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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. |
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Racing team 'Shipyard De Hoop' in preparation for Amstel Gold Race Tolkamer 9/1/2012 - The racing cyclists of Shipyard De Hoop are in (heavy) training for the Amstel Gold Race. This newly formed team of twenty enthousiastic racers constists mostly of employees of De Hoop. Furthermore employees of subcontractor and other relations are added to this group. The Amstel Gold Race is known as Holland's toughest race and the people of De Hoop's team shall cycle the 150 kilometer version. We wish them good luck with the preparation. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged picture of our team. |
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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. |
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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. |
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De Hoop Lobith 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: http://youtu.be/77ki3F6Garw |
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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 successful 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. |
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Lead Engineer Ship Construction & Lead Engineer Ship Design Als Lead Engineer Ship Construction adviseert u over organisatorische en technische mogelijkheden en draagt u hiervoor ook oplossingen aan. Als Lead Engineer Ship Design adviseert u enerzijds over design en indelingsideen en anderzijds over technische mogelijkheden en draagt u hiervoor ook oplossingen aan. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Caballo Galiceno departs for Mexico Harlingen, 16/09/2011 - Today at 14:30 PM the Caballo Galiceno (yardnumber 435) has departed with destination Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. With this De Hoop has delivered the second KISS supplier to Oceanografia. The next one (Caballo Xanthus) is under construction at our Lobith yard and scheduled for the end of this year. |
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Caballo Xanthus well on its way Tolkamer, 06/09/2011 - The vessel Caballo Xanthus, our yard number 432, is well on its way. This platform supply vessel of the KISS design is fully assembled on the slipway and currently being prepared for the launching wich will take place in about 4 or 5 weeks. |
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Don Daniel departs for Mexico Rotterdam, 4/09/2011 - The 105 meter diving support vessel Don Daniel, De Hoop's yardnumber 429 has departed for Mexico. After the works finished at Shipdock Amsterdam, the vessel sailed to Schiedam where she picked up the 300 tons Huisman crane which was fitted in one and a half day. Upon arrival in Mexico the vessel shall start her first 5 year contract for the Mexican oil company Pemex. |
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Don Daniel starts seatrials Rotterdam, 22/08/2011 - With the giant seahorse painted on the side the Don Daniel got quite some attention during her sail from IJsselmonde to the Europoort yesterday. Today this 105 meter Diving Support Vessel has started her seatrial programm. After this the vessel shall sail to Amsterdam where some final works shall be done whereafter the vessel shall be delivered. |
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Caballo Galiceno out of dock Harlingen, 19/08/2011 - The Caballo Galiceno, our yard number 435, has re-entered the water after her new sponsoons have been fitted. This special job has been completed with the assistance of Pars Navis and Shipdock Harlingen and with this the deadweight of the vessel is now upgraded to over 2500 tons. Furthermore the DP I system was upgraded to DP II with the help of Alphatron, Eekels and several other companies. The vessel shall now start her new commissioning and official seatrials shall be done thereafter. |
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Don Daniel arrives in Rotterdam Rotterdam, 13/08/2011 -Yesterday, Saturday the 12th August, the 105 meter Diving Support Vessel "Don Daniel" arrived at De Hoop's fitting out quay in Rotterdam. Today the wheelhouse, funnel/boomrest and lifeboats where lifted on again. These items where taken off so the vessel could pass the bridges from Lobith to Rotterdam. |
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Don Alfonso leaves for Mexico Harlingen, 20/07/2011 - The Don Alfonso, our yard number 434, has left for Mexico. Upon arrival the vessel will start her works for the Mexican national oilcompany Pemex. |
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Engineering contract from Topaz Marine Tolkamer, 19/07/2011 - Shipyard De Hoop has this week received an engineering contract for the conversion of the Team Oman. This cable layer, formerly known as the Seaspider was build at De Hoop under yard number 373 in 1999 and has since several years been owned by Topaz Marine with their headoffice based in Dubai. For a job in the North Sea, the vessel will undergo various changes such as the installation of extra bow thrusters, cranes, etc. De Hoop shall initially provide the conceptual engineering for this. |
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De Hoop Foxhol launches Caballo Galiceno Foxhol, 9/7/2011 - Today at 10 AM the vessel with yardnumber 435, Caballo Galiceno (formerly known as Don Alfonso) was launched at our Foxhol yard. In the next weeks the vessel will be finished and will be transported to Harlingen where the sponsoons will be fitted. |
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New order - SBBA for Global Marine Systems Tolkamer, 08/07/2011 - The United Kingdom based cable lay company Global Marine Systems has ordered a Single Block Accomocation Barge (SBBA) for 60 persons. This special accomodation block will be completely self sustaining with its own generators, watermakers, etc. The four deck accomodation will contain offices, galley, dayroom, messroom and people will be accomodated in single and two person cabins. The delivery is scheduled for Januari on which the block will be placed on the barge Smit Anambas, which is being converted into a cabla lay vessel. |
