In the face of increased demand for off-shore wind energy, UK engineering consultancy Ricardo is creating a dedicated team to service a significant growth in demand for consultancy expertise, including the provision of advanced technologies and innovations developed by the company....

The second version of the wave and tidal energy arrays design tool DTOcean has been released, offering full levelised cost of energy (LCoE) calculation for the first time....

The German seaport of Emden has signed a contract to service the country’s biggest offshore wind farm complex being built for operation from year’s end, writes Tom Todd....

German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion has signed a major contract with Italian company Renexia for the building and installation of the first Italian offshore wind farm writes Dag Pike....

The ENTROPI project, launched to the industry at Seawork International 2018, is identifying areas of targeted innovation which can achieve significant cost reductions in multi-use platforms at sea....

Mainstay Marine Solutions, workboat builders and marine engineers in South West Wales, has been awarded a contract from AMOG Consulting Ltd for the construction of its Wave Energy Converter (WEC) technology demonstrator device....

A new Inspection Maintenance Repair (IMR) vessel is equipped with three different Schottel propulsion systems to enable maximum manoeuvrability and a high free-running speed....

Doeksen which operates routes across the Wadden Sea will be deploying two new ferries that will be the first to be powered by MTU's new mobile 16-cylinder single-fuel gas engines writes Dag Pike....

Rolls-Royce has secured a contract with Italian shipbuilder Cantiere Navale Vittoria for the supply of a marine propulsion package to a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) under construction for the Maltese armed forces....

A new series of free industry seminars is touring the world promoting the use of methanol as a marine fuel....

Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch believes the global maritime industry is now on the threshold of a committed move towards renewable energy....

The Finland-headquartered technology group Wärtsilä has announced that its LJX series of modular waterjets has been upgraded to deliver even greater efficiency with low levels of cavitation and underwater noise....

The second phase of a 35-hectare development for marine enterprise in Plymouth has secured funding and planning permission....

Four 150t capacity Straightpoint (SP) compression load cells from Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) have been used to weigh a Belgium bridge that had been removed for repair by Hye after a canal boat collision....

Edinburgh Marina Holdings, the developer behind Edinburgh Marina has announced the appointment of McLaughlin & Harvey as the main contractor for the first phase of this major new development....

Civil and environmental engineering business Land & Water Group is encouraging young people to consider a career within the sector as National Apprenticeship Week takes place....

The new Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System with intuitive user interface increases operational efficiency by enabling contractors to perform drilling and piling operations quickly, safely and accurately....

Geo-data specialist Fugro will undertake a marine site characterisation project comprising a seabed investigation and borehole drilling at the 1400MW capacity Hollandse Kust (west) Wind Farm Zone....

Bull Products is protecting workers with its wireless fire alarms during the £350 million expansion of Aberdeen Harbour....

Recently, Netherlands' BigLift Shipping and China's Chung Yang Shipping have agreed to cooperate in heavy transport shipping. Their four heavy transport vessels will be commercially operated by BigLift Shipping....

US-headquartered SeaRobotics Corporation has announced the successful completion of its factory acceptance testing of its new entry into the autonomous workboat market....

New EMODnet digital vessel density maps allow users to visualise vessel movement patterns and the distribution of maritime traffic in European waters to help manage maritime space and activities....

In order to give naval vessels more opportunities to fix their position, the Dutch system integrator RH Marine has integrated an optical bearing device (OBD) in WECDIS, the company’s digital chart system for military purposes....

Seawork exhibitor Survitec has launched a unique backpack in which to carry fire-fighting foam, allowing first responders to fight marine fires more efficiently....

SHOXS has showcased its X Series Shock mitigating pedestals at Seawork 2018 where its X4 model had its European launch....

Marine South East hosted a workshop at Seawork 2018 to discuss the concept of multi-use platforms at sea (MUPS), explore their potential uses and business opportunities for the supply and value chains....

SHOCK-WBV launched its under-seat suspension unit to reduce whole body vibration at Seawork 2018....

Norsafe has launched a new 12m rescue and patrol boat with rigid bulwarks, a D-fender configuration and flexible use deck space....

Cummins has launched a fuel and cost-efficient version of its X15 engine for the marine market featuring its latest fuel system product with high injection pressure for fuel optimisation....