James Fisher Winds Up Dry Cargo

01 Mar 2002

Marine services provider James Fisher and Sons plc have announced the sale of the last two ships of its former fleet of dry cargo vessels, concluding its departure from an unprofitable market. 

Grab Chains Enhance Safety on the Thames

01 Mar 2002

Marine safety, rope and rigging specialists Cosalt Safety & Protection has won a second contract to install safety grab chains on the banks of the River Thames in London. 

Dredging Equipment Supply Companies Strengthened by Merger

01 Mar 2002

Dredging equipment supply sister companies VOSTA of Amsterdam and LMG of Lubeck in Germany have strengthened their existing co-operation by merging. VOSTA BV and the marine technology division of LMG combined last month under the new banner VOSTA LMGDredging Technology. 

Commercial Opportunities for Marine Renewables

01 Mar 2002

This is to be 'the year of renewables' according to UK Energy Minister Brian Wilson MP, who predicted that the potential contribution of power generated from clean sources will finally be recognised. 

Contract Awards Pollution Control and Emergency-related awards

01 Mar 2002

Electronic Skimmer Chases the Oil

01 Mar 2002

Oil skimmer manufacturer Ro-Clean Desmi A/S has developed a solution for those annoying occasions when spilled oil is driven by the wind or pulled by tides to a location other than where the skimmer has been placed. 

Boat Security Checks from the Comfort of Home

01 Mar 2002

First Watch is a new concept that enables marina berth holders to view their boats at the marina live on their home computer using a standard internet connection. Developed by UK company Sirrus, the system enables boat owners to check their vessel at any time of the day or night via the First Watch website using a secure password from anywhere in the world. 

RingProp Courts Outboard Success

01 Mar 2002

The UK registered company RingProp Limited has developed a new outboard motor propeller which eliminates traumatic injuries to humans and marine life without reducing effective engine power. 

Repower for Ex-lifeboat 'Rose Marion'

01 Mar 2002

A 65 year old former RNLI lifeboat has had a painstaking five-year restoration culminated by a repower with Perkins Sabre M92 marine engines. 

Liverpool Bunker Terminal Due for Completion

01 Mar 2002

The UK's largest purpose built bunker terminal is due for completion at the Port of Liverpool next month following a £1.5 million investment by Henty Oil Limited, with grant aid from the British Government's DTLR. 

'Piper Alpha' Landmark Final Judgement in The House of Lords

01 Mar 2002

The House of Lords handed down a landmark final judgement last month in the long-running Piper Alpha litigation, bringing to a successful conclusion the claims of Caledonia North Sea Ltd (formerly Occidental Petroleum Caledonia Ltd) and their insurers for indemnities from 24 contracting companies. 

Heavy Lift for Offshore Windfarm

01 Mar 2002

Smit will provide heavy lift and transport services during construction of the world's largest offshore windfarm, located some 20 miles off the Danish west coast. 

Harbour Masters to Meet in SA

01 Mar 2002

The 3rd Congress of the International Harbour Masters' Association will take place in Cape Town, South Africa on 13-17 May. Registration for the Congress takes place between 15:30 and 17:00 on Sunday 12 May at the venue, which is the Holiday Inn Cape Town.