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Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division to power the UK’s first high-speed hybrid passenger ferries
Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division will power the U.K.’s first high-speed passenger ferries, with the first vessel joining Uber Boat by Thames Clippers’ fleet in autumn 2022. The two 40-meter-long vessels will be built by Wight Shipyard Co on …
Mar 10, 2022 / Curious
The Wight Shipyard Co. announces merger with multinational shipbuilder OCEA
Britain’s leading aluminium shipbuilder, The Wight Shipyard Co. today announces an all-share merger with the complementary multinational shipbuilder OCEA to create a combined group to capitalise on the fast ferry and offshore renewable energy markets …
Feb 10, 2022 / Curious
CWind Launches CWind Pioneer, the World’s First Hybrid Surface Effect Ship
CWind, a leading provider of project services, CTVs and GWO-accredited training courses to the offshore wind industry, and part of the Global Marine Group, delivers the world’s first hybrid powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer.Named …
Feb 24, 2021 / Vessels
Wight Shipyard Co delivers four ferry simultaneous build to Malta
Wight Shipyard Co has achieved a UK first by building four ferries simultaneously at its yard in Cowes, IOW, for a leading Maltese tour operator.The order, WSC’s largest ferry export order to date, consists of two 20m and two 33m light weight …
Sep 9, 2020 / Vessels
Wight Shipyard Co’s largest export order of four vessels
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co. is continuing its success in the fast ferry sector securing an order for four vessels from Malta’s tourism Leaders, Captain Morgan.The order, from Captain Morgan Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Fortina Investments Ltd, …
Nov 29, 2019 / Vessels
Wight Shipyard Co to build Revolutionary new hybrid crew transfer vessel
One of the UK’s leading aluminium vessel builders Wight Shipyard Co have been contracted to build the world’s first hybrid surface effect crew transfer vessel, which will service the Borssele 1 and 2 offshore windfarms located 23 kilometres off the …
Nov 15, 2019 / Curious
Second large ferry export for Wight Shipyard
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co has completed its second export order. The order placed by Ultramar, the largest ferry operator in Mexico, consists of two 37m fast ferries which will be transported to Cancun Mexico at the beginning of July. “Working …
Jun 27, 2019 / Vessels
Wight Shipyard Co hybrid patrol vessel clean and low cost
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co (WSC)’s newbuild hybrid vessel promises to set new industry standards in the patrol and pilot sectors helping operators including port and river authorities, Police, MOD and Royal Navy meet strict new pollution …
May 17, 2019 / Vessels
Wight at the forefront of environmental stewardship – Hybrid Explorer Vessel
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co is continuing to build on its solid reputation in the commercial ferry build sector by becoming involved with a new company set up to build the most capable and efficient explorer vessels available on the …
Mar 18, 2019 / Curious
Wight delivers first in class to MBNA Thames Clippers
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co has completed its third and largest vessel for MBNA Thames Clippers, the first Hunt Class Mk3. The 38m Venus Clipper has been built to a ten-month build schedule and is reflective of the increased business the yard …
Mar 8, 2019 / Vessels