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Business thrives at Seawork 2010
The commercial marine business was confirmed to be in robust health at Seawork 2010, with footfall up on 2009 and an increasing proportion of visitors electing to come for more than one day. 01 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
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More Seawork signings for South Boats
South Boats Special Projects had another impressively good Seawork last week, signing a contract for a further two boats on the last day of the show. 24 Jun 2010
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Over 100 calls for Marco Polo funding
With 101 proposals received by the call deadline, the third Marco Polo II call has attracted a record number of submissions, with over one third addressing short sea shipping. 24 Jun 2010
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Hot news from Seawork 2010
At the start of the final day of Seawork 2010, Maritime Journal takes a look at the latest news to come from the exhibition over the last two days... 17 Jun 2010
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Funding deal for up to 60 wind farm support vessels
North Wales UK based offshore wind farm support vessel specialists OWPMS has partnered with the Brook Henderson Group, a leader in mission critical asset services, in order to provide a bespoke package for offshore wind farm operators, focusing on vessel supply during the construction and operation and maintenance phases throughout Europe, Asia and North America. 16 Jun 2010
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Construction of Wave Hub ‘beach pit’ gets underway
The next stage of the South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering Wave Hub project gets underway this week with the start of excavation work on Hayle beach in Cornwall UK. 16 Jun 2010
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Turbine Access System to debut at Seawork 2010
BMT Nigel Gee and Houlder Ltd have teamed up to develop a unique Turbine Access System (TAS) which will make its world debut at Seawork 2010. 10 Jun 2010
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Marine scientists call for ‘National Parks at Sea’
More than 245 marine scientists from 35 countries are calling for the establishment of a worldwide system of very large, highly protected marine reserves. 10 Jun 2010
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Offshore wind supply chain opportunities at Seawork
A workshop that aims to give insight into supply chain opportunities arising from the UK’s Round 3 Offshore Wind Procurement Programme is to take place at Seawork 2010. 10 Jun 2010
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LD Lines twin ferries now running together
Two sisters are getting back together at Dover UK. LD Lines has announced the addition of a second ship to its Dover - Boulogne route, and since it is the first ferry’s twin, its capabilities are well established. 27 May 2010
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Global shortage of seafarers addressed
The increasingly severe shortage of seafarers and its future impact on the global maritime industry wasl be addressed at an international seminar at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London last month. 24 May 2010
