News & Case Studies

September, 5, 2023
Houlder collaborates with Blue Sea Power on floating LNG power barges
Houlder has been collaborating with Athens-based Blue Sea Power, to develop three floating LNG-to-power barges (FSRPs). The FSRP barges, will efficiently provide greener, lower emission baseload and peak power to the non-interconnected Greek islands of Kos, Chios and Lesvos. This...
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September, 5, 2023
Houlder collaborates with Blue Sea Power on floating LNG power barges
Houlder has been collaborating with Athens-based Blue Sea Power, to develop three floating LNG-to-power barges (FSRPs). The FSRP barges, will...
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March, 9, 2023
Houlder collaborates on ‘Winds of Change’ FastRig retrofit project funded by CMDC3
Wind-assist clean technology project led by Smart Green Shipping to focus on safety and performance data verification of wing sail...
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February, 1, 2023
Houlder completes liquid hydrogen vessel design and related studies for Shell
Projects include concept design of liquid hydrogen (LH2) carrier and studies on hydrogen as a cargo or fuel Houlder recently...
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January, 19, 2023
Houlder collaborates with Blue Sea Power on gas-to-power projects for Kos, Chios and Lesvos islands
Floating LNG power barges with extra efficiency measures will provide cleaner and lower emission base and peak load energy to the...
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December, 19, 2022
Houlder Navigator Shipowner Decarbonisation Survey Identifies ‘Collaboration Crisis’
Houlder’s research has highlighted that reliance on ad hoc collaboration between ship owners, and between technology companies and owners, is...
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November, 9, 2022
Houlder and partners developed strong bid for National Flagship Project before it went on hold
While it has been announced by the UK government that the National Flagship project will not be going ahead, we...
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October, 7, 2022
Houlder expertise recognised with ‘Fit 4 Offshore Renewables’ status
Houlder has been granted Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) status by the ORE Catapult review panel, following an extensive evaluation...
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July, 18, 2022
Houlder completes work on zero-emission vessel for Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition
Houlder, Expleo and Bibby Marine have successfully completed their project for the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) and recently presented the...
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July, 11, 2022
Houlder continues technical advisory services in construction of new purpose-built IOMSPC battery hybrid ferry
Houlder has played an integral role in the design and construction of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s (‘IOMSPC’)...
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July, 8, 2022
Houlder welcomes Simon Potter as director of sustainability advisory
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Simon Potter as our new director of sustainability advisory. Simon has a...
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May, 30, 2022
Comprehensive expert witness services from experts in naval architecture & ship design
Part one of this article outlines the value of having access to a network of independent, objective expert witnesses with...
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May, 23, 2022
Houlder collaborates on autonomous vessel project with Maritime and Coastguard Agency
As the first large autonomous vessel review work commissioned by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the project marks a...
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April, 20, 2022
Houlder commissioned by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to support in development of hybrid vessels
Houlder has been commissioned by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, to assist the company with practical guidance and experience as...
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April, 4, 2022
Houlder acquires Seaspeed to accelerate growth of hydrodynamics business
Houlder is delighted to have acquired Seaspeed Marine Consulting – a leading computational fluid dynamics business – for an undisclosed sum....
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March, 10, 2022
Forbes: Is Shipping Making Waves When It Comes To Decarbonisation?
Sean McLaughlin, strategy consultant at Houlder, recently spoke to Forbes about the clean technology options available to ship owners and...
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January, 12, 2022
Houlder supports North Star Shipping with long term sustainability study
Houlder is supporting North Star Shipping (NSS) with a comprehensive study to support the development of a greenhouse gas reduction...
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November, 25, 2021
Houlder supports Subsea Micropiles with acceleration of offshore wind development solution
Houlder is supporting Subsea Micropiles, a foundations company leading the adaption of land-based micropiling technology, to create superior offshore wind...
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November, 23, 2021
De-risking 2030 will help shipowners in 2050
Waiting until 2028, and then following the lead of others, is a very high-risk decarbonisation strategy. No single fuel and...
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November, 9, 2021
How do you climb a mountain – in one leap or in many small steps?
Houlder’s strategy consultant, Sean McLaughlin, attended many key events during COP26 in November. He was joined by industry leaders who...
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November, 5, 2021
Houlder and E4tech Webinar: Avoiding a future fuels’ dead-end: building an agile strategy
Wednesday 17th November 2021 2:00pm GMT / 3:00pm CET / 9:00am EST The imperative need to urgently manage shipping’s energy...
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November, 2, 2021
Houlder unites with leading maritime technology companies in call to prioritise energy efficiency and renewable propulsion technologies in supporting decarbonisation challenge.
The shipping industry is in danger of losing out on a huge opportunity to make impactful and immediate gains in...
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October, 15, 2021
The importance of logistics in offshore floating wind structure selection
The offshore wind market is accelerating rapidly as global political pressure mounts to transition to clean energy sources. It is...
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October, 4, 2021
Houlder designs and installs telecoms deck for Global Marine
Houlder worked with Global Marine, a market leader in subsea telecommunications cable installation and maintenance, to design and install a...
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September, 15, 2021
Houlder awarded UK Department for Transport funding to develop green maritime solution in collaboration with Expleo and Bibby Marine
Houlder’s joint proposal with Expleo and Bibby Marine for the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, funded by the UK Department for...