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Yardnumber 444 started Tolkamer, 30/06/2011 - With the placement of the first 4 sections on our slipway in Lobith-Tolkamer the assembly has started of the first 135 meter cruise vessel for our client Vantage Travel. This luxury cruise vessel is the first in a serie of 3 135 meter cruise vessels which shall be delivered in one in 2012, one in 2013 and one in 2014. Additionally, our de Hoop shall also deliver a 110 meter luxury cruise vessel in 2013. |
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Second KISS about to be launched. Foxhol, 28/06/2011 - The second KISS supplier, Caballo Galiceno (our yard number 435) is well on its way. The vessel is planned to be launched on Saturday 9th July. |
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Special upgrades for YN 434/YN 435 Harlingen, 21/06/2011 - Shipyard De Hoop has received a special variation order for two of their newbuild vessels. This is due to a new large contract which their client have recently secured for these vessels. First of all the names where changed vice versa, which means that yardnumber 434 is now called Don Alfonso (formerly known as Caballo Galiceno) and YN 435 is called Caballo Galiceno (formerly known as Don Alfonso). Furthermore, both vessels shall be upgraded to DPII and with the fitting of tailor made sponsoons the deadweight shall be upgraded to 2450 tons. The Don Alfonso is already in dock at Shipdock Harlingen to undergo these changes and additions. It is expected that the same changes shall be ordered for two KISS suppliers YN 432 Caballo Xanthus and 433 Caballo Genitor. Please look at the PDF file for a picture of the Don Alfonso at its initial trials. |
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World strongest men visit Lobith-Tolkamer Saturday, 18/06/2011 - On this rainy Saturday, the half finale of the Strongmen Competition was held in Lobith-Tolkamer. The yard, as one of the key-sponsors, developed some special anchors which the world strongest men had to tow accross the quay. This half finale shall be broadcasted on television by RTL 7 and Eurosport in September. Please look at the PDF file for some more strongmen. A short story can be seen on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG6ArgwZuXs |
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De Hoop delivers RheinFantasie Koln, 01/5/2010 - Today Shipyard De Hoop has delivered the 85 meter eventship / daypassenger vessel RheinFantasie, our yard number 442. This vessel, with capacity for max. 1000 passengers is now ready to commence her christening ceremony on Thursday and the yearly "Rhein in Flammen" event, which starts this Saturday in Bonn. Please look at the PFD file for an article on this vessel. |
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Amadeus Brilliant delivered Tolkamer, 27/04/2011 - Today was a special event as Amadeus Brilliant was delivered, christened and started her maiden trip with guests in the same day. Crew, invited guests, first passengers and shipyard personell all whitnessed the christening of this 9th vessel for Lueftner Reisen. In her speach, the godmother mrs. Corina Lueftner especially thanked the shipyard personell, subcontractors and suppliers for the beautifull endresult. After the celebrations the vessel took of at about 16:00 hour for her first official voyage. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged photo. |
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Yardnumber 434 launched in Foxhol Foxhol, 22/04/2011 - Today, at 10 AM the platform supply vessel with yardnumber 434 (Caballo Galiceno) was launched at our yard in Foxhol. With an enormous seahorse painted on the side, this first supplier of De Hoop's KISS design attracted many spectators. A film of the launch ca be seen on 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uRVyjQ0dSo'. |
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Amadeus Brilliant performs on trials Tolkamer, 21/04/2011 - These are busy times for De Hoop, the Amadeus Brilliant is the second vessel performing its trials this week. The Amadeus Brilliant did well, in just over 4 hours all test where passed sucessfully. |
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RheinFantasie completes trials Tolkamer, 19/04/2011 - Today the newbuild RheinFantasie for german shipowner KD has sucessfully completed her seatrials. This 85 x 13.5 meter vessel is designed and build to accomodate groups up to a thousand people. For an enlarged photo, please look at the PDF file. |
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Large crane renovation at De Hoop Lobith Tolkamer, 08/04/2011 - It is an unusual sight, for the first time in 54 years the large boom of one of the three main shipbuilding cranes of De Hoop Lobith is lifted of for a major overhaul. This lift is part of a complete crane renovation programm whereby the crane structures are renovated and key equipment and rails are renewed. The project is planned to be finished in July this year. Please look at the PDF file for a large photo. |
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Shipyard De Hoop raises flag for large new order Lobith, 30/03/2011 - Shipyard De Hoop has raised the flag for a large new order. Vantage Deluxe Travel from Boston has effectuated the order for 4 river cruise vessels. Three vessels will be of a brand new 135 design and one vessel will be of a new 110 meter design. The luxury cruise vessels are scheduled to be delivered one in 2012, two in 2013 and one in 2014. |
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Launching of RheinFantasie Tolkamer, 27/03/2011 - At 13:00 pm today, the special event ship Rhein Fantasie was launched at our yard in Tolkamer. This 85 meter ship, our yardnumber 442, is designed for maximum 1000 persons, it is the smaller (monohull) sister of the (catamaran)RheinEnergie that Shipyard De Hoop has build in 2004. |
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Shipyard De Hoop delivers the S.S. Antoinette Tolkamer, 26/03/2011 - Shipyard De Hoop has delivered the S.S. Antoinette. With many innovations and a special interior this vessel is something we can be proud of. Please click at the PDF file or an enlarged photo. |
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NB 434 on the slipway Foxhol, 21/03/2011 - The first KISS design supplier, 434 Caballo Galiceno, is being assembled on the on the slipway at Shipyard De Hoop Foxhol. The shape of the hull is really starting to be visible. |
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S.S. Antoinette starts trials Tolkamer, 5/3/2010 - At 13:00 PM the vessel S.S. Antoinette, our yard number 441, started her first river trials in the vicinity of our yard in Lobith. |
