Industry News – Page 77
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NewsProblems delay new Weser LNG barge
‘Maritime Journal’ has learned that Bremerhaven’s innovative new €4.9million LNG driven hopper barge greenports 1 is taking much longer than planned to enter service because of gas pressure problems in its propulsion system.
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NewsVision of the Fjords wins award
Hybrid electric vessel Vision of the Fjords has won an award recognising its accessibility and environmental achievements.
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NewsRobots to take centre stage at Marine-i event
The use of robotics and artificial intelligence in marine technology will be the theme of Marine-i’s next Discovery Room event in the UK.
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NewsDated ship security open to attack
Dated security being used by maritime satcoms companies are leaving vessels open to attack.
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NewsHigh-spec reel lay vessel promises to set new industry standard
A new contract has been signed for the design and build of a high-spec reel lay vessel capable of installing complex rigid flowlines and pipe-in-pipe systems.
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NewsHeavy lift company sets up dedicated projects department
A German heavy lift company has set up a dedicated marine projects department to bring together advisory and installation support for customers.
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NewsBAE to cut 375 UK maritime jobs
BAE Systems will cut around 375 maritime jobs in response to “evolving customer requirements and an ongoing focus on efficiency improvements.”
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NewsBigRoll Shipping joint venture rolled up
BigLift Shipping has decided to end its co-operation with Rolldock Shipping in the Joint Venture ”BigRoll Shipping” from January 1st 2018. From then on, the Heavy Transport vessels will be added to the BigLift fleet.
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NewsRecord-breaking month for Montrose Port Authority
Montrose Port Authority saw a record 337,000t of shipping activity during August 2017 due to increased commercial vessel activity.
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NewsBallistic protection saves lives
SuperShield ballistic protection by South African vessel manufacturer Nautic Africa has ensured the safety of a patrol vessel’s crew in a recent pirate attack off the coast of Nigeria
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NewsRoyal IHC acquires stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group
Royal IHC has announced its acquisition of 50% of the share capital of Rotterdam Offshore Group.
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NewsGSS makes successful foray into the USA
GSS has completed a successful foray into the USA with its UK Registered 2209 Euro Carrier ‘Maggie M’ in what the Scotland-headquartered marine services company believes is an industry first.
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NewsBMT Dutch subsidiary completes MBO
The Dutch subsidiary of BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics Ltd will operate as Aktis Hydraulics BV following a management buyout (MBO).
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NewsMPI Offshore to lead foundations installation at Triton Knoll
MPI Offshore is Triton Knoll’s preferred supplier for the transportation and installation of its offshore wind turbine foundations and substations.
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NewsBaltic Pipe route survey
MMT has been awarded a contract by the Danish energy transmission system operator Energinet as part of the Baltic Pipe project. The assignment includes a route survey for a new offshore pipeline in the North Sea and in Lillebælt, the inner Danish Seas.
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NewsThe Switch signs partnership agreement with CSIC/711
Finland-headquartered, Japanese-owned The Switch and China’s CSIC/711 shipbuilding institute have entered into a strategic partnership agreement.
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NewsEuroport 2017 Programme
Europort, from 7-10th November 2017 in Rotterdam is a must attend event for ship owners, shipyard managers, ship designers, marine superintendants, fleet managers, ship brokers, technical engineers, naval architects and all other maritime professionals that are involved in shipbuilding, repair or conversion.
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NewsPipe reprocessing
A set of giant industrial pipes, which were rescued after breaking their tow in the North Sea in July, are being reprocessed at the Port of Lowestoft as part of a sustainability project.
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NewsInnovate funding advances Cheetah
To mark the start of this year’s Southampton Boatshow, Cheetah Marine was delighted to welcome Ruth McKernan, Head of Innovate UK to launch the latest Cheetah Catamaran.
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