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August, 4, 2021
Houlder provides shipowners with guide to green finance at latest Seatrade conference
Is ship finance transforming faster than shipping? This was the question asked to the panel of the Seatrade ShipTech virtual conference,...
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July, 22, 2021
Houlder stands ready to support EEXI compliance
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has now adopted the amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, making...
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July, 6, 2021
Houlder completes air lubrication system design for Vale
Houlder has completed the detailed design for an air lubrication system installation onboard the Sea Victoria. The vessel is a...
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June, 29, 2021
Houlder provides research and compliance vessel concept designs for Marine Scotland
Houlder has been awarded two new contracts by Marine Scotland, the Scottish Government Directorate responsible for the integrated management of...
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June, 22, 2021
Houlder completes latest seafastening project for Seajacks
Houlder worked with self-propelled jack-up vessel operator, Seajacks to provide design and seafastening expertise for the vessel Seajacks Zaratan, ahead...
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June, 15, 2021
Houlder advises on steering gears and rudders – is it time to retrofit your vessel?
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) will require the owners of some existing ships to...
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June, 8, 2021
Alfa Laval appoints Houlder as Authorised Engineering Partner
Houlder has been appointed as an authorised engineering partner by Alfa Laval, a leading global supplier of products and solutions...
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May, 25, 2021
Houlder and E4tech Drive Discussion on Alternative Fuels and Energy Carriers for Shipping on Behalf of IMO
Houlder was pleased to work with E4tech and the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project to develop and deliver two 4-day training workshops...
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April, 21, 2021
Houlder Webinar: Escaping the decarbonisation maze
Making investments that deliver ROI, environmental compliance, and future-proofed fleets Wednesday 28th April 2021 1:00pm BST / 2:00pm CET https://youtu.be/QvmnN1DTRX8 Shipowners...
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April, 15, 2021
Beyond Compliance – Vessel efficiency leads to competitiveness
In June 2021, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is expected to adopt the proposed amendments to MARPOL Annex...
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February, 1, 2021
Retrofitting efficient technologies paves the way to decarbonisation
There remains huge uncertainty around which low-carbon fuels will emerge as viable for our net-zero future. In addition, fundamental land-based...
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December, 4, 2020
Houlder solves Trencher Challenge for Global Offshore
New deck grillage system maximises efficiency on short term mobilisations Design and engineering consultancy, Houlder, was contracted by power cable...
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November, 2, 2020
Houlder webinar: Retro Thinking – Beyond fuel optimisation
https://youtu.be/d96DtUOORcc Announcing a Houlder webinar: Retro Thinking: Beyond fuel optimisation – investing in retrofitting clean technologies to mitigate climate and...
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October, 7, 2020
COVID-19: A catalyst for conversions?
Just as necessity is the mother of invention, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will parent plenty of vessel...
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September, 24, 2020
Evaluating Carbon Capture from marine engine emissions – Houlder shares results of study on decarbonising technology
The results of a project which assessed the potential applications of carbon capture technology have now been released. Houlder worked...
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August, 24, 2020
Houlder wins contract for Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s new purpose-built battery hybrid ferry
Houlder has won another contract with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IoMSPC). Acting as technical advisor in the...
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August, 6, 2020
Finding the vital F.E.W (Forensic Expert Witness)
Commercial disputes happen. The maritime world is no exception. In fact, for many a level of ongoing litigation, mediation and...
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July, 7, 2020
A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE UK LOCATION OFFERS LAY-UP SOLUTION
There is no escaping that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the maritime industry, posing significant challenges for the...
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July, 3, 2020
HOW TO MAXIMISE EFFICIENCY IN OFFSHORE WINDlarge
As the world transitions from fossil fuels to clean energy sources, development in technology and increased investment in renewable energy...
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June, 30, 2020
HOULDER CONSULTS ON SCOPE OF MARINE CARBON CAPTURE STUDY
Houlder is pleased to announce that it has commenced work in partnership with PMW Technology on a study to assess...
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May, 19, 2020
HOULDER UNITES WITH UK COMPANIES TO VALIDATE THE USE OF FLOW BATTERIES IN ACHIEVING ZERO-EMISSION MARINE PROPULSION
Houlder is part of a pioneering consortium which has gained funding from MarRI-UK’s Clean Maritime Call to assess the feasibility...
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May, 12, 2020
HOULDER SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH SILVERSTREAM TO FACILITATE UPTAKE OF CLEAN SHIPPING TECHNOLOGY
Houlder is working with pioneering clean technology company Silverstream Technologies to support the shipping industry’s ongoing transition to a zero...
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May, 6, 2020
Houlder to open new office in Port of Blyth
Attributed to: Bryce Harding We are delighted to announce a new Houlder office in the Port of Blyth on the...
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November, 18, 2019
Strathclyde University Engineering Gala Dinner
Houlder continued our relationship with Strathclyde University last month by hosting a table at their Gala Dinner networking event. The...
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November, 13, 2019
Autonomous Vessel Animation Launched
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation within the clean energy sector, Houlder has devised an unmanned remotely controlled...
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October, 8, 2019
New Trends in Subsea ROV Operations
We spoke to James Smith, Senior Structural Engineer about new trends in subsea ROV operations that might impact on vessel...
