Industry News – Page 79
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NewsEmpire Wind New York offshore windfarm project
The windfarm operator Statoil has announced the name of its latest offshore wind project off the south coast of Long Island, New York.
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NewsMedevac from survey vessel in English Channel
An incident on board an inshore survey vessel off the Cornish coast in early October resulted in injuries to two crew members and a rescue effort that involved two lifeboats, an MCA rescue helicopter and a fisheries protection vessel as well as a brand new Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship standing ...
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NewsAustralian boat designer launches its 500th vessel
The Australian boat designer Incat Crowther has passed a significant milestone with the launch of its 500th vessel to the market.
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NewsFuture focus for next generation vessel workshops
Three one-day next generation vessel workshops focusing on the future of operational safety and equipment procurement take place in the UK this week.
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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.
