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Unexploded seabed bomb refuses to remain unexploded
For those of us who read (or write) updates in MJ about UXO (Unexploded ordinance) route surveys, and wonder what would actually happen if an old bomb ever got pulled up, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has some illuminating answers.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Garmin acquires Vesper Marine
Garmin has acquired Vesper Marine, a privately-held, New Zealand-headquartered provider of AIS, VHF and vessel monitoring solutions for the marine industry.
Latest Appointments
IMarEST appoints new chief executive
The Insitute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has appointed a new chief executive.
Combining swath bathymetry and side scan sonar
A specialist in high resolution sonar imaging systems and underwater technology, has recently introduced a new combined swath bathymetry & side scan sonar system.
Offshore wind growth prompts subsea cash injection
Baird Capital’s Global Private Equity team has announced an investment in one Scottish underwater equipment specialist with big ambitions in offshore renewables.
Sustainability assessment tool
A new online tool develops a self-assessment score for marine contracting companies to measure their progress against other contractors.
Small vessel and USV optimised survey software
Danish hydrographic survey specialist company EIVA has released a new entry-level version of its popular hydrographic survey software.
Ground engineering investment
Aarsleff Ground Engineering has upgraded and expanded its Newark plant premises which accommodates the company’s extensive fleet of rigs, fabrication shop, training facility, machinery, and equipment available to hire.
How LTE/5G is disrupting maritime connectivity
Reducing costs and improving communications in the maritime industry
Italdraghe and Torqeedo announce new emission-free electric drives for commercial and working marine vessels
Torqeedo and Italdraghe today announced the joint development of an outboard, retractable electric propulsion system for commercial and working vessels in inland and urban waterways.
Bourbon transforms fleet management
Digitalising day-to-day operations helps ship owners reduce costs
Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry launched
East by West Ferries has officially launched Ika Rere, New Zealand’s first fully electric, zero-emission passenger ferry, which will enter full service by the end of the first quarter of 2022.
Hybrid and high-speed ferries take design and lightweighting skills to the extreme
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferries, set to launch in London in autumn 2022 and spring 2023.
Oceanology International to reopen its doors
Following the recent significant re-relaxation of Covid restrictions in the UK, the Oceanology International exhibition and conference is set to return to ExCel London in March 2022.
Second leg encircling crane order
Huisman has announced the signing of a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for delivery of another 2,600mt Leg Encircling Crane (LEC).
ScotWind tender success
Ocean Winds is celebrating its award of block NE4 by the Crown Estate Scotland in the recently announced ScotWind seabed tender.
Floating offshore wind success
Houlder is developing a tool to optimise maintenance of floating offshore wind foundations
World’s first ‘hybrid skimmer separator’ comes to the UK
A Swedish tech developer with a clever new device with a pumping mechanism based on the human heart has partnered with a prominent UK environmental services company.
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Adaptable wipers for any market
A great quality product is adaptable to a multitude of markets and that’s the case with DuroWiper systems. Proving that its wipers are much more than just a ‘marine product’, the firm recently supplied a DuroWiper system for the new observation tower at the MoD’s Castlemartin Tank range.
UZMAR News - Two Tugboats Sold
UZMAR Group of Turkey and Augustea Gran Colombia, part of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei SPA, signed a deal last week for the delivery of two RAstar 3200 series enhanced tugboats with 32 mt. LOA and 81 tones of BP.
MED MARINE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEW COLLABORATION WITH TASNEEF
Turkey’s leading tugboat operator and shipbuilder Med Marine is maintaining its powerful role in the Middle East.
IRM Load deflection test and Rnd Testing writeup
IRM is happy to announce the completion of its new and independent testing facility which can test physical and chemical properties of all types of rubber fenders and offshore rubber engineering products.
MARINE ENGINEERING SPECIALIST JOINS INDUSTRY MAJORS IN LAUNCH OF OPERATION ZERO INITIATIVE
The UK’s leading marine power and electrical engineering specialist - MJR Power and Automation – has this week announced its support and involvement in the launch of ‘Operation Zero’ with the vision to see zero-emission vessels deployed at North Sea offshore windfarms by 2025.
Marine Engineering Specialist Announces Contract Win with SMS Towage
The UK’s leading marine power and electrical engineering specialist – Teesside based MJR Power and Automation – has this month announced it has successfully secured a contract with the UK’s largest independent towage company, SMS Towage.
MJR to Power Versatile Subsea Trenching Vehicle
MJR Power and Automation, located in the North East of England, has secured a contract with major offshore equipment supplier Osbit to assist with the design and construction of a 1200kW Offshore Power Van for the new subsea trenching vehicle, named Swordfish
Commercial Marine Network in association with the Workboat Association, Series 2 Session 3
Sign up today to attend Session 3 of ‘Get Set for Workboat 2050’, this free to attend session will focus on ‘Transfer & Access: Managing crew transfer safety in offshore energy and port operations’ and will take place online on 3rd February 10:00-11:00 UTC.
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