Industry News – Page 66

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    ‘Little or no Brexit planning’, admit UK ports

    23/01/2019

    Whilst pro-Brexit groups foresee a bright future for the UK as a global trading nation, chief executives and directors at ports and harbour authorities around the UK reveal that, with ten weeks to go, little or no planning has been done.

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    ‘Edda Sun’ charter

    18/01/2019

    Fugro is set to commence its first project using new multipurpose ROV support vessel, ‘Edda Sun’, with mobilisation for the IRM contract planned for March 2019.

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    Fjords resignation

    16/01/2019

    Rolf A. Sandvik is leaving his position as CEO of forward-thinking passenger vessel operator The Fjords.

  • Vryhof's three businesses have secured up to up to US$75 million in new contracts
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    Mooring contracts for floating wind

    16/01/2019

    Dutch mooring specialist Vryhof has started the new year by announcing up to US$75 million in new contracts.

  • ABP's Port of Hull at night
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    ABP promises to ‘keep Britain trading’ through Brexit

    14/01/2019

    Associated British Ports recently announced an additional investment to boost facilities at its Port of Hull, bringing the group’s total investment to £250 million since the EU referendum in 2016.

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    Aberdeen incubator

    14/01/2019

    Attollo Offshore has announced the launch of its Aberdeen-based Innovation Incubator.

  • Sofia Fürstenberg Stott:“Even if we adopt digital solutions and smart data... if we don’t change the business model itself the industry will miss its environmental targets”
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    Sofia Fürstenberg Stott: Nor-Shipping

    08/01/2019

    The maritime industry “needs to unlock opportunities a little outside its current remit” Sofia Fürstenberg Stott, Nor-Shipping’s development director told ''MJ''. And she’s determined to hand it a key.

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    ProtoAtlantic opens call for applications

    07/01/2019

    A project aiming to develop and validate a model for the prototyping and exploitation of innovative ideas in the maritime sector within the Atlantic area has called for entrepreneurs to apply for free testing of their technologies at multiple test facilities.

  • Aquabotix’s SwarmDivers
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    Human trust is a barrier to technology use

    03/01/2019

    Limitations for small maritime vehicle autonomy are being set by human trust rather than technology development, a technology specialist has said.

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    Turnover up at Briggs

    03/01/2019

    UK-headquartered Briggs Marine & Environmental Services has published its new accounts for the year ending March 2018 at Companies House, which show an annual Turnover of £58m; an increase of 17% from the previous year.

  • 'St Piran' battling surf to connect to the stern with 'Percuil' behind (Photo: Graeme Ewens)
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    Local heroes save stranded bulk carrier

    20/12/2018

    The argument for reinstating Emergency Towing Vessels around the UK coast was raised again on December 18, when a Russian bulk carrier ran aground in Cornwall, writes Graeme Ewens.

  • Riski with Sailors’ Society port chaplain Harry Rumagit
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    Miracle seafarer survives six day swim

    20/12/2018

    A seafarer has survived six days in the open sea after the ship he was on sank in the Bali Strait.

  • Michael Cowlam (l), technical director of Seacroft Marine Consultants with Nigel Robinson, marine and renewables managing director at Apollo Photo: Seacroft Marine Consultants
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    Seacroft and Apollo join forces

    19/12/2018

    Two businesses from Aberdeen in Scotland are joining forces to deliver engineering and assurance in offshore marine projects.

  • Biral combination of the SWS-250 (pictured) and the ALS-2 was selected
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    Biral tender success

    18/12/2018

    UK meteorological equipment specialist Biral has recently announced its success in a competitive tender with its partner meteorological and hydrological solutions expert Observator Group.

  • Sea Freight Operator of the Year sponsored by Maritime Transport: GPS Marine Contractors Ltd
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    Sea Freight Operator award for Thames barge operator

    17/12/2018

    GPS Marine has scooped a prestigious UK transport award, being named Logistics Sea Freight Operator of the Year at the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Logistics Awards 2018.

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    Swedish Club freezes general increase

    12/12/2018

    For the fourth year in succession marine insurance company, The Swedish Club, has announced a zero per cent general increase for the forthcoming year.

  • Axel Johnson International has purchased Marindus Group Limited
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    MIT takeover

    07/12/2018

    UK marine driveline specialist and Seawork International 2019 exhibitor MIT (Marine and Industrial Transmissions) has been acquired by Axel Johnson International.

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    Technological development project

    06/12/2018

    SEA Europe – the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe – has welcomed the signing of the EU-funded project “Futureproof Skills for the Maritime transport sector” (SkillSea).

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    Funding opportunities for maritime startups

    05/12/2018

    A new maritime technology investor and venture builder is offering digital startups financial investment, operational support and networking opportunities with established industrial partners.

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    ITIC warns expert witnesses

    04/12/2018

    International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that the role of expert witness should not be undertaken lightly and that all professionals acting in this capacity should be aware that they could face legal action for negligence.