VAN OORD WINS CONTRACT FOR ICONIC DUBAI WATERFRONT PROJECT


HANSE YACHTS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF FOUR NEW MODELS


Four new Hanse yachts have been launched that are designed to be faster, more convenient, more luxurious and easier to use than previous models the company says.


The 348, 388, 418 and 548 have been developed based on the four elements from ancient Greece; fire water, air and earth.


Van Oord has been awarded the contract for Dubai Harbour marine works, a prestigious mega project in Dubai.


The project, which Van Oord carries out for Projects Link Contracting Co LLC, is the next step in achieving ‘Dubai Tourism Vision 2020’, Dubai’s strategy to attract 20 million visitors per year by 2020. A strategy to which Van Oord has contributed since 2001 by building amongst others Palm Jumeirah, The World and many other artificial islands.


Dubai Harbour is set to span 185 hectares, and will include berths for 1,400 boats and a cruise terminal. Execution will take place from September 2017 to May 2019.


Read the story in full online: http://bit.ly/2vM5Fh2 RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THE ECOLOGICAL THREAT POSED BY BIOFOULING


Researchers at the Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology have published a new study recently demonstrating the ecological threat posed by biofouling. Their analysis found that half the ships passing along the Mediterranean coast of Israel are carrying potentially invasive ascidians on their hulls, among other organisms picked up from around the world.


“These ascidians are passing through the Suez Canal, latching onto ropes and the bottom of the ship. They’re filter feeders, so they cover and clog every surface they latch onto, creating a lot of drag for the ship and damaging marine biodiversity in their new environments. They’re a major threat to our coasts and are very costly to shipowners,” said TAU’s Dr. Noa Shenkar, who led the research.


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The 10.4m long and 3.55m wide 348 is the smallest yacht in the new fleet and has a sporty look due to the design of its deck. It boasts a horizontally mounted panorama window in its saloon. The 11.40m long and 3.90m wide 388 has six hull windows and a sailing area of 67.5 metres squared.


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The Report • September 2017 • Issue 81 | 9


Marine News


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