Interviews – Page 10
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NewsCamarc man believes in being there
Alastair Cameron, the man behind Shoreham UK based small craft design firm Camarc told MJ, “It’s still very important to go and see what the local conditions are, and by this I mean for both operation and build.”
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News“Delaying” tactics accusation refuted
The UK Chamber of Shipping has rebuffed the idea that the shipping industry is trying employ “delaying tactics” with regard to emission regulation, a subject that impacts European short sea disproportionately.
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NewsGas powered ferries look to the future
A new, LNG powered ferry has started services in Western Norway – and the both the builders and designers believe that these ferries are “the future”.
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NewsWorld diving personnel statistics published
Figures published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reveal that globally there was a reduction in offshore diving work in 2010, compared with 2009, possibly due to the economic environment.
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NewsDifficult questions for private security firms
The implementation of a much needed private security firm accreditation process, is underway but there are still worrying gaps on particular aspects of the carrying of arms on commercial craft.
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NewsIllegal fishing damage to conservation site
The UK’s National Marine Aquarium has confirmed that the Scylla Reef, an artificial reef close to Whitsand Bay in Cornwall, has suffered significant damage following what could be an illegal fishing net caught upon it.
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NewsRenewables policy saves EU €6bn a year
Stepping up to a next phase in policy support for renewable energy could save the EU €4bn of policy costs a year.
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NewsTread carefully with new Marine Licenses
The Marine Management Organisation is the main UK coastal regulator, writes Andrew Oldland QC, a specialist in maritime regulatory law at Michelmores solicitors.
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Port of Amsterdam plans biomassive growth
The port of Amsterdam is gearing up for a boom in biomass volumes as a result of an increasing focus on renewable energy and new Dutch Government proposals.
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NewsVan Oord order survives Sietas insolvency
Hamburg based shipbuilder JJ Sietas has filed for insolvency, with hopes that its current construction programme, including a windfarm installation vessel for Van Oord, will remain on track.
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NewsMarine works boosted by Autumn Statement
RenewableUK, the renewable energy trade association, has welcomed a series of Government announcements giving strong support to the renewables sector.
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NewsCEDA takes position on underwater sound
A position paper on ‘Underwater Sound in Relation to Dredging’, to which ABPmer in the UK contributed, has been published by the Central Dredging Association (CEDA).
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NewsMarine renewables face skills shortage
The excitement and investment in the marine renewables market is great news for the UK marine industries, guaranteeing high numbers of UK jobs and a profitable export market.
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NewsClear signals benefit lives at risk
“Systems need to be configured to meet the existing operational procedures of the coast station and not the other way around”, Peter Batt of ICS Electronics told Maritime Journal.
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NewsCargo clipper sails back to the future
The age-old sight of clipper rig cargo ships might make a return to coastal, short sea and possibly even ferry routes.
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NewsSOX knocks boxes onto roads
The 2015 sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations may increase bunker fuel costs by 87%, forcing as much as half of the present freight that transits through these areas onto the roads.
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NewsNew ICE chief calls for clean energy
Meeting carbon emissions targets requires concerted and unprecedented action from Government, the construction industry and the civil engineering profession.
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NewsWorkBoat Show back in New Orleans
The 32nd International WorkBoat Show, North America’s largest commercial marine trade show and conference, will be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center from 30 November through 2 December 2011.
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NewsUK ship emission review published
The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) has recommended that the UK’s share of international shipping emissions be included in its climate targets today.
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NewsUK arms up against piracy
British merchant ships sailing off the coast of Somalia will be allowed to carry armed guards to deter pirates. The decision has been made possible by way of an exception to strict British firearm laws.