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YN 442 " RheinFantasie" under construction Tolkamer 13/02/2011 - The construction of the special event-ship " RheinFantasie" is now in full swing. At this moment, more than 50% of all the sections are assembled on the slipway in Lobith-Tolkamer. This special daypassenger vessel is developed for groups up to 1000 people and the innovative design is already getting quite some attention in the media. The construction period is tight as the vessel is already booked for jobs in the second quarter of this year. During this it shall sail the waterways of Germany with on board dinner shows and other events. These are busy times the Lobith yard. Besides the RheinFantasie, the two luxury cruise vessels S.S. Antoinette and the Amadeus Brilliant, as well as DSV Don Daniel are the final stages of their construction. |
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First KISS supplier coming out Foxhol, 20/01/2011 - The hull for the offshore supply vessel vessel 'Caballo Galiceno' has been transported outside our shipbuilding hall. This is a special occasion as this vessel is the first of a series of four with a complete new design. The so called 'KISS' design stands for a high tech next generation supply vessel. The vessel is designed to compete today's cost effective markets. Please look at the PDF file for some more information. The Caballo Galiceno shall be delivered later this year. |
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De Hoop Lobith launches 105 meter DSV Don Daniel Tolkamer, 10/01/2011 - Today at exactly 15:00 pm the 105 meter diving support vessel Don Daniel was launched at the yard in Tolkamer. This was done during a very high water-level in the Rhine river, resulting in a smooth launch. The vessel is now at the fitting out quay at the yard where it shall be finished further. For a video of the launch, go to; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ6jBhu9drc |
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De Hoop Lobith launches S.S. Antoinette Tolkamer, 30/12/2010 - At 15:00 hours today, Shipyard De Hoop Lobith has launched the 135 meter luxury cruise vessel S.S. Antoinette (yard number 441). The vessel is under construction for client Uniworld and shall be finished in the fitting out harbour in Tolkamer. For a video of the launch, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eZePq6Mnh8 |
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Keel laid for daypassenger vessel Yardnumber 442 Lobith, 29/12/2010 - Today the keel is laid for the new designed day passenger vessel which Shipyard De Hoop is building for German shipowner KD. This special vessel with 1000 person capacity vessel is planned for delivery second quarter next year. |
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Hull for Amadeus Brilliant transported to Lobith Foxhol, 19/12/10 - The hull for Amadeus Brilliant has departed the Foxhol yard. This special transport is now heading (through the ice) to our Lobith yard where the vessel shall be outfited and finished. This will take place alongside the outfitting of the 135 meter S.S. Antoinette. |
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De Hoop Foxhol launches Amadeus Brilliant Foxhol, 18/12/2010 - At 10 AM this morning Shipyard De Hoop Foxhol has launched the hull of the 110 meter river cruise vessel Amadeus Brilliant. This was exactly as per original planning. The vessel, build under hull number 443 is the 9th Amadeus vessel that De Hoop is building for client Luefner Reisen. The hull shall now be transported to the Lobith yard for the outfitting and finishing. Please look at the attached PDF file for an enlarged picture. A video of the launch can be found on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYFVbgm_T68 |
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Two special hulls under construction in Lobith Tolkamer, 1/12/2010 - On a snowy slipway in Lobith-Tolkamer, two special hulls are nearing readiness to be launched. On the back, 105 meter hull 'Don Daniel' is the 3rd Diving Support Vessel with 250 persons accomodation for Oceanografia. The 135 meter hull on the front is for the 'River Antoinette', a very luxury inland cruise vessel. The launch of the River Antoinette (for client Uniworld) is planned before the end of this year. In the meantime the yard is building sections for the newbuild daypassenger vessel for KD which will be assembled on a third slipway. |
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Hull for Amadeus Brilliant on slipway Foxhol, 22/11/10 - The 110 meter hull for the vessel Amadeus Brilliant is being fitted out on the slipway at our yard in Foxhol. The vessel is on planning to be launched in December. |
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Caballo Siete Leguas departs to Mexico Delfzijl 25/10/2010 - Today, at 21:00 hour, the Offshore Supply Vessel "Caballo Siete Leguas" (our yard number 431) has departed the Delfzijl harbour to do her maiden-voyage to Mexico. On its arrival in the Mexican Gulf the vessel shall start her works for PEMEX, the Mexican national oil company. Please look at the PDF file for technical details of this vessel. |
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Amadeus Brilliant making progress Foxhol, 23/09/2010 - The hull for yardnumber 443 (the Amadeus Brilliant) is making good progress. The partially assembled hull has been moved outside at the Foxhol yard to make space for the next blocks. All section-blocks are now in full production. The complete hull is scheduled to be launched around the end of this year. |
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Yardnumber 429 making progress Tolkamer, 19/07/2010 - De Hoop's yardnumber 429, the third Diving Support Vessel of the latest 105 x 24 meter design (sister vessel of Don Amado and Amado Daniel) is currently in its assembly stages on our yard in Lobith-Tolkamer. The vessel is scheduled for launching at the end of this year. For some more information, please look at the PDF file. |
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De Hoop delivers 440 pax. Rossini Tolkamer, 19/07/2010 - Shipyard De Hoop has delivered Wagenborg's largest LQB (living quarter barge) so far. The 135 meter "Rossini" is designed to accomodate 440 people in 4 person cabins. The vessel shall depart from the yard today. For the full story on accomodation vessels for Wagenborg, please look at the PDF file. |
