Features & Videos – Page 2
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NewsSuccessful trials for Sanmar’s latest fully electric tug
Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar is building a tug destined to be the first fully electric one to operate in Latin America, specifically Chile.
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News - VideosChina breaks another turbine record but Europe stands firm
As China breaks yet another record, this time loading the biggest wind turbine blade ever onto a ship, WindEurope says European manufacturers will be sticking to their guns and looking after their own industry.
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NewsTidal, wave or floating wind? 4 emerging Spanish technologies
To date, not a single megawatt of offshore wind has contributed to Spain’s renewable energy total – and this is not surprising as the lack of continental shelf means the water is far too deep for fixed-bottom turbines. It means a host of other technologies are emerging to fill the void, and we look at four of some that were presented at World Maritime Week in Bilbao last week.
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NewsEC must implement fairer rules to halt Chinese ‘disgrace’
Panellists and delegates have accused the EC of ignoring inferior practices in non-European countries that make competition in the sector unfair and a threat to survival.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Echandia on charging up marine battery business
Swedish battery manufacturer Echandia has secured major funding that will enable expansion across Europe and the US and meet growing maritime sector demands.
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NewsStudies examine impact of offshore wind on marine food chain
Southampton’s National Oceanography Centre shares details of studies being carried out to investigate the impact of offshore wind installations on marine life.
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NewsAdvanced Voith tractor tug delivered to Turkish owner
An advanced tug that is only the second to combine Voith Schneider propulsion with dual-fuel LNG/diesel engines has been delivered to a Turkish petrol company.
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Protecting your IP
Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) is key for businesses in commercial marine, particularly in light of increased partnership working and the rapid development of technology.
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NewsFerry makes 7,000nm Atlantic crossing to Canadian home
A ferry has been delivered to Canada after a rather indirect 7,370nm route across the Atlantic to allow for winter weather.
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NewsEU must re-industrialise to keep wind afloat
Europe must re-industrialise to stay afloat in pushing wind objectives and maintaining competitiveness, a WindEurope webinar was told by Director of Advocacy and Messaging Viktoriya Kerelska.
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NewsLighthouse for the industry within Reach
A partnership has launched its first completely Uncrewed Surface Vessel in what it says is a lighthouse moment for the industry.
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NewsCertification must be at the crest of the USV wave
From aviation’s drones to automotive’s driverless cars and computing’s generative AI, automation is quickly becoming a technological and operational reality. It’s all going to need to be regulated and certified, say authors for Maritime Journal from Fugro company SEA-KIT and Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsSubsea cables: A growing backbone in need of strengthening
In an era of rapid offshore wind expansion, increasing global connectivity and a spate of recent sabotage incidents, the reliability of subsea cables is under scrutiny. The Global Underwater Hub is determined to strengthen them.
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NewsCanada joins global offshore wind club
Canada has joined an international alliance that was set up to form ties in the offshore wind sector.
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NewsNew hull fixture promises 11% fuel savings
A pilot project has resulted in vessel fuel savings of 11% thanks to the addition of a submerged wing on the hull.
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NewsOffshore energy islands hit delays despite funding
A Danish-German energy island project in the Baltic Sea has been handed a cool €645 million from the European Commission.
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NewsLeading the charge: Bibby on its electric fleet
The world is electrifying, and UK-based Bibby Marine is determined to be at the forefront of the drive. But it won’t happen offshore without offshore charging, says project director Gavin Forward.
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NewsMeeting the challenges: A jack-up in action
Red 7 Marine’s 50-year-old jack-up barge SeaChallenger is coming into her own offshore England. Serena Shores has a look at what the vessel is doing and how she’s doing it.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Pioneering autonomous H2 USVs
The test launch of autonomous, unmanned surface vessel (USV) Pioneer has been launched by UK-based ACUA Ocean less than one year after Ad Hoc Marine Designs completed the design.
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NewsGlobetrotting Damen tug moves to Jersey
Ports of Jersey has added a tug with an intriguing history to its fleet, having operated on the other side of the world thousands of miles from its new home.