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September, 30, 2019
With a little help from… a Client Friend
With news of major UK shipbuilding projects recently hitting the headlines, we asked Julian Mason, Ship Design & Engineering Director...
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September, 23, 2019
Sir David Attenborough Celebrations
A Houlder delegation (pictured below), headed by CEO Rupert Hare with Project Manager David Pugh, attended the RRS Sir David...
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September, 23, 2019
3D Laser Scan for New Equipment
Houlder recently completed a 3D laser scan for one of our clients as part of a project to install a...
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September, 9, 2019
Prevail Partners Multi-Role FLSS Vessel
Houlder has been supporting Prevail Partners in the development of a multi-role Future Littoral Strike Ship (FLSS) concept. This is...
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August, 30, 2019
Clean Energy Autonomous Vessel
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation within the clean energy sector, Houlder has devised an unmanned remotely controlled...
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August, 23, 2019
Emission Control: Are you ready for 2020?
We spoke to David Wing (below), Houlder Project Director, Ship Design & Engineering about the challenge of meeting new emission...
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August, 22, 2019
Ballast Water Treatment Surveys
Another day, another survey in another part of the world. Houlder recently crossed the Atlantic to perform back-to-back Ballast Water...
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June, 26, 2019
Man the Lifeboats: Responding to Regulatory Pressures
Based on his recent experiences with vessel owners, we asked our Director of Offshore Engineering, Mark Goalen (below) about the...
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April, 1, 2019
Twenty years’ of engineering talent
Houlder and Matchtech have announced their 18-year commercial agreement has been extended by two years to 2021.  Since 2001, the...
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March, 21, 2019
Isles of Scilly Steam Ship Contract
Houlder is delighted to be working with the Isles of Scilly Steam Ship Group (IOSSG) as they look at “all...
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March, 14, 2019
Hannover Messe Scottish Showcase
Houlder is one of seven members from Sustainable Islands International (SII) appearing at the Hannover Messe Exhibition, April 1st to...
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March, 5, 2019
FPSO Redeployment Challenges
Following his recent role as chair of FPSO Congress’s 'FPSO Redeployment 101' workshop, we spoke to Principal Consultant Erik ter...
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February, 26, 2019
Lifting Equipment Membership Upgraded
Houlder has become a full member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) in recognition of its relevant expertise and...
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February, 15, 2019
OPEC Reports on Multi-Use Platforms
Houlder naval architects and engineers were delighted to contribute various hydrodynamic and stability studies to the OPEC (Offshore Platform for...
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January, 28, 2019
LNG Bunkering Summit 2019
Houlder is delighted be sponsoring this week’s LNG Bunkering Summit 2019. The event, held in Amsterdam 29-31 January, is themed...
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January, 21, 2019
FPAL Certificate marks HSE improvements
Houlder’s HSE Advisor, Jackie Morrison is snapped here with our new Achilles FPAL Certificate of Verified Assessment. The certificate demonstrates...
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January, 3, 2019
MARPOL Sulphur Emissions Countdown
As we are a year away from the MARPOL sulphur emissions cap coming into force, Houlder Principal Marine Engineer, David...
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October, 30, 2018
Welcoming North East Supply Chain
Houlder is delighted to announce it is the Welcome Sponsor for the NOF Energy Offshore Wind NE conference, November 8th,...
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October, 15, 2018
Offshore Energy Conference 2018
Houlder is highlighting the support it gives to the oil & gas and renewable energy sectors by exhibiting at Amsterdam’s...
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September, 26, 2018
Website Launched at WindEnergy2018
Houlder has launched a new Offshore Wind specific website to mark its presence at WindEnergy2018, Hamburg. The site - www.houlderoffshorewind.com...
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September, 21, 2018
Ferry design team presented to HRH Countess of Wessex
The Houlder designed Victoria of Wight hybrid ferry was officially named by HRH the Countess of Wessex, Thursday 20th September....
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September, 17, 2018
Clean Ship Technology Focus at Gastech
Houlder is marking its presence at the Gastech 2018 Exhibition and Conference by launching a new website celebrating its clean...
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September, 4, 2018
Upturn Heralded by New EPCC Contracts
Houlder has announced new EPCC and standalone engineering scopes from across its client base.  Examples include new £Multi-Million contracts delivering...
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August, 16, 2018
Victoria of Wight Hybrid Ferry In Service
The new £30M Victoria of Wight hybrid ferry reached a milestone over the Bank Holiday weekend with its first paying...
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July, 11, 2018
Team joins Sir David Attenborough celebrations
Houlder has played a key role in the development of the UK’s new polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough...
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July, 9, 2018
Foundation Lifting Tool Available for Hire
Houlder has announced its jacket foundation lifting tool is available for hire following its successful deployment during the construction of...
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June, 29, 2018
CEO celebrates Employee Ownership
The team at Houlder was delighted to be part of the UK Employee Ownership Day (EO Day), run by the...
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June, 7, 2018
Houlder stand at Global Offshore Wind
Houlder is delighted to be exhibiting at Renewable UK’s Global Offshore Wind 2018 event, June 19-20. The Manchester Conference and...
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June, 6, 2018
Offshore Team Rolls into Dyce, Aberdeen
Houlder has announced a move to a larger facility within Dyce, Aberdeen. The new premises, which comprise a two-storey office...