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Keel for "Amadeus Brilliant' laid in Foxhol Foxhol, 12/07/2010 - With the placement of the first section block the keel has been laid for yardnumber 443 the 'Amadeus Brilliant'. This 110 x 11,4 meter river cruise vessel is the 9th vessel Shipyard De Hoop builds for Lueftner Reisen. This time it shall occupy both our yards as hull shall be build at De Hoop Foxhol and fitting out and finishing shall be done by De Hoop Lobith. |
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Amado Daniel leaves for Mexico Rotterdam 6/7/2010 - At 19:00 pm the 105 meter diving support vessel "Amado Daniel" has departed to Mexico. Upon arrival the vessel shall, together with her sister vessel Don Amado commence in a new contract for the Mexican state oilcompany Pemex. Please look at the PDF file for some more technical information on the vessel. |
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Keel laid for River Antoinette Tolkamer, 1/7/2010 - Today the keel was laid for the luxury and innovative 135 meter river cruise vessel. The River Antoinette is build as yard number 441 at shipyard De Hoop Lobith. This complete new vessel is designed to set a new standard. The keellaying ceremony was performed on a beautiful sunny day and we hope this shall reflect in the endresult. |
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Yardnumber 431 finishes seatrials in record time Delfzijl, 9/6/2010 - In a record time of less than two days the next generation PSV "Caballo Siete Leguas" has finished her seatrials. The vessel shall now be prepaired for her delivery and trip to Mexico/Cuidad del Carmen. |
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De Hoop designed Noordhoek Constructor finishes seatrials North Sea 8/6/2010 - Shipowner Noordhoek Offshore and financer Hanzevast Shipping proudly anounce that the vessel Noordhoek Constructor has successfully completed her seatrials. The vessel Noordhoek constructor was designed and engineered by De Hoop, build at Niigata Shipyard in Japan and De Hoop has delivered the majority of all components and installations. Both yards, and clients, look back at a succesful interfirm cooperation and De Hoop is proud of the result. |
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De Hoop raises KD flag for new order Tolkamer, 7/6/2010 - The german cruising company Koln Dusseldorfer Rheinschiffahrt AG (KD) has ordered a 1000 pax. event and day-passenger vessel from De Hoop. With this KD has again shown her trust in Shipyard De Hoop, the company has been a returning customer for many years. After the delivery of the spectacular catamaran Rheinenergie in 2004, De Hoop this time has again made a complete new design. The vessel is scheduled for delivery second quarter next year. Please look a the PDF file for an impression of the vessel. |
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Caballo Siete Leguas ready for seatrials Foxhol, 02/06/2010 - Today at approximately 13:00 hr, the newbuild Platform Supply Vessel "Caballo Siete Leguas" has left the Foxhol yard. This next generation diesel electric platform supply vessel, build for Oceanografia SA, de CV shall commence her seatrials next week. Please look at the pdf file for some more photo's. |
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Steelcutting for yardnumber 441 started. Tolkamer, 1/6/2010 - With the start of the steelcutting for yardnumber 441, De Hoop has started the production for Uniworld / Global River Cruises. The luxury 135 meter river cruise vessel is scheduled for delivery for the season of next year. |
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De Hoop Foxhol starts steelcutting for new Amadeus Tolkamer 20/05/2010 - Almost directly after taking delivery of the Amadeus Elegant, client Lueftner Reisen has placed a new order. The newbuild vessel (yard number 443) is scheduled for the season of 2011 and shall be called Amadeus Brilliant. The design shall be similar to sister vessels Amadeus Elegant (2010) and Amadeus Diamond(2009), and shall be the third design with the new folding nose concept. The hull of the vessel shall be build at De Hoop Foxhol where the steelcutting started today. |
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Amadeus Elegant delivered Tolkamer, 26-04-2010 - De Hoop Lobith has today delivered the new cruisevessel Amadeus Elegant. This was celebrated by christening the vessel and doing her first maidentrip. |
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Foxhol launches Caballo Siete Leguas Foxhol, 10/04/2010 - At exactly 10:30, our yard in Foxhol has launched our yardnumber 431, a 67 meter supplier called "Caballo Siete Leguas". This vessel is a sister vessel of the earlier delivered Caballo as de Oros and is scheduled for delivery in June. The launch went perfectly parallel and was whitnessed by hundreds of people who came to watch it. Please take a look at the PDF file for an enlarged picture. |
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440 pob Wagenborg vessel on its way Tolkamer, 6/4/2010 - The project for building the 440 persons offshore accomodation barge "Rossini" is well on its way. The first 8 modules are being fitted out on the yard, the decks are being fitted in the hull and also the new aftschip is nearing completion. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in June. |
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Amadeus Elegant on trials Tolkamer 2/4/2010 - At exactly 14:00 pm the latest newbuild 110 meter river cruise vessel has left the fitting out quay for her first trip. This for the official trials. Amadeus Elegant is the 8th vessel that De Hoop builds for Lueftner Reisen. The vessel shall be delivered later this month. |
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De Hoop Foxhol delivers Pathfinder Harlingen, 29/03/2010 - Today Shipyard De Hoop has delivered the vessel Noordhoek Pathfinder to her client Hanzevast Shipping. Hanzevast in return has delivered the vessel (for charter) to Dutch Shipowner Noordhoek. In the next few days the survey equipment shall be fitted and then the vessel shall commence her first contract. |
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Noordhoek Pathfinder departs from yard Foxhol, 12/3/2010 - The vessel Noordhoek Pathfinder (newbuild number 438) has today left our yard in Foxhol. Next week she will commence her trial program starting from the Delfzijl harbour. |
