Comment and Analysis
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Difficult questions for private security firms
The implementation of a much needed private security firm accreditation process, is underway but there are still worrying gaps on particular aspects of the carrying of arms on commercial craft. 19 Jan 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Renewables policy saves EU €6bn a year
Stepping up to a next phase in policy support for renewable energy could save the EU €4bn of policy costs a year. 12 Jan 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Tread carefully with new Marine Licenses
The Marine Management Organisation is the main UK coastal regulator, writes Andrew Oldland QC, a specialist in maritime regulatory law at Michelmores solicitors. 16 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Port of Amsterdam plans biomassive growth
The port of Amsterdam is gearing up for a boom in biomass volumes as a result of an increasing focus on renewable energy and new Dutch Government proposals. 15 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Marine works boosted by Autumn Statement
RenewableUK, the renewable energy trade association, has welcomed a series of Government announcements giving strong support to the renewables sector. 15 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Van Oord order survives Sietas insolvency
Hamburg based shipbuilder JJ Sietas has filed for insolvency, with hopes that its current construction programme, including a windfarm installation vessel for Van Oord, will remain on track. 15 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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CEDA takes position on underwater sound
A position paper on ‘Underwater Sound in Relation to Dredging’, to which ABPmer in the UK contributed, has been published by the Central Dredging Association (CEDA). 14 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Marine renewables face skills shortage
The excitement and investment in the marine renewables market is great news for the UK marine industries, guaranteeing high numbers of UK jobs and a profitable export market. 13 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Vibration awareness training for RIB crew
Millions of workers in Europe are exposed to mechanical vibration transmitted to the hands from powered hand tools or to the whole body through industrial seating. 08 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Funnelback transforms MJ search function
The parent company of Maritime Journal, Mercator Media, has today launched new and improved ‘search’ functionality for its websites that will provide users with more relevant results faster. 01 Dec 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Clear signals benefit lives at risk
“Systems need to be configured to meet the existing operational procedures of the coast station and not the other way around”, Peter Batt of ICS Electronics told Maritime Journal. 29 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal
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‘World’s largest lock’ underway in Antwerp
Construction officially began on Monday in the Port of Antwerp for construction of the €340m Deurganck lock, the second lock on the left bank. 24 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Cargo clipper sails back to the future
The age-old sight of clipper rig cargo ships might make a return to coastal, short sea and possibly even ferry routes. 10 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal
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SOX knocks boxes onto roads
The 2015 sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations may increase bunker fuel costs by 87%, forcing as much as half of the present freight that transits through these areas onto the roads. 10 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal
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New ICE chief calls for clean energy
Meeting carbon emissions targets requires concerted and unprecedented action from Government, the construction industry and the civil engineering profession. 08 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal