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May, 14, 2018
Autonomous Surface Vessels Research
Houlder is part of a new £900k joint industry project set to explore the technical, regulatory and societal issues of...
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May, 1, 2018
Houlder recognised for Engineering Impact
National Instruments has announced Houlder as a global finalist for  their Engineering Impact Awards in the Energy category.  The awards, presented...
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April, 19, 2018
Project Managing Cruise Vessel Refits
Houlder has a wealth of experience to share gained through project management during cruise vessel refits and equipment upgrade projects....
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March, 15, 2018
New Marine Equipment Sales Team
Houlder has announced a new sales team within its Marine Equipment business. Led by John Virando, who has joined Houlder...
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March, 13, 2018
New Director of Offshore Engineering
Houlder has announced that Mark Goalen has joined the team as Director, Offshore Engineering. Formerly a senior fleet engineer with...
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February, 26, 2018
SMI Seminar on Autonomous Vessels
Principal Naval Architect, Arun Pillai (pictured) is presenting at a Society of Maritime Industry forthcoming event on Autonomous Vessels. The...
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February, 22, 2018
NnG Offshore Wind Farm Coalition Survey
Houlder attended the NnG Offshore Wind Farm Coalition survey launch event on 21st February. The NnG Offshore Wind Farm Coalition currently...
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February, 21, 2018
Achilles FPAL Verify Audit Success
Houlder is celebrating successful renewal of its Achilles FPAL Verify Audit programme which rigorously benchmarks performance on Quality, Health & Safety,...
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February, 8, 2018
WightLink Hybrid Ferry Launched
The new Wightlink hybrid ferry has been launched from Cemre shipyard, Yalova in Turkey. Houlder has been working with Wightlink...
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February, 5, 2018
North East Business Awards Success
Houlder is celebrating being shortlisted for innovation by the prestigious North East Business Awards, held in association with the North...
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January, 26, 2018
Biomass Learns from Marine Safety
Houlder has used its experience of marine safety systems to design critical equipment for the UK’s first biomass power station. ...
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January, 26, 2018
Pile Upending Tool Completes Horns Rev 3
Houlder’s pile lifting equipment has been de-mobilised following a successful rental agreement with GeoSea, DEME Group’s specialist in complex offshore...
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January, 22, 2018
Windfarm Autonomous Vessels Research
Houlder has joined an exciting R&D consortium to investigate the use of windfarm autonomous vessels for cargo handling applications.  The...
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January, 10, 2018
New Engineering Talent for Marine Equipment
Houlder’s Marine Equipment business has announced Brian Graves has joined its project engineering team. Brian, formerly of GE/Alstom Power Service,...
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December, 14, 2017
Employee Ownership 2007-2017
Houlder is celebrating a decade of successful Employee Ownership.  On December 14th 2007,  the company's founding management team retired and...
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November, 28, 2017
Machine Control Engineering Award
Houlder control engineers, Craig Waddell and Robin Milward Cooney were awarded the Machine Control Engineering Impact Award by National Instruments...
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November, 1, 2017
PwC Report Backs Small Scale LNG
Houlder’s confidence in small scale LNG sector growth has been supported by a key industry report. “Small going big. Why...
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October, 27, 2017
Offshore Wind Energy North East
Houlder is delighted to be exhibiting at the NOF Energy Offshore Wind Energy North East Conference and Exhibition. The event,...
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October, 24, 2017
New Aberdeen Apprentices
Houlder’s recent projects have presented a welcome opportunity to recruit two Aberdeen engineering apprentices.  Callum Duthie (pictured) and Scott Pirie,...
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October, 10, 2017
Meet the team at Offshore Energy 2017
Houlder is exhibiting at the Offshore Energy 2017 Exhibition and Conference this week in Amsterdam. The Offshore Energy 2017 Exhibition...
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September, 25, 2017
Monaco Yacht Show UK Mission
Jonathan Strachan (pictured) is attending the Monaco Yacht Show, September 27th to 30th as part of a Department of International...
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September, 22, 2017
Ballast Water Management Website
Houlder has announced the launch of a new website focusing on its Ballast Water Management (BWM) technical consultancy services. You...
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September, 12, 2017
Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Success
Houlder has announced successful certification with the UK Government Cyber Essentials Plus scheme. Cyber Essentials Plus is a government-backed, industry...
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August, 17, 2017
Pile Lifting Equipment to Work for GeoSea
Houlder’s pile lifting equipment is returning to work thanks to a new rental agreement with GeoSea, DEME Group’s specialist in...
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August, 16, 2017
Houlder Supports NNG Offshore Windfarm
Houlder has joined a coalition of organisations that are supportive of the £2Bn NnG offshore windfarm  (Neart na Gaoithe), consented...
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August, 15, 2017
Ballast Water Management Breakfast
Houlder is hosting a Ballast Water Management breakfast seminar on the recent changes in legislation, Friday the 22nd of September at...
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August, 1, 2017
Wightlink St Clare Ferry Improvements
Houlder witnessed the first double-deck loading operation of the Wightlink St Clare Ferry this month following two years of development....
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July, 24, 2017
Houlder 30th Birthday
July 27th 2017 marks Houlder’s 30th birthday. La Bamba was Number One in the charts and Timothy Dalton was James Bond...
