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Profitability and downsizing at IHC Merwede
The Dutch builder of dredgers and other specialised vessels, IHC Merwede, saw its revenue increase slightly to €1.13bn last year compared to €1.09bn in 2008, but with net profit down to €57m from €76m. 22 Apr 2010
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2010 Marco Polo funding deadline draws near
The European Commission for Energy and Transport is offering a total of €64m in Marco Polo funds to eligible companies who submit project proposals by the fast approaching deadline of 18 May. 22 Apr 2010
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Algae biofuel could launch new coastal industry
Researchers from the University of Southampton have been selected by the Carbon Trust to join a ‘UK dream team’ of top scientists to find world beating formula for algae biofuel. 14 Apr 2010
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Research team discovers deepest undersea volcanic vents
A British led scientific expedition discovered the world's deepest undersea volcanic vents last weekend. Known as 'black smokers', they were found 3.1 miles (5,000m) down in the Cayman Trough in the Caribbean. 14 Apr 2010
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German ferry veteran starts over again after big refit
Much travelled and again renamed ferry veteran Spiekeroog 1V is back in island service off the North German coast after a comprehensive refit and technical overhaul in Husum. 08 Apr 2010
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Nautical Institute lines up Plimsoll Award
The London based Nautical Institute has won the 2010 Samuel Plimsoll Award for its outstanding services to the marine industry, which include developing training and codes of practice, as well as disseminating important safety information. 08 Apr 2010
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Seawork Marine Services runs Dive Tank at Seawork 2010
Fareham UK based Seawork Marine Services Ltd is this year planning and coordinating operations of the quayside Dive Tank at Seawork 2010. Scotland’s underwater equipment specialist, Searchwise Ltd, continues its supply of the Dive Tank. 07 Apr 2010
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Ancient boatyard brings award winning practices to Seawork
An historic Cornish boatyard will be celebrating at Seawork 2010 after being named South West Employer of the Year for its outstanding dedication to developing the skills of its staff. 07 Apr 2010
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Book Reviews for April 2010
Book reviews this time include ‘Significant small ships of 2009’, ‘Elements of Modern Ship Construction’, and ‘Sell Up and Cruise the Inland Waterways - How to get the most out of the inland cruising lifestyle’. Enjoy. 06 Apr 2010
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Remanufactured engine gives new life to pushboat
Another 20 to 30 years of life and a fuel saving of some 7% are claimed for the German pushboat Rhenus-Schub 1 now that it boasts a remanufactured Wärtsilä main engine. 05 Apr 2010
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EMSA prepares for another busy year
As staff settle into their new riverside headquarters in Lisbon the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has announced its 2010 work programme, including plans to develop new projects, improve existing activities and illustrate the value of the agency to EU Member States and the European public in general. 01 Apr 2010
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Rates error behind Goole terminal closure
A recent casualty of the UK Government’s retrospective rates bills levied on port businesses, port and stevedoring agency Scotline Terminal Goole (STG), was caused by government incompetence, as it has emerged that the £701,000 bill that forced them into liquidation was a mistake. 01 Apr 2010
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Lifejackets on workboats at Seawork
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be coordinating a demonstration in the water at Seawork 2010, along with the RNLI, each day of the show at around 1:30pm. 30 Mar 2010
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UK Budget promises £60m for ports
UK chancellor Alistair Darling announced Government funding of up to £60m for the development of port sites to meet the needs of offshore wind turbine manufacturers looking to locate new facilities in the UK. 25 Mar 2010
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Tsunami early warning system for Cyprus
A new offshore sensor system to help detect and provide early warnings of tsunamis in the eastern Mediterranean Sea is being developed. 25 Mar 2010
