Industry News – Page 67

  • SeaWing could cut shipping fuel costs by 20%
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    Automated cargo kite order

    2018-09-10T11:57:00Z

    Airbus has placed a firm order with AirSeas during the international maritime trade fair SMM to purchase the first ever automated kite, named SeaWing.

  • The Evac Group acquired Cathelco at the start of the summer Photo: Cathelco
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    Uniting two strengths in waste management

    2018-08-30T13:43:00Z

    In the three months since Evac Group acquired the marine equipment manufacturer Cathelco, the operations of the two companies have been brought even closer together.

  • Fabio Buzzi races his own yard’s record breaking speedboat designs, the development feeding back into FB’s range of patrol and rescue craft
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    Fabio Buzzi: FB Design (Italy)

    2018-08-29T11:27:00Z

    “There’s a continuous fight - you always have to accept a compromise between a beautiful, fast line and efficiency from the engineering point of view,”said Fabio Buzzi, founder and owner of Italian FB Design. “Bring those together and you’re winning.”

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    Doubling volume in a decade

    2018-08-24T10:08:00Z

    Following strong 2018 half year results, maritime insurer The Swedish Club currently insures some 2,700 ships on H&M and has doubled its volume in P&I over the last decade to in excess of 50 million gross tonnes.

  • SeaRenergy has been appointed by Petrofac to deliver integrated offshore support services for the BorWin3 HVDC platform Photo: SeaRenergy
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    SeaRenergy wins Petrofac offshore support

    2018-08-23T14:50:00Z

    A German offshore renewables company has been appointed by Petrofac to deliver integrated offshore support services for the BorWin3 HVDC platform once installed in German waters.

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    Specialist marine trades broker acquired

    2018-08-23T14:30:00Z

    A UK based specialist marine trades broker has been acquired by a privately-owned insurance giant for an undisclosed sum.

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    The Hartford to acquire Navigators

    2018-08-23T12:52:00Z

    Maritime insurer The Navigators Group has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Hartford Financial Services Group in an all-cash transaction that values Navigators at approximately $2.1 billion.

  • James Crew, Sales Director
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    Close Brothers appointment

    2018-08-23T12:49:00Z

    Close Brothers Aviation and Marine finance team has appointed a Marine industry specialist, James Crew, as its new Sales Director.

  • The BLUE Hammer is designed to reduce underwater noise levels by up to 20 dB (SEL) and reduce fatigue damage during installation by up to 90% Photo: The Carbon Trust
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    Offshore wind partnership project test success

    2018-08-22T12:34:00Z

    An offshore wind partnership has completed successful testing of innovative new installation technology which promises to reduce underwater noise and costs.

  • Armada Engineering is a specialist in superyacht hydraulic systems
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    Armada Engineering gears up for growth

    2018-08-21T11:23:00Z

    Hydraulics specialist Armada Engineering, which went through a management buyout late last year, is relaunching its services with a view to accelerating the growth of its worldwide customer base.

  • The launch of Harsh Lab at Bermeo Port
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    Offshore component testing at sea

    2018-08-17T11:07:00Z

    A new facility that can be used for testing components that are destined for use in offshore locations and facilities has been launched in Spain.

  • A tri-party MoU was signed by all parties during a ‘kick off’ workshop at ABP’s Port of Southampton Photo: ABP
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    ABP partners up with Rolls-Royce and Svitzer

    2018-08-15T13:56:00Z

    Associated British Ports says it has partnered up with Rolls-Royce and Svitzer to develop the next generation of sustainable port technologies.

  • OCIMF layered defence methodology illustration
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    OCIMF Guidelines to Harden Vessels

    2018-08-10T12:58:00Z

    Oil industry forum OCIMF has released a new information paper that recommends a layered defence methodology for hardening vessels to help prevent unauthorised boarding.

  • Attollo’s jackup accommodation unit at Borkum Riffgrund 2
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    From Race Bank to Borkum Riffgrund 2

    2018-08-07T16:55:00Z

    Offshore marine operator Attollo Offshore recently mobilised a jackup accommodation unit to one of the world’s most innovative renewable energy projects – Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 2.

  • Matthew Hogg: “The continued education of businesses about cyber risk exposures is an essential task, both at an operational risk management level and in the boardroom" Photo: Liberty Specialty Markets
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    Warning to check cyber insurance wording

    2018-08-07T10:47:00Z

    The market for cyber business interruption cover is complex and the protection offered by different policies can vary widely so it is important to check policy wording carefully.

  • The training allowed the lawyers to gain valuable insight into their work with maritime, cargo and personal injury cases Photo: Myton Law
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    Maritime training puts lawyers to the test

    2018-08-07T10:37:00Z

    Shipping lawyers from UK-based Myton Law have been put through their paces at a maritime training session in order to gain valuable insight into their work with maritime, cargo and personal injury cases.

  • The bespoke training course offers delegates the opportunity to learn a range of basic skills before joining their on-site teams
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    Red7Marine combats the skills shortage

    2018-08-06T15:59:00Z

    With UK marine construction company Red7Marine continuing to expand, the company is now uniquely positioned to provide a tailor-made training platform for people looking to start a career in the marine industry.

  • United States military demonstration of Aquabotix’s SwarmDiver products
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    Aquabotix joins UTIC

    2018-08-06T15:58:00Z

    Underwater technology company UUV Aquabotix Ltd has announced that it has been accepted as a member of the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) joining a select list of leaders in undersea technologies, including Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

  • The vessels for the defence industry are specially designed and include fast and light patrol boats, interceptors, riverine and multi-mission patrol boats
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    Tuco collaboration for defence market

    2018-08-06T12:49:00Z

    Danish composite boatbuilder Tuco Marine Group has announced a collaboration with Canada’s Defence Unlimited International to provide its ProZero Series boats to Defence markets.

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    3D printing demonstrations at SMM

    2018-08-06T11:16:00Z

    The maritime sector must embrace the complex topic of additive manufacturing, and SMM 2018 is set to be at the cutting edge with a special exhibition on 3D printing.