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July, 18, 2017
Houlder team announces ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard
Houlder is pleased to announce it has achieved certification to the latest International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Quality Standard....
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July, 3, 2017
New Yacht Website Recognises Innovation
Houlder has launched houlderyachts.com to mark an increased interest in superyacht and megayacht projects.   Houlder yacht projects have become...
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June, 30, 2017
Houlder celebrates Employee Ownership Day
The team at Houlder are delighted to be part of the UK Employee Ownership Day (EO Day), run by the...
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June, 1, 2017
Wightlink G Class Build Supervision Continues
Houlder has been working with Wightlink on a new ferry for operation between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight for...
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May, 23, 2017
Global Reach at Offshore Wind Energy
Houlder’s offshore wind activities are gaining momentum in Europe and East Asia prompting the company to exhibit at the world’s...
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May, 15, 2017
LNG as Yacht Fuel at RINA Conference
Ed Harland and Jonathan Strachan (pictured) delivered a paper on the use of LNG as yacht fuel at the Royal...
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April, 4, 2017
Houlder drive marine design innovation with new technical role
Houlder has announced that Mike Simpson is to take a new Technical Director position within its Marine Design Consultancy business....
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March, 28, 2017
Floating LNG Transfer Terminal Concept
Houlder, Wärtsilä and Trelleborg to introduce new small to mid-scale LNG distribution infrastructure at Gastech 2017. The transporting and bunkering of...
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March, 24, 2017
Siemens Wind Power uses Houlder model
Siemens Wind Power is a world-leading supplier of record-breaking and highly efficient Wind Turbine Generators. The pace of their innovation,...
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March, 17, 2017
Green Ship Technology Case Study, March 23rd
The Green Ship Technology (GST) Conference, March 22- 24, Copenhagen explores the latest developments in vessel design and equipment. It...
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February, 16, 2017
East of England Energy Group SNS2017
Houlder is delighted to be exhibiting at the East of England Energy Group SNS2017 event March 1st & 2nd.  SNS2017,...
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February, 2, 2017
Houlder and KLAW LNG Join Forces
Houlder and KLAW LNG have joined forces in the run up to the Gastech exhibition in Tokyo 4-7 April, 2017....
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January, 23, 2017
Ballast Water Treatment Engineering
Marine Engineer, David Pugh attended the Alfa Laval PureBallast Ballast Water Treatment Engineering Partnership Program event in Stockholm this week....
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January, 13, 2017
Visit Subsea Expo 2017 for Innovation News
Subsea Expo is held February 1-3, 2017 at the AECC, Aberdeen. Attracting over 5,000 delegates and around 150 exhibitors, it...
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January, 12, 2017
Houlder and SGMF drive small to mid-scale LNG
Key players in small to mid-scale LNG industry took a step closer to standardisation on the 11-12 January, 2017. The...
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January, 11, 2017
High Speed Catamaran Ferry Conversion
Houlder has a long association with high speed catamaran ferries and enjoys relationships with operators across the UK and further...
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December, 20, 2016
Ballast Water Treatment Advice
Houlder has been engaged with Ballast Water Treatment since The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) legislation governing the discharge was ratified...
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November, 22, 2016
Employee Ownership Award for Innovation
The Employee Ownership Association Award for Innovation celebrates the year's most compelling examples of innovation within UK employee owned organisations. Houlder's...
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November, 16, 2016
Maritime LNG Lecture and Dinner
Houlder recently attended RINA’s “Maritime LNG - The Future Is Now” President’s Lecture and Dinner at One Whitehall Place, London....
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November, 15, 2016
7th Gas Fuelled Ship Conference
The 7th Gas Fuelled Ships Conference takes place between the 16th and the 18th of November in Hamburg. Mike Simpson,...
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November, 14, 2016
Establishing Semi-Submersible Air Gaps
In response to changes in DNV GL technical guidance, Houlder has devised a more accurate methodology for establishing semi-submersible air...
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October, 26, 2016
Employee Ownership Association Award for Innovation
The Employee Ownership Association Award for Innovation celebrates the year's most compelling examples of innovation within UK employee owned organisations. Houlder's...
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October, 17, 2016
Sir David Attenborough Polar Research Vessel
Houlder is delighted to see the RRS Sir David Attenborough Polar Research Vessel keel laid.  We have been involved in...
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October, 11, 2016
Wightlink G-Class Ferry Steel Cut
First steel cutting for the Wightlink G-Class ferry took place earlier this month at the Turkish shipyard Cemre in Yalova.  For...
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September, 19, 2016
Designing the future of LNG shipping
With increased restriction on sulphur emissions, more and more ship owners and ship operators are looking at ways to comply...
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September, 9, 2016
British Engineering Excellence Awards recognise Houlder
Houlder is celebrating the news our Windfarm Pile Upending tool has been shortlisted by the British Engineering Excellence Awards. Previous...
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August, 19, 2016
OHSAS 18001 Safety Certification Extended
The scope of Houlder's OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Standard Certification has been extended. This follows a successful audit...
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July, 18, 2016
Houlder at Offshore Wind Partnering Forum
The 2016 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) is to be be held October 2-5, 2016 in Newport, RI, USA....
