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MSI helps France invade England
The long awaited film ‘Robin Hood’ recently hit British screens following a successful debut at the Cannes Film Festival. 24 May 2010
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Clean green terminal of the future
The Norway based shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has unveiled a concept for a zero emissions ocean cargo marine terminal of the future, powered by the sun and the wind. 19 May 2010
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Polar Bear plans to prove global warming
Adventurer and TV personality Bear Grylls is planning his next epic RIB adventure, which will take place in August when he traverses Canada’s infamous North West Passage from east to west aboard an 11m Zodiac MACH II Hurricane RIB. 13 May 2010
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Second dome goes down to plug Gulf spill
The second of BP’s spill containment domes was deployed yesterday in another to attempt to cap off the main oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. However, the action is not yet completed, and there will still be tense moments in the hook-up phase yet to come. The dome has reached the seafloor and is expected to be activated by Monday. 13 May 2010
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Milford Haven looks to the future
Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) in the UK announced the start of a series of consultations this week as part of a master planning process, the aim of which is to determine the future development requirements of the Port over the next thirty years. 13 May 2010
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Engineering attempt readied to stem US oil spill
Today the world seems to be holding it’s breath to see if BP’s latest attempt to contain the oil gushing from the seabed in the Gulf of Mexico will work. 06 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 will be addressed at an international seminar at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London on 11 May. 06 May 2010
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European Parliament report highlights maritime issues
A European Parliament report highlighting the importance of the maritime transport sector to Europe’s economy, authored by European Conservatives and Reformists member Peter Van Dalen MEP, was adopted yesterday. 06 May 2010
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Forth Ports rejects third proposal
The Forth Ports board in the UK has voted unanimously to reject the latest proposal of £14.00 per share from the Northstream consortium that includes competitor Peel Ports. Two previous bids were for £13.40 and £12.85 per share. 06 May 2010
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Crucial marine electronics from Seawork exhibitor
Lymington UK based fishing charter company Beyond the Blue has selected a range of Lowrance marine electronics and navigation equipment, a brand of Seawork exhibitor Navico. 29 Apr 2010
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UK offshore wind hits milestone 1GW
The landmark first gigawatt (GW) of installed offshore UK wind energy capacity was reached this week as two wind farms off the coast of Britain began generating electricity. 29 Apr 2010
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High speed boat operators pursue injury reduction
The recent High Speed Boat Operations forum highlighted that the biggest factor restricting the use of such craft is not their actual speed but rather, the vulnerability of the human crew and passengers. 29 Apr 2010
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Siemens offshore wind makes call for suppliers
Siemens Wind Power is looking for suppliers to support the expansion of its European offshore wind market interest and will host a sourcing event in Rotherham, UK on 17 June. The deadline for registering is Wednesday 28 April. 26 Apr 2010
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Dover steps in to help stranded passengers
The Port of Dover has stepped into the breach left by the recent airline crisis. Through a concerted and coordinated effort by port and ferry operators to help stranded travellers, the port helped over quarter of a million people to get home. 22 Apr 2010
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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion demo progresses
An ocean thermal energy power generation demonstration project in America could establish that the technology has the potential to join wind as a major source of marine renewable energy. 22 Apr 2010
