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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In April, as COVID-19 took hold and borders around the world began to close, SeaTec decided to make internet connectivity more accessible to seafarers during the pandemic. With ports closed and travel heavily restricted, many seafarers ended up facing extended time at sea, unable to come home or change vessel – a situation which continues […]
July and August are shaping up to be busy months for SeaTec Subsea, with three health and safety and environmental audits due to take place. Conducted on behalf of Lloyd’s Register, a leading classification society in the maritime industry, the audits will cover ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 to ensure that ongoing assurance requirements are being met. […]
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