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De Hoop delivers SBBA
Rotterdam, 13/01/2012 – At 13:00 PM today De Hoop has delivered the 60 person Single Block Barge Accommodation (SBBA) to Global Marine Systems. The SBBA was installed by De Hoop on the semi-submersible seagoing barge formarly known as Smit Anambas. Last week Global Marine has acquired this 130 meter barge and it was renamed ‘Cable Enterprise’. The barge will now be towed to the Tyneside yard in the U.K. where the caroussel and other cable lay equipment shall be installed.
Algarve Cruiser
This cruise vessel is designed for coastal areas as well as inland water and is currently under construction at Scheepswerf De Hoop. For more information please contact us.
Vissolela
The multi purpose supplier ‘Vissolela’ (yard number 393) has been delivered on June 30th 2004 in Rotterdam. The vessel has already started her activities in the oil fields of Angola, Africa.
Special lift for Global Marine Systems
Rotterdam 20/12/2011 – Over the last few months De Hoop has designed and build a 60 person / 4-deck SBBA (Single Block Barge Accomodation) for Global Marine Systems. Today a special lift-operation was performed in the Rotterdam harbour as the almost 500 ton weighing SBBA for Global Marine was lifted on the pontoon ‘Smit Anambas’. The operation was performed in close cooperation with Dutch firm ‘Mammoet’ and went succesful. The placement of this fully self supporting accomodation block is part of the conversion of the Smit Anambas into a cale lay vessel for the North Sea. Various components will be installed by De Hoop in Rotterdam,the rest will be installed in the UK in Januari.
Caballo Xanthus underway to Mexico
North Sea, 15/12/2011 – Last week Shipyard De Hoop has delivered the vessel Caballo Xanthus. This 3rd supplier of the De Hoop’s ‘KISS-design’ is now on its way to Mexico. Upon arrival the final components of a so called ‘mud-plant’ shall be installed and hereafter te vessel shall commence her contract in the Mexican Gulf.
De Hoop launches 135 meter River Discovery II
Tolkamer, 14/12/2011 – Today at 11:00 AM Shipyard De Hoop Lobith has launched the 135 meter river cruise vessel “River Discovery II”. This vessel is the first of a serie of three 135m vessels which have been ordered by Vantage Travel from Boston. Furthermore Vantage has a 110 meter vessel on order. The delivery of the River Discovery II (yardnumber 444) scheduled for next season. Link to film of the launch:
https://youtu.be/77ki3F6Garw
Shipyard De Hoop raises flag for new order
Tolkamer, 13/12/2011 – Shipyard De Hoop raises the flag for a new order. Their client Lueftner Cruises has ordered the 10th river cruise vessel (110 meter) from De Hoop. This is a special occasion as the total length of ships ordered by Lueftner now passes the kilometer-milestone. During this long relationship between De Hoop and Lueftner Reisen a successfull cruising concept has been developed. The new vessel will have a quite a few new design-features and with this shall be tailored to tomorrows demands in the cruising market.
De Hoop Foxhol launches Caballo Genitor
Foxhol, 26/11/2011 – At 10 AM this morning, De Hoop Foxhol launched the 4th KISS supplier, the Caballo Galiceno. The vessel, which is build under yard number 433 is planned for delivery in February next year.
SBBA for Global Marine being assembled
Tolkamer, 18/10/2011 – The assembly for the Single Block Barge Accomodation (SBBA) for Global Marine is in full swing at De Hoop Lobith. The block will be transported to Rotterdam in december where it will be fitted on the barge Smit Anambas, which is being converted into a cable lay barge.
Caballo Xanthus launched
Tolkamer, 17/10/2011 – at 9:00 AM today, the 67 meter platform supply vessel Caballo Xanthus was launched. This vessel, our yardnumber 432, is the 3th vessel De Hoop launches of the new KISS design. The vessel is being build for Oceanografia SA. de CV.
