Author: Rigs & Barge World

Drydocks World continues to upgrade its facilities in Dubai to provide more advanced solutions for shiprepair and conversion customers. Recently the yard has introduced the CH 320 CNC bending machine, a new addition to its pipe shop, which is designed to enhance precision, efficiency and fabrication capabilities, but the ability to bend pipes from 6in (DN150) to 12in (DN300) with thicknesses ranging from 7mm to 17mm. According to Drydocks World CEO, Capt. Rado Antolovic, “This new investment enhances our ability to execute high volume conversion, EPC and ship repair projects, by streamlining fabrication, reducing lead times and increasing overall efficiency,…

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has established a new joint venture with Erkport of Turkey to launch a new business focusing on ro-ro shipping. Under the terms of the agreement, Noatum will own a 60% stake in the new company, called United Global Ro-Ro, with Erkport owning the remaining 40%. United Global Ro-Ro will handle automotive traffic and high and heavy cargo flows, supported by regional feeder networks, connecting Europe, the Mediterranean, South Africa, the Arabian Gulf and Asia. To begin with, Noatum Maritime and Erkport will jointly deploy a fleet of 11 vessels, including ConRo, PCTC and ro-ro tonnage,…