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Launch of Amadeus Elegant Tolkamer, 1/3/2010 - Today the 110 meter river cruise vessel Amadeus Elegant was sucessfully launched from the newly created slipway in Tolkamer. The sunny weather really coplemented this day and due to the high water level on the river, the launch of the vessel was very "elegant". |
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Again new order for De Hoop Tolkamer, 19/2/2010 - For the second time this week De Hoop is proudly announcing a new order. Luxury cruising company "Uniworld" has ordered a five star river cruise vessel (135x11.40) with a new design and some special features. The vessel is planned for delivery next year. More information on "Uniworld" can be found on www.uniworld.com. |
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De Hoop scores new order Tolkamer, 15/02/2010 - Shipyard De Hoop is proud to announce a new order from shipowner Royal Wagenborg. This time the yard shall build a 135 meter, three layer, 440 persons accomodation barge with ice class 1B. The barge is scheduled for delivery later this year. |
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Amado Daniel departs from yard Tolkamer, 22/01/2010 - This morning, at 4:00 AM the 105 meter diving support vessel "Amado Daniel" has left the yard in Tolkamer to go to Rotterdam. As many larger ships build on this yard, it was this time also necessary to take of the wheelhouse so the vessel would be able to pass the bridges. The vessel now goes to our fitting out quay in Rotterdam where it will undergo the final stages of the build, before going to seatrials. |
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Caballo Siete Leguas outside Foxhol, 10/01/2010 - The 67 meter PSV named Caballo Siete Leguas, our yardnumber 431, has been moved outside. The complete hull (all sections) is on the slipway where the final assembly of the vessel is taking place, making it ready for launching. |
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Amadeus Elegant under construction Tolkamer, 29/12/2009 - The section block assembly of the 110 meter river cruise vessel Amadeus Elegant is well on its way. All but the last section blocks are assembled on the slibway in Tolkamer. This 8th vessel for Lueftner Reisen is scheduled for launching in Februari next year. For some further information on this vessel, please look at http://www.lueftner-cruises.com/xxl/en/flotte/_id/1190385/index.html |
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De Hoop Lobith launches yardnumber 425 "Amado Daniel" Lobith 9/11/2009 - On this Monday, the 105 x 24 meter Diving Support Vessel "Amado Daniel" was launched successfully. The vessel is now in our fitting out harbour for the further outfitting and installations. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged photo. |
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De Hoop Foxhol launches Noordhoek Pathfinder Foxhol 7/11/2009 - This Saturday the vessel Noordhoek Pathfinder was first christened and then launched at exactly 11 AM at our yard in Foxhol. The ceremony was celebrated by all related companies to this project and also to the project "Noordhoek Constructor": Noordhoek Offshore, Hanzevast Shipping, Seatec, Shipyard De Hoop, Niigata Shipyards. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged photo. |
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Noordhoek Pathfinder ready for launching Foxhol 2/11/2009 - The 60 meter vessel "Noordhoek Pathfinder" shall be launched this Saturday (7/11/2009), 11 AM at our yard in Foxhol. On this day, the yard shall partially be open for all people who are interested to watch the launch. |
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Keel laid for river cruise vessel 'Amadeus Elegant' Tolkamer 15/10/2009 - With the keellaying for yardnumber 439, the Amadeus Elegant, the build has started for yet another vessel at Shipyard De Hoop Lobith. The Amadeus Elegant is the 8th vessel De Hoop is building for Lueftner Reisen. Please look at the PDF file to see an enlarged photo of the two owners Mrs. and Mr. Lueftner on the first section block of their new vessel. |
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Caballo As De Oros on seatrials Delfzijl, 12/10/2009 - After being transported from the yard (Foxhol) to Delfzijl last Friday, the vessel 'Caballo As De Oros' today had her first day out. The seatrials are expected to be finalized this week and after this the vessel will be ready for delivery and departure to the Mexican waters. Please look at the PDF file for some more photos. |
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VERDI delivered Tolkamer, 09/10/2009 - Today, exactly 4 months after signing contract, the newbuild Accomodation Vessel VERDI has been delivered. The vessel is build for ROBORG (Wagenborg) and is intended to depart for Kazachstan after the weekend. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged picture. |
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Busy times in Foxhol Foxhol 8/10/2009 - These are busy times at our yard in Foxhol. Currenly the yard is working on five different vessels! The platform supply vessel with yardnumber 430 is about to leave for her seatrials. All other vessels are in various stages of production. With five newbuilds under construction the yard sets a new record. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged photo. |
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Noordhoek Pathfinder assembled Foxhol, 29/09/2009 - During the last few days the last sections of the Noordhoek Pathfinder where placed at the De Hoop Foxhol. The vessel is really getting shape now and planning is well on time. Currenty the Foxhol yard is very busy as the organisation works on five different projects simultaniously. Please look at the PDF file for more photos of the assembly. |
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Noordhoek Constructor succesfully launched Niigata 07/08/2009 - To day The Noordhoek Constructor is successfully launched at Niigata shipyard in Japan. Please look at the PDF file for the photos. |
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New shipbuilding contract for De Hoop Tolkamer 24/07/2009 - De Hoop proudly announces that her client Lueftner Reisen has again ordered a newbuild River Cruise Vessel from De Hoop. The 110 meter vessel is the 8th order from Lueftner Reisen. Earlier this year the Amadeus Diamond was delivered and the new concept now proofs to be successfull. The new vessel shall be build under yardnumber 439 and is scheduled for delivery in 2010. |
