Industry News – Page 111
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NewsThe cost of not closely monitoring engine work
A new report from mutual marine insurance company The Swedish Club shows that incorrect maintenance and repair continues to be the most frequent cause of main engine damage – a trend which has continued unabated since the Club began monitoring the issue nearly ten years ago.
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NewsDelivery of first AlphaBridge
Rotterdam-based Alphatron Marine has announced the delivery of the first 46-inch display AlphaBridge for patrol vessel TTS Speyside.
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NewsVeth hybrid Z-drive system for Eddy Tug
Netherlands-based Veth Propulsion has signed a contract at Europort 2015 with Holland Shipyard for the delivery of two VZ-1800 Hybrid Drives. The Z-drive hybrid system will also include an inline E-motor opposite the Mitsubishi diesel engine, and generator sets for the new build Eddy tug 24-75.
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NewsSwansea Marine innovation quarter
The UK’s University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) ambitious plan to develop a Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter in the city’s SA1 development has taken a step forward.
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NewsMTS delivers 'Sea Slice' to Danish owners
UK-based Marine and Towage Services Group (MTS) has announced the completion of a charter to deliver a specialist offshore vessel to Danish owners, Advanced Offshore Solutions.
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Annual review of the MST sector
The Society of Maritime Industries, based in London, has produced its seventh business survey of the British maritime scientific industry.
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DP World acquires remaining Southampton terminal stake
Dubai-based DP World has acquired the remaining 49% stake in DP World Southampton from Associated British Ports (ABP) which has made the operator the sole owner of the business.
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DEME appointment
Wim Biesemans has joined the Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group, DEME.
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NAPA expands network
NAPA, the maritime software, services and data analysis expert, has opened a new German office to allow the firm to strengthen its market position and develop closer collaboration with customers.
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NewsKotug wins KVNR shipping award
Dutch company Kotug has received the KVNR Shipping Award for its ART80-32 Hybrid Rotortugs.
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NewsSonardyne MD
Subsea technology company, Sonardyne International Ltd., UK, has appointed Robin Bjorøy as its new Managing Director.
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NewsEco-friendly Novec used on Gobbler vessel
UK-based Gobbler Boats has installed a pre-engineered system and 3M’s innovative Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid from US-headquartered Sea-Fire, on its offshore 290 oil spill recover vessel (OSRV).
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NewsPiriou pair for windfarm support duties
French boatbuilder Piriou has delivered two 21m offshore windfarm support vessels called ‘Challenger’ and ‘Excalibur’ to UK-based North Sea Logistics. Built in Vietnam, the vessels will be operated in the North Sea.
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Imtech renamed RH Marine
Following its recent acquisition by Parcom Capital and Pon Holdings, Imtech Marine has now been renamed as RH Marine Group.
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NewsDEME organises supply chain events
Belgian dredging, marine engineering and environmental group, DEME, has organised supply chain events to support the UK offshore wind industry.
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NewsCarrousel RAVE order
Leading towage and salvage specialist Multraship, through its subsidiary Novatug BV, has commissioned the construction of two Robert Allan designed Carrousel Rave Tugs (CRTs) from Damen Shipyards Group.
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NewsReal-time audio visual with AlphaEye
Rotterdam-based Alphatron Marine has introduced the AlphaEye service communication tool with real-time audio and visual support.
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NewsDamen shoalbusters for SMIT
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has held a naming ceremony for the first of two Shoalbusters for SMIT Amandla Marine.
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NewsNew joint venture for Amsterdam
Announced at Europort 2015 in Rotterdam, Dutch Offshore Base BV is a new joint venture between Ter Haak Group, Dutch Offshore Group and Rotterdam Offshore Group.
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News10 GW of offshore wind power
The UK’s offshore wind market now has more than 10GW of offshore electricity following two new project announcements, according to RenewableUK.