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July, 6, 2016
Advanced Hydrodynamics Paper at OMAE Conference
Houlder naval architect, Blanca Peña presented the following advanced hydrodynamics paper at the 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and...
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June, 14, 2016
Second Pair of Pile Restraint Arms for Rampion Offshore Wind
Houlder is completing assembly of a second  pair of Pile Restraint Arms for the Rampion Offshore Wind project. The 256t...
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May, 27, 2016
Windfarm support vessel benefits from Houlder Oil & Gas heritage
Mike Simpson, Director of Houlder’s Marine Design Consultancy business has launched a windfarm support base concept design. He explains “The...
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May, 20, 2016
Houlder lands Siemens Galloper project
The Siemens Galloper project has announced it has awarded a contract for the Design of Sea Fastenings to Houlder. You can read...
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April, 7, 2016
Pile upending tools set to work on Rampion construction
Houlder has successfully delivered the first of two offshore Pile Upending Tools for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm construction, off...
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March, 10, 2016
Houlder exhibited at Topsides UK
Houlder exhibited at Topsides UK 2016, Aberdeen, March 16 & 17. Topsides UK was the first conference of its kind...
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March, 7, 2016
Stacked in your favour
Aaron McDougal, Houlder Engineering Director, writes about the challenges facing those stacking drilling units. We need to re-think the way...
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January, 26, 2016
North Eastern Promise
Wind Energy Network Magazine included a profile of Houlder's Tyneside business. You can read the article below. Over the last...
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November, 24, 2015
LNG Bunkering in Action
Gianpaolo Benedetti spoke to LNG Industry Magazine about current LNG bunkering practices with an eye on the future. "LNG is...
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November, 23, 2015
Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2015
Houlder exhibited at the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2015, St Andrews. Scotland,  17 – 19 November 2015. Houlder offers a cost-efficient, quality...
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November, 2, 2015
Houlder at World Maritime Technology Conference
Houlder presented two papers at the 2015 Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) World Maritime Technology Conference. Naval...
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October, 20, 2015
Houlder explores Colombian supply chain
Houlder demonstrated its continued international ambition by attending a Trade Mission to Colombia arranged and led by business development organisation...
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October, 13, 2015
Houlder success at Offshore Europe
Houlder joined forces with National Instruments (NI) and Industrial Systems & Control (ISC) Ltd for Offshore Europe 2015, Aberdeen’s leading...
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August, 26, 2015
Safety First – Houlder achieves OHSAS 18001 Certification
Houlder is celebrating achieving OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety certification. The Occupational Health & Safety Assessment series is an effective...
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August, 19, 2015
Award Winning Expertise – Energy Oil & Gas Magazine
Award Winning Expertise Rupert Hare, our CEO described Houlder's recent successes in an interview with Energy Oil & Gas Magazine. With a...
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July, 10, 2015
Houlder in Sunday Times Top 5 for Fast International Growth
Houlder takes fourth place in the Sunday Times HSBC FastTrack International 200 list. “Houlder’s heritage in North Sea engineering, vessel...
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June, 22, 2015
Pile installation equipment strengthens Saipem’s grip
Houlder has delivered pin pile installation equipment to Saipem as part of the Shah Deniz gas field development in the...
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June, 12, 2015
Houlder wins £1.3M new Polar Research Vessel contract
Houlder has been awarded a £1.3M contract from NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) to provide technical advice for the commissioning of the...
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May, 20, 2015
Houston welcomes Houlder Americas growth
Houston West Chamber of Commerce and the British American Business Council (BABC) jointly celebrated the opening of new offices at...
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April, 29, 2015
Gosport Ferry “Harbour Spirit” delivered
Gosport Ferry Harbour Spirit, designed by Houlder, has been delivered to Portsmouth Harbour.  The 32m, 293t ferry has capacity for up...
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April, 8, 2015
Exhaust gas scrubbers support
Exhaust gas scrubbers are increasingly important to the marine industry. As a result, Houlder's Marine Design Consultancy team is working...
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March, 18, 2015
Houlder Judges Engineering Competition
Houlder Americas’ President, Garry Kennie (pictured), was senior judge of Rice University’s student engineering competition February 25. The Rice Global...
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January, 14, 2015
Ballast Water Treatment
Houlder is working with A&P Group towards the installation of Ballast Water Treatment equipment on RFA Argus RFA Argus serves...
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October, 28, 2014
Bright ideas win in South Tyneside Business Awards
Houlder has made a splash in the North East’s offshore and subsea industry by taking home a second South Tyneside...
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October, 28, 2014
Houlder joins Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel
In a move that further cements Houlder's position in the LNG supply chain, the company has announced membership of The...
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May, 31, 2022
RRS Sir David Attenborough – supporting the build phase
The Houlder team has been onsite and onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough, assisting the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and...
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April, 27, 2022
RRS Sir David Attenborough – navigating the tender phase
Houlder has been closely involved in the design, tender and construction of the RRS Sir David Attenborough over the last decade and...
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July, 14, 2021
RRS Sir David Attenborough – design with sustainability at its core
The RRS Sir David Attenborough is the latest research vessel commissioned by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), an institute of the...
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December, 4, 2020
Houlder solves Trencher Challenge for Global Offshore
New deck grillage system maximises efficiency on short term mobilisations Design and engineering consultancy, Houlder, was contracted by power cable...
