Industry News – Page 6
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NewsShearwater Law appoints Maritime director
Global maritime and commodities firm Shearwater Law has appointed David Richards as director of its Maritime Practice Group.
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NewsSolent Freeport funds six port projects
Th UK government has given eight freeports a share of £25 million to upgrade their facilities, with Solent Freeport outlining what it intends to do with its share.
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NewsHistoric shipyards call for investor lifeline
Two historic German shipyards that have just over three weeks until they go out of business have called for investors to step up and save them.
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NewsEquinor secures $3 billion for NY wind farm
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has secured $3 billion financing for the next stage of its Empire Wind project around 30 miles southeast of Long Island, New York.
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NewsEDF consortium wins floating wind tender
Energy firm EDF Renewables and Maple Power will design, build, operate and take down a 250MW floating offshore wind farm off the coast of France.
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NewsDEEP DIVE: Power challenges of a multi-purpose net zero vessel
Subsea vessel REM Pioneer combines innovative power handling with versatile design, supporting energy-efficient operations from wind installations to recycling and trenching activities. Stevie Knight reports.
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NewsChristmas rescue confirmed for Harland & Wolff
Just six days before Christmas more than 1,000 employees have discovered their jobs are now safe at Harland & Wolff, following a deal struck by the UK government with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia.
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NewsSalvaging container ships in European waters
Salvage companies debated the handling of container ship accidents off Europe’s congested coastline at an annual conference in London last week.
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NewsGreener dredging solution for any port in a storm
The most effective method to address the build-up of sediment in ports and harbours is dredging, but it can come at a huge cost. Jake Storey, Executive Director of Haven Dredging and CFO of Harwich Haven Authority, describes his company’s less harmful option.
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NewsJoint investment made in Norwegian shorepower firm
Norwegian shorepower developer Zinus has been handed NOK50 million (€4.2 million) to speed up growth and innovation, CEO Endre Eidsvik says.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Leading the charge in marine batteries
As the marine industry shifts towards sustainability, more marine battery makers are emerging – not least Tesvolt Ocean, which was formed this year in a bid to disrupt the current market.
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NewsBritish Marine slams ‘crippling’ new UK taxes
New Inheritance Tax laws introduced by the UK’s Labour government could be crippling for British family marine businesses, trade association British Marine has said.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Vessev on its electric hydrofoiling ferry
An electric hydro-foiling ferry has joined New Zealand’s largest ferry operator after Maritime New Zealand awarded the vessel commercial certification.
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NewsDanfoss Power Solutions appoints new president
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Daniel Winter as president, replacing Eric Alström.
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NewsPLBs: The difference between survival and tragedy
The tragic consequences of failing to equip crew with Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) were laid bare before delegates at the IMCA global summit last week.
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NewsIMCA interview: The value of the common voice
International Marine Contractors Association CEO Iain Grainger speaks to Maritime Journal at the end of a very successful IMCA global summit - and the first for six years.
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NewsBP joint venture could revolutionise offshore wind industry
A joint venture between oil giant BP and Japanese energy firm JERA Nex has been set up to make massive strides in offshore wind globally.
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NewsNAVTOR to equip 40 vessels with navigation tools
Norwegian navigation firm NAVTOR has signed an agreement with Germany-based ship management company NSB Group to supply 40 vessels with its e-Navigation systems.
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NewsMore hints surface of Harland & Wolff rescue
A deal to save beleaguered shipyard Harland & Wolff is getting close, media reports reveal – although the shipyard rumoured to rescue the firm has refused to comment.
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News - VideosWATCH: Dutch Coast Guard rescues rudderless cargo ship
A rudderless cargo ship drifting without power in a stormy North Sea has been towed to safety by the Dutch Coast Guard.
