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Human error sinks New Zealand Navy ship
A court has ruled that a navy auxiliary vessel ran aground because of human error, notably the autopilot not being disengaged while executing a turn.
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Introducing Future Seawork: Innovation Accelerator for the Next Generation!
Are you ready to shape the future of the commercial marine industry? Seawork 2025 invites UK university students to showcase their innovative projects at the leading European commercial marine and workboats exhibition!
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WATCH: Rescue of crew from burning cargo vessel
Rescuers winched five crew to safety from a burning cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea last week, the Swedish Maritime Administration has reported.
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OTD successfully trials technician transfer device
After several years on the drawing board, a Carbon Trust-led project has resulted in successful trials of a technician transfer device.
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Key deals see Decom end 2024 on a high
Decom ends 2024 on a high with key contracts in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico and South America
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International study poses questions on remote pilotage
The International Maritime Pilots’ Association is asking manufacturers to answer a study on the potential of remote pilotage.
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New lifejacket design keeps head above water
TeamO scooped an award at METS for a lifejacket design that keeps the user’s head much higher out of the water.
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Revolutionising offshore operations with predictive AI
New vessel motion prediction technology has been designed to enhance offshore operations with real-time ocean insights
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Intellian expands GMDSS expertise to Busan
A new centre will focus on developing advanced Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) technologies
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Award kudos for digital marine safety training aid
Blue Orange Wave’s simulator training addresses safety challenges including onboarding and crew familiarisation
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'Ruby': Ticking time bomb or damp squib?
With the bulk carrier Ruby’s troubles now entering the next phase, Peter Barker reflects on how this otherwise typical voyage – albeit with a dangerous cargo and some problems along the way – grabbed the world’s attention.
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Subsea tech firm dives deeper into robotics
Subsea technology firm Ashtead has made a ninth purchase in seven years to expand its robotics and survey operations.
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Lifeboat makes 200nm voyage on vegetable oil
UK heating oil supplier Certas says it has powered an RNLI lifeboat with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for 200 nautical miles.
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Garmin acquires Lumishore marine LED lighting
The acquisition of Lumishore will expand Garmin’s innovative solutions all around the vessel.
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'Pressure cooker' of decisions to deal with sunken barge
The salvage of a sinking sand-laden barge was described as a ‘pressure cooker’ of difficult decisions by salvors.
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Burnt-out cargo vessel loaded at Rotterdam
The car carrier that caught fire over a year ago, killing one crew member, has been returned to Rotterdam before she heads off to a new life in the Far East.
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UK firm boosts maritime offering with purchase
Maritime electrical systems supplier Energy Solutions UK has bought Oceanic Systems, which designs and manufactures systems for control and monitoring vessels.
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Blazes and groundings for Smit Salvage
One of Europe’s most important salvage firms has been responding to fires, groundings and pollutant removal in a busy few months.
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MCA publishes draft towing guidance
The increasing number of floating and partially submerged offshore structures has prompted the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to set out draft guidance on towing requirements.
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More efficient watertight door inspections
Cygnus’s Hatch Sure ultrasonic leak detection system is designed for rapid, thorough deck inspections