Industry News – Page 101
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News‘Maersk Connector’ naming
DeepOcean 1 UK Ltd., a subsidiary of the Dutch DeepOcean Group Holding BV (DeepOcean), recently held a naming ceremony for the ‘Maersk Connector’ in corporation with Maersk Supply Service.
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NewsBjarte Skaala: Norsafe designer
It’s been said that the Skaala family “drank lifeboat production along with their milk”; the father starting the original Harding factory in Norway with the oldest son Geir driving Norsafe to multinational status. So it’s not surprising the youngest, Bjarte, soon followed, finishing the lines of his first 20ft workboat ...
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NewsSeawork Asia aiming to strengthen the sector
Seawork Asia aims to provide commercial marine and workboat organisations with the opportunity to explore the potential for growth in China’s growing maritime economy.
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NewsICE welcomes imminent tidal lagoon review
The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) welcomes the imminent commencement of an independent review into tidal lagoons, calling for a speedy decision on the future of tidal power.
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NewsOECD report predicts ocean economy to double
According to a new OECD report, the ocean economy is expected to more than double in size to be worth over US$3.2 trillion by 2030 with more sustainable development.
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NewsAntwerp launches market survey for water bus
The Port of Antwerp Authority has launched an international survey to help make its proposed water bus a reality.
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NewsIMEC and ITF invest in Ukraine marine training
The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have agreed to invest $3M in Ukrainian marine training.
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News‘Sea Installer’ upgrade
Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), part of Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel ‘Sea Installer’.
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NewsWind-powered oil recovery gets closer
For the past year, participants from both the renewables and oil and gas industries have worked together in the DNV GL-led WIN WIN JIP to develop the concept of using floating wind turbines to power a water injection system in detail, and assess its technical and commercial feasibility.
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French ocean energy notches up a gear
Thanks to a recent government decree, over the next seven years, the French government intends to push 100 MW of installed tidal, wave and floating wind capacity and to have awarded tenders for a further 200 MW to 2GW.
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NewsSeacor Marine FSV with Twin Disc
US-headquartered Seacor Marine’s newest fast supply vessel (FSV), the Alya McCall, relies on five high-performance Twin Disc MGX-61500SC QuickShift transmissions.
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NewsMetal Shark awarded 2016 MARAD grant
The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Louisiana-based Metal Shark a small shipyard grant.
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NewsSilverstream says key to success is independent trials
UK-based Silverstream Technologies is celebrating the commercial success of its Silverstream System, an innovative air lubrication technology aimed at helping the marine industry reduce its emissions footprint.
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Norwegian ferry with IMO certified engine
Norway’s Bastø Fosen I ferry is the first commissioned vessel with a globally certified International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III compliant marine engine that does not need urea based after treatment.
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NewsChris Livett: Staying afloat on the Thames
Chris Livett, of Thames vessel operators Livetts, puts his business and financial survival down to being “part marine entrepreneur, part Thames chameleon”, but there’s also a good streak of humanitarian in there as well.
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Seacat and DONG confirm support deal
Danish energy company DONG Energy and UK-based Seacat Services have confirmed a workboat crew deal to support construction operations at the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm.
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News‘Flinterstar’ wreck removal
Flinterstar III BV, the owner of the Dutch freighter ''MV Flinterstar'', has entered into a contract with a consortium of Belgian marine contractors to remove the wreck of the vessel which sank in the North Sea off the coast of Zeebrugge following a collision last October.
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NewsTurbine supply and maintenance
Belgian windfarm developer Rentel NV has announced it has signed a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) with Siemens for the supply and installation of 42 Siemens D7 offshore wind turbines and a 17-year Service and Maintenance Agreement (SMA).
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Successful SEA Europe and EMSA workshop
The Ships and Maritime Equipment Association (SEA Europe) organised its 6th workshop with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
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NewsEMS starts work on TAP project
Global stevedoring, logistics and shipping experts from member companies of the EMS-Fehn-Group have started their work on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
