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CTV 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’.
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PROFILE: Viking-inspired safety from Lopolight
For a people known for their sailing expertise, the fact that no Viking had sailed single-handedly around the world simply couldn’t go unaddressed by Jan Møller, Danish CEO of the marine LED light company Lopoight.
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AST Networks snaps up Reygar Marine
UK-based Reygar Ltd has been snapped up by international marine communications integrator AST Networks.
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IMCA appoints new president and VP
The International Marine Contractors Association has appointed Luca Gentili as president and Hugo Bouvy as vice-president.
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OPINION: How workboats can achieve ‘near zero’ emissions now
While maritime industry headlines have been dominated by cargo owners’ latest orders of alternative-fuelled vessels or the steady adoption of energy efficiency technologies by some bold first movers, the workboat sector has been quietly, yet dramatically, innovating.
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Value of what’s saved overrides cost of saving it - ISU
On its annual Associate Members’ Day, the president of the International Salvage Union stressed that the focus should always be on the value of what can be saved rather than the cost of saving it.
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OPINION: How commercial marine could use a studio approach
Some of marine’s greatest challenges could be solved with a studio approach, says Naoki Mizutani, of the Finnish firm NAPA Studios.
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Vard aims to strengthen business with new CEO
Ship designer and builder Vard Group has appointed former Ulstein CEO Cathrine Marti as its chief executive officer.
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Methanol MAN engines developed for tugs
Future fuels for tugs: Svitzer and MAN Energy have signed an MoU to develop a methanol engine based MAN’s 175DF-M engine.
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Xlinks appoints CEO to lead Morocco-UK project
Xlinks First has appointed James Humfrey to head up its ground-breaking Morocco – UK Power Project
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Hydrofoil boat builder secures €25 million
A major hand-out has been secured by Candela that will go towards expanding production of its P12 ferry.
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Norwegian investment for Hornsea 3 windfarm
The UK is a key market for Norwegian offshore wind suppliers and for their financers.
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SMD’s first E-ROV signed up by Jan De Nul
Subsea equipment manufacturer SMD has signed the first contract for its new electric ROV with one of the world’s biggest marine contractors, Jan De Nul.
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Teledyne launches Sentinel glider, snaps up Valeport
Oceanology formed the backdrop for a Teledyne acquisition and product launch in London this week.
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Damen signs two tug order with BOA
BOA Group has ordered two tugs from Dutch tug builder Damen as part of a strategic fleet renewal programme.
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Schottel names new deputy CEO
Roland Schwandt takes over from Andreas Block as deputy CEO of Schottel
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NorthStandard looks to AI for safer navigation
NorthStandard is partnering with Orca AI to offer its members the benefits of automated safety
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Chartwell targets a greener fast passenger ferry market
Chartwell Marine is looking to expand its offering in the fast passenger ferry sector
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Cadeler secures loan to fill WTIV hole
Cadeler has signalled confidence in the offshore wind sector by securing another €30 million to upgrade its installation vessel fleet.
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OSV sector picks up pace on digitalization
As OSV markets continue to recover after several challenging years, progress in digitalising the sector will accelerate in 2024, says Damien Bertin, business director of fleet digitalisation and performance firm Opsealog.