Cargo vessel conversion into a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD)

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Van Ouwerkerk BV has awarded Holland Shipyards Group the contract to convert the newly acquired cargo vessel MS ‘Bente’ which measures 89.89m (length) by 14.50m (width) into a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD).
The converted ship will be named ‘Zeeburg‘.

The project comprises several extensive work procedures, such as modifications to the hull, an enlargement of the accommodation in the aft ship and the installation of all necessary dredging equipment.

Vera Navis is proud to be a trusted supplier on detailed engineering services for Holland Shipyards Group and contribute for this project by structure and system’s detail design.

More info: Holland Shipyards Group

Photo: Holland Shipyards Group

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Aas Mek delivered newbuilding no. 207, “SKROVA”

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Aas Mek. Verksted AS delivered Newbuilding no. 207 “SKROVA”, a wellboat type AAS 1202 STDE-Hybrid to the shipping company Brønnbåt Nord Lofoten AS.

The new «Skrova» is 63.86 meters long, 14 meters wide and has a depth of 5.30 meters.

The cargo volume is 1200 m3, divided into two fish wells, which are equipped with sliding bulkheads and press loading and unloading system and is specially designed for closed transport with RSW cooling, low draft for smolt transport and dewatering system for fresh water treatment of the fish.

Vera Navis Ship Design is proud to be a trusted supplier for Aas Mek. Verksted As and contributed to this project by providing both structural and systems detail design.

Newbuilding no. 207 "SKROVA"
Newbuilding no. 207 "SKROVA"
Newbuilding no. 207 "SKROVA"
Newbuilding no. 207 "SKROVA"
SKROVA interior
SKROVA interior
SKROVA interior
SKROVA interior
SKROVA kitchen
SKROVA kitchen

More info: aasmek.no

Photo: Aas Mek. Verksted AS

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Aas Mek. new contract for buildings no. 213, 214

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We would like to congratulate Aas Mek. Verksted AS for being awarded the construction of two new well boats for Sølvtrans.

The new vessels, 213/214, to be delivered in 2024, are built upon yard’s proven design, type AAS 3002 ST, as the previous series 208/209/210 and 211/212, with a length/beam ratio of 76.96 / 17.8 and will carry up to 3000 cubic meters distributed over two fish wells.

Vera Navis Ship Design is proud to be a trusted supplier of engineering services for Aas Mek. Verksted AS and will contribute to this project by providing the Hull Yard Steel Information package and Main System’s production documentation.

More info: Aas Mek

Photo: Aas Mek. Verksted AS

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New contract – Tower Lifeboat Station for Harland & Wolff

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We are pleased to inform you that we have signed a new contract with Harland & Wolff to deliver a Complete Production Package for Structure and Systems to a Pontoon which will compose the foundation of a Lifeboat Station for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

The steel pontoon will measure around 53 metres by 14 metres and weigh 450 tonnes and is set to replace the existing RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station based under Waterloo Bridge on the north bank of the Thames. The contract works will involve the manufacture of the foundation, stairways and handrails for the RNLI lifeboat station. Work is expected to span circa eight months and to be completed in June 2022.

More info: Harland & Wolff

Photo credits: Harland & Wolff

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Vera Navis will attend the International WorkBoat Show 2021, in New Orleans.

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From December 1-3, 2021, Vera Navis Ship Design will be present in International WorkBoat Show, in New Orleans.

Luís Batista and Ricardo Prazeres will be attending the trade show to find new markets opportunities and generate new business contacts.

The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators, and builders as well as the vendors and suppliers that serve them.

Each year, over 15,000 people return to network, discover new products, and learn about evolving issues affecting the industry – from expert keynote speakers, innovative exhibitors, and most importantly, each other.

See you there!

More info: International Workboatshow

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Portugal’s first full electric ferry steel cut ceremony

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Portugal’s first full electric ferry steel cut started this month, and the auspicious event was celebrated in a ceremony held by the shipowner, CMA (Câmara Municipal de Aveiro), the builder, Grupo ETE, and the engineering partner, Vera Navis.

With a challenging operational envelope this new vessel is fully engineered by Vera Navis, from the technical feasibility concept to a fully detailed production info package using a single ShipConstructor integrated model.

Photo: Júlio Teixeira (CM Aveiro), João Pontes (CM Aveiro), Felipe Mello (Navaltagus), Filipe Belga (Vera Navis)

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Aas Mek newbuilding no. 206 MS “FÆRØYSUND”

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Aas Mek. Verksted AS delivered on 16 September 2021 its newbuilding no. 206, a wellboat of the type AAS 3002 STDE-Hybrid to the shipping company Færøy AS. After delivery, the new building goes to Helgeland / Salten, and enters into a long-term contract for Nova Sea AS and Salten Aqua AS, as well as a number of cooperating breeders.

The new «Færøysund» is 76.96 meters long, 17.80 meters wide and has a depth of 5.90 meters. The new building has a cruising speed of 13 knots. A loading capacity of 3000 m3 distributed over 2 cargo tanks and is specially designed for closed transport with RSW cooling, low draft for smolt transport and a dewatering system for freshwater treatment of the fish.

With more than a decade long relationship, in delivering detailed analysis and production information for both structure and systems, Vera Navis is proud to be one of Aas Mek’s thrusted suppliers for engineering.

More info: AasMek

Photo: Aas Mek. Verksted AS

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Nomination of “Düsternbrook” and “NZK Pont 100” for KNVTS “Ship of the Year”.

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We would like to congratulate Holland Shipyards Group for the nomination of “Düsternbrook” and “NZK Pont 100” for KNVTS “Ship of the Year”.

It was a privilege to be part of the engineering team developing these innovative full electric ferries.

Best of luck at the Maritime Awards Gala!

More info: Holland Shipyards Group

Photos: Holland Shipyards Group

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Aas Mek delivered newbuilding no. 205, “Grotanger”

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Aas Mek. Verksted AS delivered on 9 March 2021 its newbuilding no. 205 – Grotanger, a Wellboat of the type AAS 3002 ST to the shipping company Brønnbåt Nord AS.

With a cargo space of 3000m3, this Wellboat is top equipped for transporting 400-450 tonnes of live fish in an open and closed system in a safe and gentle way. The cargo space is divided into two fish wells, which are equipped with sliding bulkheads and pressure loading and unloading systems.

With more than a decade long relationship, in delivering detailed analysis and production information for both structure and systems, Vera Navis is proud to be one of Aas Mek’s thrusted suppliers for engineering.

AAS Mek Grotanger
AAS Mek Grotanger
AAS Mek Grotanger
AAS Mek Grotanger

More info: Skipsrevyen.no

Photo: Aas Mek. Verksted AS

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Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) launches new vessel “Kallista Helen”

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Vera Navis congratulates Ferguson Marine and Inverlussa for the launch of “Kallista Helen”.

This 26-metre workboat for Scotland’s fish farming sector is being built by Ferguson Marine and designed by MacDuff Ship Design for Inverlussa Marine Services, a Mull-based workboat operator which serves Scotland’s growing aquaculture sector.

The vessel will operate on the west coast of Scotland and around the Northern Isles on a long-term charter to Scottish Sea Farms, one of Scotland’s leading producers of salmon.

Vera Navis is proud to be a trusted supplier on engineering services for Ferguson Marine and contributed for this project by providing both structural and systems detail design.

More info:
https://www.fergusonmarine.com

Photo Credits:
https://www.fergusonmarine.com

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