Update Canada’s Ocean christens its first dredge Quebec-based Ocean has christened its trailing suction hopper barge, the Ocean Traverse Nord. The 64 m dredge is the largest ever in Eastern Canada and the first for
the company. Equipped with the latest technology, the Ocean Traverse Nord will be powered by two Z-Drive
omnidirectional propellers and two 1,000 hp motors. It will dredge up to 30 m deep and will have a 5,500 m3 per hour pumping capacity.
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ASD opens new $31 million assembly hall Vigor Industrial’s plans to expand have kicked into high gear. After having acquired Alaska Ship & Drydock from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) earlier this year, the Northwest-shipbuilding giant has made major investments to increase the yard’s shipbuilding capabilities. Most recently, Vigor opened up a new $31 million assembly hall and production center at Ketchikan Shipyard at Alaska Ship & Drydock (ASD). The Ketchikan Shipyard is owned by AIDEA and managed by ASD Vigor under a 30-year operating agreement. The new, 70,000 square ft facility will enable ASD to construct ships up to 500 feet in length . “The new assembly hall positions the Ketchikan Shipyard to be very competitive for emerging shipbuilding opportunities in Alaska,” says Adam Beck, President, Alaska Ship & Drydock. “Its strategic position coupled with the exceptional expertise of ASD’s skilled workforce in meeting the needs of Arctic and north-water mariners, makes ASD an important part of Vigor’s ongoing growth plans.”
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The new facility’s location, adjacent to the 5-story production center, will minimize material flow and maximize efficiency. Vigor says the next phase of improvements for the yard will include a $10 million steel fabrication shop. The shop is expected to be completed late summer 2013. Currently, ASD is busy building modules for Alaska Longline Company’s 136 ft x 40 ft factory longliner Arctic Prowler. The longlinger will be delivered in early 2013. Additionally, ASD has partnered up with Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group and the State of Alaska to design the highly anticipated Alaska Class ferry. www.marinelog.com