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Second conversion for Wagenborg/Chevalier Floatels delivered Tolkamer 16/07/2009 - The second conversion after Debussy, the converted 110 meter "Ravel", was delevered today. This time the conversion included a full 'winterization' of the vessel. With this the vessel is suitable for the harsh conditions of the northern region of the Caspian Sea, where temperatures can drop to minus 40 degrees. The works included extra facilities and systems an ice-belt all around which makes the hull "ice-class 1B". |
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DSV Niiagata yard in full production Niigata, 06/07/2009 - A 70 meter Diving Support Vessel is currently in full production on the Niigata shipyard in Japan. The vessel is being build for Dutch shipowner Hanzevast and has been engineered by De Hoop. Furthermore, De Hoop has supplied most equipment for this hi-tech vessel. Niigata shipyard (a subsidairy of the large Mitsui corporation) has a good reputation in the build of all kind of vessels. The interfirm cooperation with De Hoop started on this project when Noordhoek Offshore did an enquiry for a newbuild DSV with De Hoop. Due to a full orderbook, De Hoop has come to an agreement with Hanzevast and Niigata to build this vessel in Japan. The vessel called "Noordhoek Constructor" is ordered by Hanzevast Shipping and shall be chartered out to Noordhoek Offshore for works in the North Sea. Please look at the PDF file for further information. |
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Caballo as de Oros succesfully launched Foxhol, 27/06/2009 - Today at 10 AM the latest newbuild at De Hoop Foxhol has been succesfully launched. This 67 meter Platform Supply Vessel with yard number 430 - Caballo as de Oros - is build for Oceanografia SA, de CV. It is the first of a series of 2 similar vessels. The vessel is planned for delivery later this year and shall, upon arrival in Mexico, start working for Pemex. |
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Second 105 mtr. DSV well on its way. Tolkamer 18/6/2009 - Yardnumber 425, the second diving support vessel in a series of three for client Oceanografia, is currently well on its way. The first vessel of this completely new design (Yardnumber 424 - Don Amado) has been succesful so far. Please look at the PDF file for more information. |
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New KISS design for a PSV Tolkamer 15/6/2009 - Shipyard De Hoop has, over the last half year, developed a completely new design for a 67 meter platform supply vessel. The "KISS" design is De Hoop's answer to the developments in recent years whereby more and more expensive vessels where delevoped for in fact the simple tasks which most supply vessels do. The KISS design goes more back to the basics, but using modern techniques it shall outperform most in this class. The developed hull shape has a 20% lower wave resistance (so it can do the same with less power and fuel costs) and has 30% more tank capacity than its nearest competitors. Currently De Hoop has several requests for such vessels and also the vessels 432, 433, 434 and 435 (on order by Oceanografia) shall be build according this design. Please look at the pfd file for more information. |
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3rd Conversion contracted Tolkamer 12/6/2009 - De Hoop has contracted a third conversion from an inland hull to an accomodation barge. This order is also placed by Roborg BV, an interfirm cooperation between Wagenborg and Chevalier Floatels. Again this is a special project as conversion of an empty newbuild hull for an inland container vessel, converted into a 320 person accomodation vessel, has to be delivered in less than 16 weeks from now. For this project, De Hoop has also a cooperation with "Holland Shipyards", where a sistervessel is ordered by Roborg BV for the same delivery time. |
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Amadeus Diamond at work Budapest 11/6/2009 - The recently delivered vessel Amadeus Diamond, has already got her first few trips behind her. She is performing very well. To sea her at work, have a look at the photo behind the PDF file. |
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Yardnumber 430 - Caballo as de Oros ready for launching Foxhol 30/5/2009 - The 67 meter platform supply vessel 'Caballo as de Oros' is now completely assembled. De Hoop Foxhol is currently also building a sister- vessel of this PSV and thereafter, a series of four new designs is planned. All six vessels are build for Mexican shipowner Oceanografia. Currently the 'Caballo as de Oros' is ready for launching. |
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Converted Accomodation Barge delivered Tolkamer 12/5/2009 - Exactly 11 weeks after the order, De Hoop has delivered the former vessel "Debussy", fully converted to a 290 pax. accomodation barge. The vessel "Ravel" has in the mean time some extra works. This vessel shall be winterized as well, which means also an "ice belt" shall be installed around the full length of the vessel. |
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Conversion of two River Cruise Vessels Tolkamer 29/4/2009 - During the last few weeks De Hoop Lobith has started works for the clients Wagenborg and Chevalier Floatels, who have ordered a complete conversion of two River Cruise Vessels. The cruisers will be transformed into accomodation vessels for Kazachstan (Caspian Sea) where they shall accomodate 290 persons eacht. These 110 meter vessels, formerly known as 'Debussy' and 'Ravel' where originally build by De Hoop in 2000 and 2001. Besides a complete internal refit, the conversions includes a topdeck full of containerized for extra installations as genset, watermaker, laundry, incinerator, etc. |
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Amadeus Diamond delivered Foxhol 24/3/2009 - Today, De Hoop has delivered the Amadeus Diamond. This 110 meter River Cruise Vessel is the 7th vessel ordered by Lueftner Reisen. This time the innovative item is the foldable nose-section. Furthermore the vessel is build to the usual high standard. Also please see the attatched PDF file. |
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Coming out of the Caballo as de Oros Foxhol 21/3/2009 - The build of River Cruise Vessel yardnumber 428 is still on the go, but next vessel, Caballo as de Oros is coming out of the shipbuilding hall. The assembly is well on its way. |
