![[VIDEO] Conversion of Allseas’ Hidden Gem into deepsea mining vessel in full swing](https://swzmaritime.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Allseas-Hidden-Gem-1024x768-1-1024x675.jpg)
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 9, 2021 | Deepsea mining, News, Ship conversion/refit
Allseas is currently converting the former 228-metre drill ship into its first polymetallic nodule production vessel Hidden Gem. Works include installation of the vessel’s launch and recovery (LARS) system. Allseas’ engineers designed the system to safely deploy...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 17, 2021 | Deepsea mining, News, Ship repair/maintenance
Allseas’ deepsea mining vessel Hiddem Gem has arrived at Damen Shiprepair in Schiedam, the Netherlands for repair and maintenance, painting and reactivation works. This ship is to carry out a collector “wet-test” in the Atlantic at the end of 2021 and pilot...
by Mariska Buitendijk | May 11, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping
Shifting cargo in the Eemslift Hendrika’s hold has caused extensive internal damage, according to a report from the Norwegian Maritime Authority. The Authority has found an indentation of four metres long and several holes in the ship’s ballast tanks....
by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 22, 2021 | News
Damen Shipyards has announced a restructuring of its repair yards Damen Verolme Rotterdam and Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam. According to trade union CNV Vakmensen director Corina Hensen, 125 jobs will be lost with most redundancies affecting office staff. The...
