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Dutch Navy picks Royal IHC for HNLMS Groningen repair work March 10, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic
Royal IHC and the Department of Material Maintenance (DMI) of the Royal Netherlands Navy signed a contract for the docking and repair of the Holland-class offshore patrol vessel HNLMS Groningen (P843).
The agreement was signed at a naval yard in Den Helder on 9 March 2021.
Photo: Royal IHC
HNLMS Groningen is currently back in the Netherlands due to issues with the propeller shaft on the starboard side.
In late December 2020, the ship had to return from its deployment in the Caribbean. The NH90 military helicopter on board the Groningen was also taken back to Den Helder. The Royal Netherlands Navy said it had no replacement ship for the Caribbean operations and the Caribbean Coast Guard took over the tasks. This is because the Royal Netherlands Navy logistic support vessel HNLMS Pelikaan, which is permanently based at Curaçao, is not suitab
(Photo: BC Ferries)
BC Ferries’ newbuild program continues with the launch of its fifth Island Class hybrid-electric ferries last Thursday at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. When in operation, the yet-to-be named vessel will be one of two assigned to the Nanaimo Harbor – Gabriola Island route.
Work will continue on the new ferry until scheduled sea trials in June. Following sea trials, the vessel will be delivered to Point Hope Maritime in Victoria in late 2021 for final preparations. Two-ship service is scheduled to begin on the Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route by early 2022, replacing the Quinsam.
According to BC Ferries, replacing one larger ship with two smaller vessels on the route will provide customers with increased capacity per hour and more frequent service. The move will also enable reduced vehicle line-ups and congestion on local roads, and improved safety, the Canadian ferry operator said, adding that it also eliminates the need to consume more greensp
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Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania has launched the fifth in a series of six Island Class vessels for the Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries.
The hybrid diesel-electric ferry will undergo final touches before it sets off to sea trials in June. Following successful sea trials, the vessel is slated to be delivered to Point Hope Maritime in Victoria in late 2021 for final preparations.
The yet-to-be named ship will be one of two Island Class vessels assigned to the Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route.
Two-ship service is scheduled to begin on the Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route by early 2022, replacing the Quinsam.