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105 meter DSV Don Amado delivered Rotterdam 24/12/2008 - The vessel Don Amado has departed for Mexico. This special vessel with its 300 tons Liebherr crane and accomodation for 250 people shall be used by client Oceanografia to work for PEMEX. Please see the attatched PDF-file for further information. |
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Foxhol launches the Amadeus Diamond Foxhol 13-12-2008 - With the launch of the Amadeus Diamond, De Hoop Foxhol has build her second vessel since the takeover last year. The vessel is on schedule for delivery in March next year. |
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Hanzevast Shipping contracts Offshore Support Vessel from De Hoop Tolkamer 14/10/2008 - Financer 'Hanzevast Shipping' has ordered a 60 meter offshore support vessel, who they in return shall charter out to Dutch shipowner Noordhoek. The vessel is designed for operations in the North Sea and is planned for delivery in May 2010. |
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Delivery of yardnumber 423, the Caballo Criollo Rotterdam 8/7/2008 - The delivery of the 60 meter offshore support vessel "Caballo Criollo" was spectated by quite a few people as the flagging ceremony was conducted by the Mexican ambassador. The vessel is now on her way to Mexico and shall start working for PEMEX upon arrival. |
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De Hoop wins an engineering order for Niigata Shipyard Tolkamer 7/3/2008 - Niigata has awarded De Hoop with an engineering assignment for a 77 meter Diving Support Vessel. This vessel, in its return, is build for Dutch shipowner Hanzevast Shipping, who shall charter the vessel to Noordhoek Offshore. Besides the engineering De Hoop shall also deliver most of the large components and installations to this Japanese Shipyard. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2009. |
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Launching of the Caballo Lusitano Foxhol 31/5/2008 - Today the launching ceremony took place of the first vessel build at De Hoop Foxhol BV since the takeover august last year. Yardnumber 426, the 60 meter platform supply vessel 'Caballo Lusitano' is well on schedule and to see such a vessel at the Windschoterdiep is a very refreshing sight as yards in this area mostly build dry bulk carriers and container vessels. |
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Oceanografia orders six PSV's from De Hoop Tolkamer 19/2/2008 - The Mexican offshore contractor Oceanografia SA, de CV has placed an order for six platform supply vessels. The vessels shall be a 6 meter longer sister vessel of yard number 426, the Caballo Lusitano. The two first vessels, yardnumbers 430 and 431 shall be executed as a normal PSV and the 4 other vessels (yard numbers 432/433/434/435) shall be executed with an additional mudplant on deck. The last vessel is sheduled for delivery in 2012. |
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De Hoop contracts 3rd Diving Support Vessel Tolkamer 26/1/2008 - Shipyard De Hoop has won the third order for a 105 x 24 meter Diving Support Vessel, similar to the yardnumbers 424 and 425, from client Oceanografia SA, de CV. The vessel is scheduled for delivery end 2010. |
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Bourbon Trieste Launched Tolkamer, 3th June 2007 - Today yard number 422, the Multi Purpose Offshore Service Vessel (MPSV) Bourbon Trieste was succesfully launched. Another milestone in this newbuild programm has been reached. |
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De Hoop gets engineering assignment De Hoop has won an engineering assignment for a SEMI Submersible suitable for maintenance and construction work and capable to facilitate accomodation for 450 people. |
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Yn 422 Almost ready for launch Tolkamer 30/5/2007 - The build program of the vessel "Bourbon Trieste" well on its way and is nearing the stage "ready for launch". Already the Lobith yard has progressed on the sections for the next vessel, YN 423. These are busy times in shipbuilding. |
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Takeover of Foxhol yard April 2007 - De Hoop and Volharding Shipyards have reached a final agreement concerning the takeover the yard in Foxhol. The said yard is a welcome addition and enables De Hoop to boost capacity for shipbuilding in the Netherlands. From the 6th August 2007 onwards Scheepswerf De Hoop Foxhol BV shall start production at this location in Groningen, The Netherlands. (look at the PDF file for an enlarged photo) |
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New Orders April 23, 2007 - Today, De Hoop has hoisted two more flags, which means the orders for Yard number 425 (a sister vessel of YN 424, a 105 mtr. DSV) and Yard Number 426 (a 62 mtr. OSV) are announced. |
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Next generation visits De Hoop Tolkamer 27/3/2007 - Today, some 30 VMBO students visited Shipyard De Hoop. As these people shall choose their carreer in the near future, we hope some of them are interested in shipbuilding. Look at "read PDF file for more photos". |
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River Discovery delivered. 8-3-2007 - Today Shipyard De Hoop has succesfully delivered the 125 mtr. vessel River Discovery. This vessel is the second one with the cadillac bow and the fourth vessel built for Vantage Travel. CLick on "see PDF file" for an enlarged photo. |
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De Hoop contracts newbuild YN 424 We are proud to announce another yard number. This 105 x 24 mtr. Diving Support Vessel shall be build for the Mexican shipowner Oceanografia. The vessel shall have accomodation for 250 people and shall be equipped with a 300 ton crane. |
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PRINCESS in the news Since her delivery, the Amadeus Princess has had quite some publicity. The vessel was recently in the "Schip & Werf" and this month she features in the "Cruise and Ferry". Look at the PDF-file to view this article. |
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Launch of River Discovery The vessel River Discovery (yard number 421) was launched on Saturday 7th October 2006. The slipway can now be prepaired for yard number 422.... (Look at the PDF-file for a side view after launch. |
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Job Opportunities at Shipyard De Hoop September 2006 - Because of a filled orderbook and good prospects for the near future, De Hoop currently has various job opportunities for shipbuilders (metal workers, pipefitters, welders, carpenters, crane driver, etc.) with the right mentality. See the PDF file for more information. |
