Latest Industry News – Page 2
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Boluda expands with another acquisition
Les Abeilles owner Econocom Group has confirmed entering into exclusive negotiations with Boluda to sell 100% of its shares in the French towage operator.
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Container losses at sea: Report
As the size and cargo capacity of seagoing vessels increase, so does the risk of loss. A study by marine insurance group Gard points out some of the risk factors.
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Hydor expands small vessel insurance reach
Norwegian specialist marine insurance MGA Hydor has taken a further step into smaller commercial vessel insurance with the acquisition of UK-based MGA Coastal Marine Services.
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Svitzer readies itself for Maersk demerger
Svitzer is strengthening its financial expertise in preparation for the intended demerger with Maersk.
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France reveals plans for a floating wind future
New wind turbine technology is presenting a more efficient, affordable option for floating offshore wind, say developers working on the largest platform for off the French Atlantic coast.
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Diverse begins its second Typhoon Class CTV build
The Typhoon Class CTV is available under the Diverse Marine Client Finance Programme
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Largest ever UK cocaine haul hidden in bananas
The largest amount of cocaine ever found in the UK was seized at the Port of Southampton, hidden in a container of bananas.
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€4 million handed to maritime battery developer
Investors appear confident in the future of maritime battery technology, handing Dutch developer EST-Floattech €4 million to progress its technology.
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RAD Propulsion announces £1m funding
Marine electric product company RAD Propulsion has announced a £1 million (€1.1 million) boost from robotic and remote technology firm Ocean Infinity.
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Spotlight: The vital role of radar
Radar has been used in by mariners for more than 80 years, complemented more recently by wider sensor technologies, for an abundance of applications. Rachael O’Connor of Navtech Radar examines its role.
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OEG Group adds Dutch firm to its portfolio
OEG Group has added a Dutch offshore services firm to its group as the latest of 12 acquisitions in the past two decades.
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New CTV design ordered for Irish waters
Rockabill Marine Design will design a new 14-metre crew transfer vessel for Irish Commercial Charter Boats.
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Maritime & energy brains form new partnership
A new partnership will explore wide-ranging cooperation opportunities in offshore renewables.
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MoU signed to explore methanol for SOVs
Three firms have formed an alliance to look at fuel options – in particular methanol – for offshore vessels.
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Norway boosts marine cyber security
Norma Cyber will support the Norwegian authorities with maritime cyber security
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All change at the top for Vard Interiors
Birgit Aarseth has been appointed general manager for Vard Interiors
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Maersk drops Svitzer towage division
Svitzer goes it alone: Maersk has de-listed its towage and salvage division, arguably the oldest such firm in the world.
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Boluda Towage buys Resolve Marine (Gibraltar)
The global tug and salvage operator Resolve Marine has sold its Gibraltar business to Spanish towage giant Boluda Towage.
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Chinese monopile maker wins big in Europe
Chinese manufacturer Dajin Offshore has been winning major contracts in Europe to deliver its monopiles, including two in the UK and one in France.