More than salvage: Tugs take on Europe’s toughest marine jobs
European salvage contractors have been deploying an increasingly diverse range of tugs, sheerlegs and specialist marine assets as they respond to casualties while expanding into offshore energy and infrastructure projects.
Heading for the HaiSea
The HaiSea Marine partnership, a joint venture between Seaspan and the Haisla Nation of British Columbia, is to welcome two new additions to the fleet.
Tight, tighter, tightest - new supply contract for Libra-Plast
Watertight, weathertight and gastight doors and hatches are on order from Libra-Plast for the Colombian Navy’s new PES (Strategic Surface Platform) frigate.
Support agreement for five newbuild ASD tugs signed
New vessels to be deployed for offshore terminal operations in West Africa are to benefit from a long-term propulsion service support agreement signed by Kongsberg Maritime and KOTUG International.
Under scrutiny as four thousand eyes watch technical inspection
Damen Shiprepair has completed an exceptional project for AIDA Cruises’ vessel AIDAmar, carrying out an annual bottom survey with around 2,000 passengers still on board.
Marine Electrician Skills Bootcamp hits 50-learner milestone
A practical training programme helping people move into high-demand marine careers is preparing to launch its fifth cohort, after supporting nearly 50 people to train as marine electricians across the Solent, UK.
Fatal RIB crash exposes law gap between leisure and commercial marine
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has renewed its long-standing call for statutory alcohol limits in recreational boating after finding alcohol was a factor in a fatal RIB accident.
More than salvage: Tugs take on Europe’s toughest marine jobs
European salvage contractors have been deploying an increasingly diverse range of tugs, sheerlegs and specialist marine assets as they respond to casualties while expanding into offshore energy and infrastructure projects.
On the crest of a wave: Tide rises for Europe’s ocean energy sector
The wave energy sector has made significant progress across Europe in recent years – and strong currents continue to buoy its surge towards technological and commercial maturity, reports Abigail Williams.
On the crest of a wave: Tide rises for Europe’s ocean energy sector
The wave energy sector has made significant progress across Europe in recent years – and strong currents continue to buoy its surge towards technological and commercial maturity, reports Abigail Williams.