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To the Other Side (Family day aug'06) The combination of a roast pig (70 kg ready to go), self made boats ready to launch and nice weather turned out to be great ingedients for a family-day. We thank the organisers for their input! See the PDF FILE for some photo's. |
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YN 419/420 ISKANDER and ALPAMYS delivered Rotterdam 25-07-2006, Today the ice class tugboats ISKANDER and ALPAMYS where delivered succesfully. Both Yard and Shipowner are proud of the result and look back on a succesful build period. The vessels will soon head for Kazachstan. |
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Flag hoisting for YN 423 Tolkamer 7 July 2006 - With the flag hoisting ceremony, Shipyard De Hoop has started the works on the new Mexican order. |
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Yard Trials for ISKANDER Today, 4th July 2006, the first tugboat YN 419, called ISKANDER for Kazachstan successfully completed her trials. |
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New Order from Mexico De Hoop has the pleasure to announce a new order. The new Offshore support vessel will be build under yard number 423. |
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Start production YN 422 Tolkamer 2/6/2006 - Today the steelcutting of yard number 422, the MPSV for Groupe Bourbon has started. |
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Yard Number 421 in full production The production of yard number 421 is on full swing. The keellaying took place on last month, 12th May, and now on the 1st June already 9 sections are assembled. |
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YN 420 Launched 10.05.2006 - Today yard number 420 was launched. |
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YN 420 Ready for launch Monday 8-5-2006 - In a record time of less than 4 weeks (!) after keellaying, the ICE class push/tugboat YN420 is now ready for launch. |
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Newbuild for BOURBON May 2006 - Shipyard De Hoop is proud to announce that BOURBON has ordered a new 85 m. Multi Purpose Offshore Supplier (MPSV). The vessel will have accomodation for 70 people, a 100 ton crane and will be build under yard number 422. |
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Keellaying ceremony YN 420 Monday 10-04-2006 - Today the keel of the shallow draft push/tugboat Alpamys (YN 420) was laid. Another milestone in this project has been reached. |
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YN 419 Launched 3th April 2006 - Shipyard De Hoop is on full swing. Recently the keel was laid of the shallow draft push/tug YN 419, this week, the hull was launched. |
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NB411 - Amadeus Princess delivered Tolkamer 14th March 2006 - Today, De Hoop has delivered the vessel with the innovative "Cadillac bow" to her client Lueftner Reisen. |
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Keel YN 419 is laid On wednesday the 22nd February the first section of YN 419 was placed on the slipway. |
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Order for 125m River Cruiser Lobith 23-12-2005, today the American shipowner Vantage Travel has ordered a 125m River Cruiser, to be delivered in March 2007. With this order, Vantage again shows her confidence in Shipyard De Hoop. |
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Amadeus Princess Launched Thursday 8 Dec. 05 - Today the vessel "Amadeus Princess" with yardnumber 411 was launched. For the first time spectators could see the innovative "Cadillac" bow in the water. With this bow, the vessel has approximately 10% more effective space inside. |
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Two new orders YN 419 and 420 December 2005 - Shipyard De Hoop has contracted two shallow draft tugboats for the Caspian Sea. |
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YN 402 nominated for 'Ship of the Year' Tuesday 14th of June' 05, Shipyard De Hoop recieved from the KNVTS the official nomination of the most innovative ship of the year 2004. This for the 'Breuil' YN 402 (hence also for sistership YN 403 'Brion') both developed for the transport of components for the new Airbus A380 airplane. |
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New Order for River Cruiser April 2005 - A new order (YN 411) was placed on the day of the delivery of the Amadeus Royal. With this new order, client Lueftner Reisen again shows her confidence in our yard! |
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Engineering 1700 TEU April 2005 - De Hoop has sold an engineering package for 1700 TEU open top containerships to Wagenborg Shipping who intends to build a series of these Vessels. The dutch IHC group (Kinderdijk) is selected to build the first vessel. |
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Christening YN 408 The passenger ship Amadeus Royal (YN 408)was christened at the yard in Lobith, on Thursday the 24th of March 2005, in the week thereafter it sucessfully left on its maiden-voyage with 150 passengers. |
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De Hoop delivers the 'Brion' Today, 22-11-2004 Shipyard De Hoop has successfully delivered the vessel Brion (newbuilding 403) to the organisation SOCATRA. The semi-sub Brion is designed with adjustable cargo-decks to carry large aircraft components across the French coast and inland waters and can cope with shallow waters as well as low bridges. |
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Worldpremiere on the Rheinenergie The catamaran theatre-ship Rheinenergie (Yardnumber 404) was built for the German operator Koln-Dusseldorfer and was delivered in June this year. On 21 Oktober 2004, this theatre ship has succesfully launched its first big show "Ganymee on Water" (more information on www.ganymee.com) |
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Celia Candies Newbuilding 137 / Celia Candies , which is currently built at our location in Houma, is nearing its transverse launching. |
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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. |
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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. |
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