurbishment job, which called for strict certification of welding procedures by Lloyd’s Register, which approved all materials used.

Offshore vessel conversions top the news at Germany’s two biggest repair yards at the start of the year while some other facilities also went into 2013 with useful conversion and overhaul work…

Gibdock says that it has completed work on its first offshore platform project in almost 15 years, as well as its first PCTC job for a long time.

Diesel engineering specialist Royston has been appointed as the UK Service Centre for Napier Turbochargers.

Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) claims to be one of the leading shipyards for LNG vessel repairs, taking advantage of Qatar’s position as a major LNG exporter.