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Robert Allan Ltd. to Develop a RApide 1800 Design for Brazilian Waters
Robert Allan Ltd. in conjunction with Indústria Naval Catarinense Ltda. (INC), is pleased to announce the development of a new pushboat design. The vessels will support Transpetro’s bunkering operations at terminals in Brazil, and form part of a major newbuild program...
Engineers in Motion – Giorgio Burella, P. Eng.
Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mr. Giorgio Burella has earned his accreditation as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Giorgio is a highly valued member of the Naval Architecture team at Robert Allan Ltd....
UZMAR Delivers RAmparts 2500W Class Escort Tug MESSALO to CFM Logistics SA
UZMAR Shipyard has successfully delivered the NB-175 RAmparts 2500W Class escort tug MESSALO, built for CFM Logistics SA, following an official delivery ceremony held on March 6th, 2026. The ceremony brought together representatives from CFM Logistics SA, executives...
UZMAR Shipyard Marks Steel Cutting for Port of Tauranga’s First Hybrid Rotortug
UZMAR Shipyard has officially commenced construction of a new hybrid rotortug for Port of Tauranga, with the steel cutting ceremony held last week. The ceremony was attended by senior executives and project representatives from both organizations, marking the start of...
Engineers in Motion – Sajjad Helal Makouei, P. Eng.
Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mr. Sajjad Helal Makouei has earned his accreditation as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Sajjad is a highly valued member of the Naval Architecture and Advanced Structural...
Press Release: 2026 Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship
The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship award for 2026 is open for applications until June 30, 2026. The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship was established in 1982 through a bequest from the late Robert F. Allan, with additional support from his friends and colleagues....


