Industry News – Page 175
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NewsNed-Deck and Palfinger Marine unite
Global marine lifting, loading and handling solutions manufacturer, Palfinger, has united Ned-Deck Marine with Palfinger Marine under the new company name, Palfinger Ned-Deck.
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Lerwick’s strong start
Port users across various sectors have contributed to a strong first quarter performance at Lerwick Harbour in the Shetlands.
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NewsRoke tracking device for lifejackets
The UK’s engineering R&D company, Roke Manor Research Ltd, has developed AGITATE, a self charging miniaturised tracking device for lifejackets to lower costs of monitoring and regulating man overboard lifejackets.
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Novorossiysk grows
NUTEP, container terminal operator in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, has completed the latest phase of its ambitious development programme with the upgrade of its railway facilities there.
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Kalmar acquisition
Crane manufacturer Kalmar has acquired total ownership in the Spanish crane refurbishment and maintenance service company Mareiport, S.A.
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NewsWalcon award for professionalism
AWARD: Marine design and construction expert, Walcon Marine, has been awarded with an honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) award – one of only eight given out globally in recognition of its long service to the marina industry.
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NewsGreen technology partnership
There’s a new green technology partnership in Japan – Eco Marine Power (EMP) has teamed up with KEI System Ltd to launch a new system capable of monitoring and controlling eco power devices and fuel consumption onboard vessels.
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BV for Danish ferry
The international classification society Bureau Veritas has classed the first passenger ferry built in Bangladesh for a Danish owner and operation in Danish waters.
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NewsIMO promotes PSSA awareness
IMO has launched a new interactive display on Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) at its headquarters and a new PSSA website to promote awareness on the issue.
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NewsMacGregor winches for tugs
MacGregor, part of global cargo company, Cargotec, has won an offshore winch contract from three Chinese shipyards: Fujian Southeast, Fuzhou Baima and Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering.
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NewsGetting SMARTer with waterways
The biennial Strategic Maritime Asset Research and Transformation Rivers Conference (SMART) will once again look at bringing together the best in inland waterway transport and technology to share best practice.
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NewsCWind orders second CTruk workboat
The UK’s offshore windfarm constructor and maintenance company, CWind, has ordered a second CWhisper ‘Swath’ workboat from CTruk Boats Ltd.
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NewsFirst UK wind sector council meeting
The first meeting of the new UK offshore wind sector council took place this week, chaired by the chief corporate officer of Scottish Power, Keith Anderson, and Business and Energy Minister, Michael Fallon.
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NewsNorwegian nous wins at snakes and ladders
What makes Johannes D. Neteland believe he can turn Norwegian lifting equipment manufacturer TTS “into a billion Euro company in the next three years”?
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NewsAtlantic action plan revealed
The European Commission has adopted an action plan to help revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean area.
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NewsMustang Marine expansion
The UK boatbuilder Mustang Marine is planning to create 100 jobs as part of a £1.5m expansion following strong global orders – a move that will double its workforce.
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IMO consultation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has started a six month consultation period during which it will seek widespread input on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments.
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NewsScorpion puts the sting into RIBs
The UK’s Scorpion RIBs has announced the formation of a new commercial division, offering a new range of RIBs from 8m to 10m to the commercial market.
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NewsHalyard exhausts for Alicat
The UK’s marine exhaust specialist, Halyard, has designed, built and installed a full exhaust silencer system for Alicat Workboats’ four new windfarm support vessels (WFSVs).
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NewsItalian energy sector attracts investors
The renewable energy sector in Italy continues to attract investors despite the economic uncertainties and regulatory constraints, according to merger and acquisition (M&A) data provider, Mergermarket.
