News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Converted Accommodation 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
