Diverseengineering - Marine and Industrial Engineering Projects

Projects

29 Mar 2023

Fast turnaround and customer satisfaction are key

When something goes wrong with a big tuna purse-seiner up in the Western Pacific fishing grounds, time is of the essence to get repairs made so the boat can be back at sea, earning her keep. This was the case in late 2022 when the vessel Cape Cod, operated by US-based Cape Fisheries Management Company, developed an issue with her shaft in Samoa...... Read more

26 Apr 2022

RV ‘Kaharoa’ survey requires significant work on propulsion and steering systems

Repair | Survey Work | Engineering | Propellers

In March, NIWA’s 28-metre research vessel, 'Kaharoa' underwent an extensive survey and maintenance schedule over a 5-week period on the Port Nelson slipway. As part of the work, both the propulsion shaft and the rudder system were required to be pulled for inspection..... Read more

22 Feb 2022

New propulsion seals for Port Nelson's tug, 'Toia'

Repair | Engineering | Propellers

Each filled with some 1500 litres of oil, Toia's Kongsberg propulsion unit seals were leaking, so the tug was slipped and her 12-ton Azmi drive units were lowered in order to fit new internal seals and liners.... Read more

03 Feb 2022

3D scanning of container ship’s engine room

Fabrication | Engineering

When time is of the essence with an engineering job, 3D scanning can be utilized to maximum advantage. Diverse Engineering recently undertook an unusual project involving pipe work for a container ship's ballast water treatment system..... Read more

27 Jan 2022

Collision repair for FV 'Koorale'

Fabrication | Repair

One of the more complex jobs that Diverse undertook in 2021 was the repair of a commercial tuna fishing vessel that was involved in a collision with an American registered vessel while fishing near the Marshall Islands..... Read more

NIWA's deep sea research vessel, 'Tangaroa'

22 Dec 2021

Major refit for NIWA’s deep-water research vessel, ‘Tangaroa’

Fabrication | Survey Work

A significant contract undertaken by Diverse Engineering in 2021 was the refit of NIWA’s RV Tangaroa, New Zealand’s only ice strengthened deep-water research vessel. The company’s facilities, experienced staff, Class approvals, qualifications and teamwork approach all contributed to NIWA’s decision to bring its flagship vessel to Nelson for refit..... Read more

ASD Tug ‘Toia’ was due for her first five-year survey

21 Dec 2021

5-year survey for Port Nelson Tug ‘Toia’

Survey Work | Propellers

Port Nelson is one of Diverse Engineering’s regular clients, bringing a variety of jobs throughout the year. In December 2021, its Damen ASD Tug ‘Toia’ was due for her first five-year survey..... Read more

09 Dec 2021

Removal and heavy lift of container ship's damaged onboard crane

Repair | Engineering

A container ship suffered damage to one of its onboard cranes while unloading cargo at the Port of Auckland. Diverse Engineering was commissioned to lift off both the jib and the turret, each weighing approximately 32 tons.... Read more