Ship Repair
All ships need maintenance and repairs. Many repair and maintanance operations can be performed at sea or by the crew in port. Complicated or large-scale repairs might require the ship to be removed from commercial operation. Classification Society supervision is required for most large-scale repairs, particularly those carried out in a ship repair yard. For oceangoing ships, particularly tankers, the ship has to be prepared for repair at a Deballasting Station. The tank must be thoroughly cleaned and its slops (grey water and hydrocarbon residues) must be pumped ashore according to environmental regulations.
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Interview: Lane Richards, Everett Ship Repair
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Alabama Shipyard to Repair USACE's Largest Hopper Dredge Wheeler
Mobile, Ala. ship repair yard Alabama Shipyard has been awarded a contract to repair the U.S.
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Damen Buys Ship Repair Robots for Yard in Dunkirk
AMBPR, a SERCEL company, announced that it has signed a contract with Damen Shiprepair…
Ship Repair That is Transparent, On Time & On Budget
EDR Antwerp Shipyard has undergone a complete rebrand, but the transformation is…
ASRY Lays First Keel in Bapco Refining’s Barges Project
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has launched the first phase…
ASRY Appoints Ahmed AlAbri as CEO
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) announced that Dr. Ahmed AlAbri…
BLRT's Tallinn Shipyard Commissions New Floating Dry Dock
On August 8, BLRT Repair Yards' Tallinn Shipyard in Estonia on Thursday commissioned…
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean Cleared to Perform Ship Repair for the US Navy
South Korean shipbuilding group Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday announced it has been certified…
Everett Ship Repair Awarded Navy Maintenance Work
Everett, Wash. repair yard Everett Ship Repair has been awarded a contract worth…
All nations require certain standards be met by ships and other marine structures which fly their flag. A classification society, or "Class", is a non-governmental regulatory association which regulates construction of vessels and offshore structures in the maritime industry.
The maritime industry is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation with the advent of autonomous ships. These vessels, capable of operating without human intervention, represent a significant leap forward in technology, promising to reshape the future of global shipping. Autonomous ships, also known as unmanned vessels, are designed to navigate and perform various operational tasks using advanced sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and communication systems. This innovation is set to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the maritime sector.
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships, which takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, are workers which specialize in vessel construction and repair. The construction of boats is called boat building.
Naval architecture is the field of engineering which deals with the design, construction and repair of ships, boats, and other marine vehicles. Ship and vessel design relies on many of the same technologies and engineering expertise found on shore…
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is rapidly gaining traction in the shipbuilding industry. This innovative technology allows for the creation of complex components and structures by adding material layer by layer, rather than subtracting it from a larger block. As the maritime sector seeks to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability, 3D printing is emerging as a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize shipbuilding and repair processes.
