Interviews
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NewsOTD successfully trials technician transfer device
After several years on the drawing board, a Carbon Trust-led project has resulted in successful trials of a technician transfer device.
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NewsTwo-year works complete to connect Normandy’s first OSW farm
French nearshore civils firm De Romein Nearshore has shared details of complicated works necessary to connect France’s newest offshore wind farm to the grid.
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NewsDeep-sea mining: New prospects for marine
Loke founder and CEO Walter Sognnes believes the ocean seabed could be key to unlocking vast resources essential for producing batteries and other renewable technologies. It could also be a boost for the maritime industry, he says.
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NewsSmaller ships warned: Prepare NOW for major rule changes
In January it will be mandatory for ships between 400GT and 5,000GT to have a EU MRV monitoring plan in place. Rajat Bishnoi, from Normec Verifavia, warns that vessel operators should start to prepare NOW.
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NewsSupercapacitors: A real alternative to hybrids
Another option? Stevie Knight has a look at the potential of supercapacitors in providing an alternative to hybrids.
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NewsMarine battery maker leaps $300/kWh hurdle
A marine battery start-up that set up its Chinese factory just over a year ago has managed to make them for the holy grail price of $300/kWh, owner Chris Kruger says.
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NewsOPINION: Offshore expansion prompts maintenance challenges
The UK, Spain, Norway, Denmark and Poland are leading the way in offshore wind installations – with accompanying maintenance hurdles to get over, says Vestdavit managing director Rolf Andreas Wigand.
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NewsFEATURE: Winds of change in offshore support
The offshore wind farm industry is still in its early days, and as turbines grow in size and power and move further offshore, the kind of vessels required to support them is also changing. Stevie Knight has a look at a couple of the options.
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NewsNew cement solution could slash emissions by 85%
Marine civils could boost its ’green’ legacy with a new cement that cuts emissions by 85%.
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NewsIndustry calls for UK government support
UK maritime associations are calling on the government to lay out a strategy for decarbonising the shipping industry and a sign that it will offer support.
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NewsOpinion: Bridging the maritime skills chasm
Leo Hambro, commercial director of Tidal Transit, explores the growing skills shortage in UK maritime and calls for a stronger focus on developing the next generation of skilled mariners.
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NewsOpinion: Are today’s VTS systems fit for small, complex ports?
Navtech’s Rachael O’Connor believes today’s VTS systems are no longer suitable for smaller, busier ports.
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NewsChasing net zero: Dutch pilots are seeking answers
As the Port of Rotterdam, in line with the rest of industry, moves towards a ‘net-zero’ operation, the race is on for pilot boats to get on board.
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NewsLobby group sets out key asks for tidal energy
A lobby group has made five ‘key asks’ to the UK government to support tidal stream energy as it gathers pace around the world.
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News - VideosWATCH: Tidal turbines on cusp of commercial success
A Welsh tidal energy project could pave the way for mass commercialisation of a technology that seemed to lose its way shortly after emerging on the market.
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NewsSPOTLIGHT: The world’s largest ROV fleet
Ocean Infinity is creating what will be the world’s largest fleet of remotely operable vessels, including unmanned motherships designed to work in force-multiplier teams.
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NewsPlastic: The poison in our oceans
It’s been a while coming, but there are signs that new regulations may be coming down the line to stop plastic pollution from shipping.
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NewsIndustry needs customised solutions for fuels: Caterpillar
Caterpillar’s Marine product manager unveils where the company sees future fuels in maritime, which it says will help convert the engine room to the energy room.
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NewsOPINION: Port operations must be made safer
Continuous vigilance, enforcement and safety cultures are critical to avoid injuries or worse, with internal waters such as ports the scene of more than half of marine incidents last year.
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NewsCTV builder calls time on future fuel ‘greenwashing’
‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ vessels are not the future, says Farra Marine CEO Martin Rice, adding he will embrace future technology ‘when it works’.
