Industry News – Page 57
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Ship design acquisition
Private equity investor Vaaka Partners has become the majority shareholder of Foreship, a Finnish company specializing in ship design and engineering.
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NewsCitynet Insurance Brokers makes appointment
Citynet Insurance Brokers have appointed a new head of marine global placements.
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NewsMassive Polish windfarm plans
The latest developments in plans to build Poland’s biggest ever offshore windfarms are set to be unveiled at the Maritime Economy Forum Gdynia (MEFG) on October 11.
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NewsSecond call for ocean energy project
A project aiming to accelerate ocean energy’s transition from single prototype to multi-device farms by providing free access to world-leading test centres has launched its second call today.
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Date change for European Shipping Week
The dates for European Shipping Week have been brought forward to coincide more closely with Brussels-based activities by the European Parliament, Council and the European Commission.
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NewsConference to address digital developments
Maritime professionals will be able to learn about the latest developments in digital and cleantech for the shipping industry at an innovative event next year.
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Industry warned not to neglect cyber “hygiene”
A satellite communications specialist has warned that cyber hygiene is as important for the shipping industry as cyber security.
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NewsILAMA appoints chair
A longstanding maritime professional has been appointed chair of the International Lifesaving Appliance Manufacturers’ Association (ILAMA).
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SMART sale
International design, engineering, science and management consultancy BMT, has sold its UK-based SMART business to GreenSteam, a majority owned company of BP.
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NewsJulien Le Feuvre: Dometic
“It’s all about keeping people warm in winter, cool in summer – that’s the same, whether it’s a leisure or work boat,” said Julien Le Feuvre of Dometic. “But crossing over, we had to adapt to different priorities”.
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NewsFabio Buzzi killed in powerboat accident
Three men, including Italian racing icon and fast patrol boat specialist Fabio Buzzi have been killed in a powerboat record attempt.
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NewsPensions Regulator backing for maritime scheme
Ensign, which claims to be the UK’s only maritime pension specialist, has received master trust authorisation from The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
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Cross-sectional cyber security team
Classification Society ClassNK has established a cross-sectional cyber security project team made up of ship and security experts of the Society in order to accelerate its cyber security service in response to the expanding needs of clients.
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NewsGerman shipbroking partnership
Columbia Shipmanagement has announced a strategic co-operation between its offshore and energy subsidiary CSM Energy and Waterworks Offshore Services, one of the leading German offshore shipbroking houses with a strong footprint in the Offshore Renewable Market, combining traditional and Hanseatic shipbrokerage services focusing on Sale & Purchase and Chartering of ...
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NewsKimmo Rauma: Danfoss Editron
Kimmo Rauma of Danfoss Editron, the company that helped bring hybridisation to the Estonian Police and Border Guard, is more than happy that the results from its latest installation onboard the 4.3MW ‘Ellen’ will be openly shared. In fact, he believes it’s the only real way forward.
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NewsMajor shipowners to address sector challenges
The opening ceremony of one of Europe’s biggest conferences is set to include insight from four major shipowners on some of the key challenges facing the maritime sector.
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NewsCustoms accreditation could ease the passage of Brexit
One of the UK’s leading port operators, has been officially accredited with the internationally recognised quality mark of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) at all its principal ports by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.
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NewsBrexit silver lining for shortsea shipping
Representatives of Europe’s second largest port have predicted a modal shift from ferry to container transport by shortsea shipping following Brexit.
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NewsIrish port creates Brexit customs stronghold
An Irish port has doubled the size of its customs facilities in preparation for the UK’s increasingly likely departure from the European Union (EU) with a no-deal Brexit on 31 October.
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NewsO&M contract award
A three-year contract for Equinor’s Dudgeon offshore windfarm’s Operations & Maintenance tasks has recently been awarded.
