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Damen Wins Contract to Convert Dredge to Dual-Fuel LNG/MGO

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has been awarded a contract to undertake the conversion of a dredger to dual- fuel capability combining LNG and MGO. This will be the ? rst conversion of its kind to take place in Europe. The contract was awarded by Rouen-based GIE Dragages-Ports with regard to its 117meter, 8500m³ trailing suction hop- per dredger Samuel de Champlain. The conversion is part of an EU-supported initiative to promote LNG propulsion in short-sea vessels operating along the European Atlantic coast. Under the contract, Damen is delivering a turnkey package that includes engineering, procurement and sup- port. The vessel was originally built in 2002 and is the larg- est vessel in the GIE Dragages-Ports ? eet.

Jensen’s Proven Workboat Design Selected for NAVSEA New-Build

Jensen Maritime Consultants announced that one of its workboat designs will be used by a Paci? c Northwest boat builder to ful? ll a construction project for the Naval Sea

Systems Command (NAVSEA). Jensen will supply a func- tional and regulatory design package. The U.S. Navy will use the 22,000-pound bollard-pull workboat around the world to assist barges, submarines, and other naval vessels; open and close security barriers; and tow or push ? oat- ing port operations support equipment. The vessel has two Pullmaster hydraulic deck winches for use in multiple mooring con? gurations and heavy-duty fendering to of- be transported over-the-road by truck. The workboat also fer optimal protection when performing such work. The has kort nozzles and ? anking rudders to improve steering push knees are also radiused toward the top for use when when operating in reverse, and skegs for directional sta- pushing against vessels with ? are. Unique to the workboat bility while underway and structural support to facilitate is a removable cabin and push knees, which allow it to drydockings and transport.

Class: ABS Lifting Davit: 500 pounds Engines: Twin Cummins QSM11-455

LOA: 41’ Delivery Date: Fall 2018 HP: 450 BHP at 2,100 RPM each

Beam: 16’ – 7” Gears: ZF W325 Designer: Jensen Maritime

First of Ten Stan Tug 1907 ICE completed by Great Lakes Shipyard

Great Lakes Towing Company. Named Cleveland, she is a signi? cant milestone in a licensing program between Da- men Shipyards Group and Great Lakes Shipyard. While the initial agreement is for the series build of ten tugs, the vessels will also be available to third party buyers on a priority basis.

The Stan Tug 1907 ICE is a compact design capable of 30.0- tons of bollard pull. Its relatively small size and high maneu- verability make it ideal for the narrow waterways with their many low bridges that characterize the Great Lakes region.

The ? rst of ten Stan Tug 1907 ICE vessels has been de- The ability to operate safely in icy waters is also essential livered by Great Lakes Shipyard to its sister company The given the very cold temperatures that occur there.

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