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‘Big Society’ encourages Port of Dover privatisation
Following last week’s announcement that a key feature of the UK Port of Dover’s strategy could be ready to roll ‘in a matter of weeks’, there has now been a ministerial call for more discussion on the subject of the port’s privatisation. 29 Jul 2010
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Female rowers first around Great Britain
Four female rowers became the first women ever to row around the coast of Britain, completing an epic 51 days at sea in their tiny boat at Tower Bridge in London on Sunday morning. 29 Jul 2010
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EMSA helps combat US Gulf oil spill
Federal authorities in the US have accepted an offer from The European Marine Safety Agency to supply a high capacity oil skimmer following the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. 22 Jul 2010
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UK government reaffirms port rates reversal
The UK’s Local Government Minister Bob Neill reaffirmed on Tuesday the industry saving action taken by the new coalition government to help port based businesses facing an insolvency threat after being hit with significant and unexpected port taxes in 2008. 22 Jul 2010
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BP wellhead efforts hoping for closure
Concerns that a new well head cap placed by BP on its leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico could fail continue to delay testing. 15 Jul 2010
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Transport saga ends for east German ferry boats
Two east German river ferry newbuildings have completed an epic delivery journey from a small shipyard in the heart of Europe across the world to Africa. 15 Jul 2010
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Schools take up the Challenge for mariners’ charity
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society in the UK is calling on schools to take a Challenge and go walk about, at the same time as raising money for a good cause. 15 Jul 2010
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Chinese giant blows into Scotland
SeaEnergy PLC say that its 80% subsidiary SeaEnergy Renewables Ltd (SERL) and Chinese company Nantong COSCO Ship Steel Structure Co. Ltd (NCSC) have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA). 08 Jul 2010
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New ISO standards to improve marine fuels
New editions of two ISO standards on marine fuels have been developed to meet higher international requirements for air quality, ship safety, engine performance and crew health. 08 Jul 2010
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Subsea gas pipeline planned for Thames power stations
Survey work is under way in the Thames Estuary in preparation for a 270km long subsea pipeline proposed by E.ON that will transport CO2 gasses from seven power plants and a refinery in the Thames and Medway area to a carbon capture and storage facility at the disused Hewett gas field in the North Sea off Norfolk. 05 Jul 2010
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Ramsgate rides the windfarm wave
Offshore wind farm developments are bringing welcome business to many sectors of the marine industries in the UK and the port of Ramsgate is one of the many ports small and large reaping the benefit of what is promising to be a significant long term opportunity. 05 Jul 2010
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A game of two halves for European wind
This week saw a mixed picture in Europe’s offshore renewables sector. Four offshore wind demonstrator units are being put together through a partnership between two Norwegian energy companies and GE Energy. 01 Jul 2010
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Seafarers disenfranchised by accident treatment
A pledge to provide direct input from seafarers to debates at the International Maritime Organisation was delivered by the Nautical Institute’s new president. 01 Jul 2010
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Echopilot’s forward looking innovation wins Seawork award
British sonar specialist Echopilot Marine Electronics Ltd won the overall Spirit of Innovation Award at Seawork 2010. 24 Jun 2010
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Gulf spill raises Jones Act issues
The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) testified before Congress last week that if it is necessary to waive the Jones Act in order to mobilise enough oil pollution control vessels to the Gulf of Mexico, it can be done very quickly. 24 Jun 2010
