Latest Industry News – Page 2
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NewsHydor 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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NewsSvitzer readies itself for Maersk demerger
Svitzer is strengthening its financial expertise in preparation for the intended demerger with Maersk.
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NewsFrance 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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NewsDiverse begins its second Typhoon Class CTV build
The Typhoon Class CTV is available under the Diverse Marine Client Finance Programme
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NewsLargest 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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News€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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NewsRAD 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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NewsSpotlight: 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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NewsOEG 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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NewsNew 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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NewsMaritime & energy brains form new partnership
A new partnership will explore wide-ranging cooperation opportunities in offshore renewables.
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NewsMoU 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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NewsNorway boosts marine cyber security
Norma Cyber will support the Norwegian authorities with maritime cyber security
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NewsAll change at the top for Vard Interiors
Birgit Aarseth has been appointed general manager for Vard Interiors
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NewsMaersk 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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NewsBoluda 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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NewsChinese 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.
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NewsBiomethane-fuelled workboat ordered for Estonia
Baltic Workboats has signed a contract to supply an biomethane-fuelled workboat for the Estonian State Fleet.
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NewsPilot project launched to use AI to save lives
A joint venture between Engie and EDF has signed up start-up Zelim to work on a project that uses AI to save lives.