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September, 9, 2020
Autonomous Wind Farm Vessel
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation within the clean energy sector, Houlder has devised an unmanned remotely controlled...
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September, 3, 2020
Siemens Wind Power uses Houlder model
Siemens Wind Power is a world-leading supplier of record-breaking and highly efficient Wind Turbine Generators. The pace of their innovation,...
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September, 3, 2020
Flexible Pipe Laying Equipment
Houlder has a growing reputation for pipe laying equipment. The Reel Skidding Drive System (RSDS), designed, engineered and constructed by...
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September, 3, 2020
Semi-Submersible BOP Carrier Upgrade
Houlder supported a BOP upgrade on a drilling semi-submersible during a planned shipyard stay. Houlder engineers undertook a structural review...
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September, 3, 2020
Deep Water Mooring Analysis Studies
Houlder has the advanced analysis capability required to deliver FPSO deep water mooring analysis studies and design services in support...
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September, 3, 2020
Exhaust gas scrubbers support
Exhaust gas scrubbers are increasingly important to the marine industry. As a result, Houlder has been working with a number...
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September, 3, 2020
Reel Seafastening Arrangements
Houlder has regular work in designing reel seafastening arrangements for a variety of flex-lay cargoes exported globally. Reels typically vary from...
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September, 3, 2020
Lifeboat Maintenance
Houlder provides a turnkey Lifeboat Maintenance Platforms solution from initial survey through detailed engineering, design and prefabrication to offshore installation. The...
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September, 3, 2020
BOP Upgrade Engineering Services
The introduction of API 53 Standard has led to a requirement for BOP Upgrade Engineering Services to meet the new...
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September, 3, 2020
Engine Scrubbers Installation Support
Houlder is working with suppliers Oceanox and Dupont Belco to support Condor Ferries in managing SOx emissions and delivering an...
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September, 3, 2020
FSO Project Management Consultancy
Houlder is part way through an FSO Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for Mellitah Oil & Gas of Libya. This...
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September, 3, 2020
Jackup drilling rig upgrade
A multidisciplinary project team worked across Houlder’s offices and the Able shipyard, Hartlepool on the Ensco 70 jackup drilling rig...
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September, 3, 2020
Boiler Module Structure Design and Verification
Houlder was contracted by marine oil and gas combustion system suppliers, John Zink Hamworthy Combustion Engineering to develop and verify...
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September, 3, 2020
Heavy Cargo Seafastening Design and Install
For over thirty years, Houlder has designed and installed heavy cargo seafastening for a variety of standard to ultra-heavy break...
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September, 3, 2020
Cruise Vessel Refit for Carnival UK
Houlder Naval Architect, Ed Eddy (pictured) and Draughtsperson, Chris Irvine recently completed site works for Carnival UK, delivering another successful...
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September, 2, 2020
Fleet Review – Government
Houlder has delivered a fleet review report making recommendations for the future of the General Lighthouse Authorities’ fleet of vessels...
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September, 2, 2020
Expert Witness and Forensic Engineering
Houlder provides expert witness services and forensic engineering in arbitration and litigation cases. Our subject matter experts and supporting engineers...
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October, 1, 2019
Royal Wharf: The Longest Pier in London
Royal Wharf Pier, the longest pier in London, is a good example of our work with Beckett Rankine on the...
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September, 24, 2019
Pile handling and restraint equipment
Houlder has significant experience in pile handling tools for offshore wind projects. For example, the company was contracted in a...
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September, 24, 2019
Battersea Riverbus Pier Pontoon
Houlder designed the pontoon for the new Battersea Riverbus Pier before providing technical support during its construction and installation.   Acting...
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September, 12, 2019
Pontoons, Moorings and Access Systems
Houlder designs, fabricates and installs ship to shore infrastructure including pontoons, piers and moorings. It has been accountable for some...
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September, 12, 2019
Queen Elizabeth Class Fender Units
The Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) comprises the two new Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers. The lead ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth was commissioned December 2017. At...
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March, 21, 2019
Deadweight Survey & Incline
Houlder recently deployed a team of three personnel to deliver a deadweight survey and inclining experiment following the refurbishment of...
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September, 24, 2018
Flanged Jacket Lifting Tool
The flanged foundation jacket lifting tool can be operated remotely to engage with the underside of an offshore wind turbine foundation jacket...
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July, 16, 2018
RRS Sir David Attenborough Delivery
Houlder has played a key role in the development of the UK’s new polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough...
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June, 27, 2018
Subsea Pile Foundation Positioning Template
Houlder's Subsea Pile Foundation Template is used to fix the relative positions and verticality of piles on the seabed to...
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June, 18, 2018
Pin Pile Internal Lifting Tool
Houlder's Pile Internal Lifting Tool (ILT) aids the safe installation of sub-sea pin piles using the vessel’s main crane. Used...
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May, 30, 2018
Offshore Monopile Upending Tool
Houlder’s offshore monopile upending tool has applications in offshore foundation handling operations. Click here to download the Monopile Upending Tool Brochure...
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May, 30, 2018
External Jacket Foundation Lifting Tool
The external jacket foundation lifting tool, which can be operated remotely, is designed for offshore wind turbine  jacket foundations with...
