Key Deals – Page 26

  • News

    Fjords resignation

    2019-01-16T16:37:00Z

    Rolf A. Sandvik is leaving his position as CEO of forward-thinking passenger vessel operator The Fjords.

  • Vryhof's three businesses have secured up to up to US$75 million in new contracts
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    Mooring contracts for floating wind

    2019-01-16T16:29:00Z

    Dutch mooring specialist Vryhof has started the new year by announcing up to US$75 million in new contracts.

  • ABP's Port of Hull at night
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    ABP promises to ‘keep Britain trading’ through Brexit

    2019-01-14T12:22:00Z

    Associated British Ports recently announced an additional investment to boost facilities at its Port of Hull, bringing the group’s total investment to £250 million since the EU referendum in 2016.

  • News

    Aberdeen incubator

    2019-01-14T12:10:00Z

    Attollo Offshore has announced the launch of its Aberdeen-based Innovation Incubator.

  • News

    ProtoAtlantic opens call for applications

    2019-01-07T12:56:00Z

    A project aiming to develop and validate a model for the prototyping and exploitation of innovative ideas in the maritime sector within the Atlantic area has called for entrepreneurs to apply for free testing of their technologies at multiple test facilities.

  • News

    Turnover up at Briggs

    2019-01-03T12:28:00Z

    UK-headquartered Briggs Marine & Environmental Services has published its new accounts for the year ending March 2018 at Companies House, which show an annual Turnover of £58m; an increase of 17% from the previous year.

  • 'St Piran' battling surf to connect to the stern with 'Percuil' behind (Photo: Graeme Ewens)
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    Local heroes save stranded bulk carrier

    2018-12-20T11:58:00Z

    The argument for reinstating Emergency Towing Vessels around the UK coast was raised again on December 18, when a Russian bulk carrier ran aground in Cornwall, writes Graeme Ewens.

  • Riski with Sailors’ Society port chaplain Harry Rumagit
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    Miracle seafarer survives six day swim

    2018-12-20T09:59:00Z

    A seafarer has survived six days in the open sea after the ship he was on sank in the Bali Strait.

  • Michael Cowlam (l), technical director of Seacroft Marine Consultants with Nigel Robinson, marine and renewables managing director at Apollo Photo: Seacroft Marine Consultants
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    Seacroft and Apollo join forces

    2018-12-19T13:00:00Z

    Two businesses from Aberdeen in Scotland are joining forces to deliver engineering and assurance in offshore marine projects.

  • Biral combination of the SWS-250 (pictured) and the ALS-2 was selected
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    Biral tender success

    2018-12-18T09:58:00Z

    UK meteorological equipment specialist Biral has recently announced its success in a competitive tender with its partner meteorological and hydrological solutions expert Observator Group.

  • Sea Freight Operator of the Year sponsored by Maritime Transport: GPS Marine Contractors Ltd
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    Sea Freight Operator award for Thames barge operator

    2018-12-17T11:48:00Z

    GPS Marine has scooped a prestigious UK transport award, being named Logistics Sea Freight Operator of the Year at the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Logistics Awards 2018.

  • News

    Swedish Club freezes general increase

    2018-12-12T11:59:00Z

    For the fourth year in succession marine insurance company, The Swedish Club, has announced a zero per cent general increase for the forthcoming year.

  • Axel Johnson International has purchased Marindus Group Limited
    News

    MIT takeover

    2018-12-07T11:26:00Z

    UK marine driveline specialist and Seawork International 2019 exhibitor MIT (Marine and Industrial Transmissions) has been acquired by Axel Johnson International.

  • News

    Technological development project

    2018-12-06T10:47:00Z

    SEA Europe – the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe – has welcomed the signing of the EU-funded project “Futureproof Skills for the Maritime transport sector” (SkillSea).

  • News

    Funding opportunities for maritime startups

    2018-12-05T09:27:00Z

    A new maritime technology investor and venture builder is offering digital startups financial investment, operational support and networking opportunities with established industrial partners.

  • News

    ITIC warns expert witnesses

    2018-12-04T10:07:00Z

    International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that the role of expert witness should not be undertaken lightly and that all professionals acting in this capacity should be aware that they could face legal action for negligence.

  • News

    Positive response to Japanese plans

    2018-12-04T09:50:00Z

    Japan has recently committed to the further development of offshore wind in its waters: a move that has been welcomed by the UK-based Carbon Trust, who see new opportunities for European companies in this emerging market.

  • wind turbine
    News

    First Kincardine floating wind turbine

    2018-11-30T16:52:00Z

    Bourbon Subsea Services has installed the first floating wind turbine of the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm in Scotland as part of a contract with Spanish construction group Cobra Wind.

  • The Neoline concept for Renault is primary wind propulsion not just wind assist
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    Bold move towards primary wind propulsion

    2018-11-30T13:01:00Z

    During the recent Assises de la Mer maritime conference, Groupe Renault announced the signing of a 3-year partnership with Nantes start-up Neoline.

  • The London Array Wind Farm is a 175 turbine 630 MW Round 2 offshore wind farm located 20 km off the Kent coast in the outer Thames Estuary (Photo: London Array)
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    James Fisher maintenance contract

    2018-11-27T11:10:00Z

    London Array Limited has selected James Fisher to provide the complete maintenance solution on its UK 630MW offshore wind farm.