Capable Chileans

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Astilleros y Servicios Naveles SA (Asenav) delivered in Feb 1999 the Skandi Stord, the first modern anchor handling tug/supply vessel (AHTS) constructed in South America. The delivery of Skandi Stord and earlier newbuildings contracts proved Asenav's capability in delivering good quality, highly modern vessels at a competitive price. The Skandi Stord, built based on Kvaerner (KMAR 404) at Asenav's shipyard in Valvidia, Chile, features a pair of 5,444kW Wartsila main diesel engines; and two 2,400KVA shaft generators and three Caterpillar gensets for power generation onboard.

Tugs & Service Vessels, Workboats, Astilleros y Servicios Navales SA

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Tyneside completes largest conversion

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The conversion of the seismic ship 'Atlantic Horizon' by Cammell Laird's Tyneside yard was the biggest conversion job it had undertaken which highlighted the firm's outfitting and joinery skills. The conversion consisted of constructing three new decks, adding a helicopter deck, fitting out new accommodations and installing seismic equipment. Other works carried out by the firm include the installation of a complete electrical system, two main engines and auxiliaries.

Civilian Ship Conversions, Remodeling and renovation, Ships, Cammell Laird, Ship reconstruction, Oceanographic research ships, Vehicle conversions

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Tri-option Finnfighter

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Finnish firm Palkkiyhtyma is to take delivery of Finnfighter, a rolo carrier, at the beginning of Aug 2001. This ship, under construction at Stocznia Gdynia, is the first of four ordered in conjunction with B&N Nordsjofrakt, which will take the second and fourth ships. The ships will be used in the F-ships pool.

Commercial Ships, Merchant ships, Palkkiyhtyma, Stocznia Gdynia S.P.

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