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May, 25, 2018
Pile Gripper Ring for Jacket Foundations
Houlder's pile gripper ring integrates into a jacket structure and hydraulically engages with pre-installed or stabbed piles using high pressure...
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May, 23, 2018
Subsea Pin Pile Installation Frame
Houlder has delivered a pin pile installation frame to Saipem as part of the Shah Deniz gas field development in the Caspian...
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February, 13, 2018
Victoria of Wight Hybrid Ferry Newbuild
Houlder has been working with Wightlink on the Victoria of Wight G Class ferry, designed for operation between Portsmouth and...
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February, 12, 2018
HMS Belfast Mast Replacement
Houlder was responsible for project management during the HMS Belfast mast replacement project made possible by a gift from the...
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February, 6, 2018
Load Release Doors for Biomass Power
Houlder has used its experience of marine safety systems to design safety critical load release doors for the UK’s first...
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January, 15, 2018
Offshore Personnel Transfer System
Houlder’s Personnel Transfer System is designed for DP offshore support vessels. It provides an efficient and safe method of transferring...
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January, 15, 2018
Pile Handling Crane Shock Absorbers
Houlder’s Crane Shock Absorbers mitigate risk by managing runaway hammers during offshore pile foundation installation. This prevents damage to the...
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January, 15, 2018
Turbine Transition Piece Lifting Tool
Houlder's transition piece lifting tool remotely locks into the top of the transition pieces under remote control to enable them...
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January, 3, 2018
First UK LNG Dual Fuel Ferry
In 2012 Caledonian MacBrayne Assests Ltd (CMAL) began the process of  defining the parameters and arrangement for the ferry that...
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November, 1, 2017
LNG Dual Fuel Vessel Plan Approval
Houlder’s Marine Design Consultancy business has contracted with Siem Shipping to provide plan approval services during the design phase of...
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September, 27, 2017
Fendering Modifications for Ro-Ro Ferry
Houlder’s Marine Design and Consultancy team recently designed temporary fendering modifications for a Ro-Ro Passenger vessel built 1991. These allowed the...
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August, 1, 2017
Ferry double-deck loading operation
Houlder witnessed the first ferry double-deck loading operation on the Wightlink St Clare this month following two years of development....
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July, 3, 2017
Motor Yacht Shemara Refit Project
The M.Y. Shemara refit project brought the 65m classic vessel up to 21st century standards while retaining her 1930s luxurious...
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April, 3, 2017
LNG Bunkering Systems
LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) is becoming increasingly viable as an alternative marine fuel. A safe and economical LNG Bunker system...
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April, 3, 2017
LNG Bunkering Vessel Design
Houlder’s LNG bunkering vessel (LNG 5) is a concept design for a 5,000m³ capacity vessel suitable for operating in sheltered...
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April, 3, 2017
Designing the First UK LNG Ferry
In 2012 Caledonian MacBrayne Assests Ltd (CMAL) began the process of  defining the parameters and arrangement for the ferry that...
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April, 3, 2017
In Port LNG Bunkering Barge Design
Houlder has developed a new LNG bunkering barge design. It will provide floating storage for 1500m3 of LNG for in port operation and...
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January, 27, 2017
Amplus Energy FPSO Design Development
Houlder is working with Amplus Energy Services to develop a new FPSO (Floating Processing, Storage and Offloading) vessel. The FPSO...
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January, 16, 2017
High Speed Catamaran Ferry Conversion
Houlder has a long association with high speed catamaran ferries and enjoys relationships with operators across the UK and further...
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December, 16, 2016
Pile Restraint Arms for Rampion Wind Farm
Houlder has installed a second pair of Pile Restraint Arms for the Rampion Offshore Wind project. The 256t arms ensure...
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December, 16, 2016
‘Lady A’ Superyacht Dry Docking
Houlder supported a superyacht dry docking project for the UK’s largest independent ship repairer, Burgess Marine. The M.Y. Lady A...
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November, 1, 2016
Floating Met Mast Design
Houlder joined Gael Force to deliver an Offshore Wind Moveable Met Mast design (M.M.M.) to greatly enhance the flexibility available...
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November, 1, 2016
Compact Drillship Design
The Stena DrillSLIM drillship design is based on Houlder’s 150m  hull form developed to reduce motions and enhance seakeeping. The...
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November, 1, 2016
Well Intervention Vessel
Houlder’s Well Intervention Vessel is dynamically positioned (Class 3) and meets NPD (Norwegian Petrolium Directorate) and NMD (Norwegian Maritime Directorate) requirements....
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November, 1, 2016
Deep Water Construction Vessel
Houlder’s Deep Water Construction Vessel (DW 5000) is a dynamically positioned vessel designed to undertake a wide range of offshore...
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October, 28, 2016
Gosport Ferry Design
Houlder undertook the Gosport Ferry design to provide Portsmouth Harbour with an improved service. The “Harbour Spirit” carries 300 walk...
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October, 28, 2016
Windfarm Offshore Support Base Vessel
Houlder has developed a windfarm Offshore Support Base (OSB) vessel. The concept recreates the convenience of port facilities – but...
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October, 28, 2016
Innovative Power Ship Design
An oil company turned to Houlder to develop an innovative power ship design – the goal being to provide emergency...
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