Industry News – Page 122
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NewsFast cat anniversary
Twenty five years ago headlines around the world rejoiced in a new world record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean for the coveted Hales trophy, more commonly referred to as the ‘Blue Riband’.
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NewsMustang rebrand
South Wales, UK based maritime engineering company Mustang Marine has rebranded as Mainstay Marine Solutions.
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NewsChris Jakeman: B Marshall Marine
It’s been an interesting shift for Chris Jakeman: from working as a engineer with a specialism in mechatronics to boatbuilding. Especially as he wasn’t, in the beginning, even particularly interested in boats.
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NewsPanama locks filling begins
Jan de Nul Group’s involvement in the building of the new Panama Canal locks is coming to an end, as the filling of the new infrastructure has begun on the Atlantic side.
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Remote vessel management
AST Marine Sciences Ltd (AST MSL), a subsidiary of Applied Satellite Technology Limited, is extending its portfolio to include telemetry iRAMS (intelligent remote asset monitoring), fleet monitoring and SCADA remote engine monitoring for the maritime and offshore windfarm sector.
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NewsDamen leads LeanShips project
Damen is coordinating a multi-party, EU-supported project that aims to develop eight demonstrable concepts for low energy and near-to-zero emissions (Lean) ships.
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NewsTidal Lagoon project gets the go ahead
In the UK, the energy and climate secretary has granted planning permission for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project in South Wales.
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NewsNew partnership for sensor innovation
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and the Innovation Centre for Sensor & Imaging Systems (CENSIS), are collaborating to support innovation and development of new sensor technologies.
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Kongsberg extends hydroacoustic product range
Kongsberg Maritime has extended its portfolio of sophisticated scientific hydroacoustic products with the launch of the Simrad EK80, a high precision wideband echo sounder.
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NewsThree vessel deal
Argentinian company Cooperativa De Trabajos Portuarios Limitada de San Martín has signed a contract for the delivery of two Damen ASD 2810 tugs and one Cutter Section Dredger 500.
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NewsWärtsilä completes acquisition of MSI
Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the acquisition of Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) for a purchase price of around €295m.
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NewsFirst Damen Multi Cat 3013 for MCS
The UK’s Maritime Craft Services (MCS) Ltd has taken delivery of its first Damen Multi Cat 3013, making the company one of the largest operators of Damen vessels in the world, with 14 vessels in its fleet.
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NewsWind rotor for ships
Norsepower and Bore Ltd of Finland have announced the successful sea trial of Norsepower’s Rotor Sail Solution, a new wind propulsion technology for ships.
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NewsOSIL expands offering
UK-based oceanographic systems engineering company, Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL), is now offering corer and grab refurbishment services.
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NewsNew professional standards working group
A new Maritime Coastguard Agency/Certifying Authority (MCA/CA) working group has been formed to support the application of the new UK Workboat Code, the final issue of which is due later this year.
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NewsExpanding civil engineering capacity
D’Appolonia, the engineering consulting company of Italy’s RINA Group, has strengthened its civil engineering capability by acquiring Milan-based civil engineering consultancy SC Sembenelli Consulting.
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NewsPassenger shipbuilding returns to the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight, UK ferry operator Red Funnel has confirmed that it is bringing fast ferry construction back to the UK with the announcement that its new passenger ferry Red Jet 6 will be built in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
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EU project to increase safety at sea
Danelec Marine is to lead a working group for a “ground breaking” European project that aims to increase safety of navigation and efficiency at sea.
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NewsJoining forces in navigation
Norway’s e-navigation specialist Navtor has joined forces with Nautic AB, a leading provider of navigational equipment, charts and publications to the Swedish market, to launch a new navigation company called Navtor Nautic AB.
