22

Jun

News

VIKAND and SeaTec collaborate to help the cruise industry meet its decarbonization and energy reduction objectives

SeaTec is partnering with Global healthcare specialist VIKAND to support ship operators in their pursuit to reduce fuel emissions and energy consumption to meet industry environmental standards and improve air quality onboard. With steadfast goals to support cruise operators and clients throughout the maritime industry, VIKAND and SeaTec are actively identifying solutions to lower all […]

18

May

News

XLCC successfully concludes model testing on world’s most sophisticated Cable Laying Vessel

XLCC, the innovative high-voltage direct current (HVDC) UK based cable company has today announced it has completed model testing on its new Cable Laying Vessel (CLV) for renewable energy focused business. The week of testing in the Netherlands highlights the vessel’s efficiency levels and brings it one step closer to its widely anticipated delivery. The […]

18

Aug

News

SeaTec opens second office in China

SeaTec, the technical services division of global ship management company V.Group, has opened a second office in China. Located in Nantong, the office will further improve the competitiveness of SeaTec’s wide range of services in China, including site supervision, engineering, onboard safety training, underwater repair, monitoring and vessel inspections. The move is a clear sign […]

31

Mar

News

XLCC to build new Cable Laying Vessel

XLCC, the new HVDC, renewable energy focused business in the UK, has completed the concept design of an advanced, first-of-a-kind Cable Laying Vessel to be delivered in the first half of 2025. As the world strives for Net Zero, the UK, EU and other world economies have set themselves ambitious targets for decarbonisation. The UK, […]

04

Feb

News

SeaTec helps cruise industry get ship shape

Repair and maintenance work reaches 2017 levels Cruise industry gearing up for full fleet deployment Covid still presents challenges SeaTec, the maritime services division of V.Group, has reported a surge in repair and maintenance work in the cruise sector with demand returning to 2017 levels. Ballast water installations, refurbishment, plumbing, welding and cleaning services are […]

22

Sep

News

SeaTec oversees BWTS supervision in Turkey

SeaTec recently completed a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) supervision on handymax bulk carrier Dragonera in the Desan shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey. The installation took place during the vessel drydock for the second class survey, which typically takes place 10 years after vessel construction. SeaTec previously performed 3D scanning and design for the BWTS retrofit. […]

01

Sep

News

SeaTec Secures to Manage Installation Vessel

Global ship management company V.Group has been awarded a contract by Shanghai-based Boqiang Heavy Industry Group to project manage a newbuild wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV). Under the contract, SeaTec, V.Group’s provider of technical services, will provide project management, plan approval and site supervision services. The next generation vessel is being built by CIMC Raffles and will […]

30

Jul

News

SeaTec completes rudder repairs

In July 2021, SeaTec completed two underwater rudder weld repairs on two different container sister vessels during cargo operations at Rotterdam port. During routine underwater propeller polishing and hull inspection services in June this year, it was discovered that the vessel’s rudder bottom plate connection welds were both heavily affected by cavitation – the formation […]

10

Feb

News

SeaTec Supports Clients With Technical Services

SeaTec has been busy providing a range of services to customers with vessels based in China. Offering round-the-clock assistance, SeaTec’s services include various inspections, drydocking and new building. One of the most popular types of inspection that SeaTec offers is the Inspection of Hazardous Materials (IHM) for all classification societies. IHM certification is an important […]

02

Sep

News

SeaTec to Undertake IHMs

SeaTec, V.Group’s provider of technical services, is encouraging all ship owners to obtain an Inspection of Hazardous Materials (IHM) for their vessels in order to comply with forthcoming European Union (EU) maritime legislation. IHM is an important legal requirement affecting all existing EU flagged ships as well as vessels flying the flag of a third […]