Latest Marine Construction News – Page 3
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NewsWärtsilä comes on board methanol power platform
A methanol-fuelled floating barge will provide clean, green energy to vessels in US harbours where shore-based power is limited or unavailable.
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News‘Titanic’ builder selected for Falklands contract
Harland & Wolff is the preferred bidder to build a port facility on the Falklands Islands, the famous shipbuilder has announced.
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NewsFinancing agreed for Europe’s largest inland port
A warehouse of hazardous chemicals and hydrogen infrastructure are just two elements that will be incorporated into the new-look Port of Duisburg, Europe’s largest inland port.
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NewsSafeguarding the future of the Spurn Lightship
The Spencer Group is safeguarding the Spurn Lightship while at the same time nurturing marine apprenticeships.
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NewsEmergency dam installed with Dutch expertise
A damaged spillway dam has been temporarily repaired with the use of fascine mattresses - an engineering speciality of the Netherlands.
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NewsBerths earmarked for shore power at Portsmouth
Technology giant ABB will connect three berths with electric shore power at Portsmouth International Port.
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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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NewsPLA outlines Thames net zero plan
The PLA’s net zero Thames plan focuses on alternative fuels, infrastructure, clear regulation and financing.
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NewsBeaches at risk on Spain’s Costa del Sol
One of Spain’s hottest tourist destinations is in need of coastal protection, with tenders invited for a €6.2 million breakwater to be built.
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NewsScottish ports due for massive build-out
Massive changes to Scottish ports will be necessary if the country is to accommodate all the new floating wind projects in the pipeline, says the SIM Working Group, whihc is facilitating discussions.
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NewsICMS upgrades berthing base for wind farm
The Port of Newhaven has a new floating concrete breakwater to berth crew transfer vessels.
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NewsFlying squirrels could be costly for Helsinki harbour plans
Flying squirrels could prove to be a major headache for planners who want to expand the Port of Helsinki.
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NewsShipyard digitalisation is good news for energy transition
The decarbonisation transition requires new future-proof ships, and fast. Embedding 3D modelling and simulation tools at the heart of the design process will be key to make those innovative vessels a reality, says Mikko Forss, executive vice president for Design Solutions at NAPA.
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NewsSupport for Welsh bids for floating offshore wind work
Welsh companies are being supported in bidding for work in the floating offshore wind sector
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NewsThree cruise ship berths earmarked for shore power
A large wharf power supply system in France has been given the go-ahead to focus on supplying electricity to cruise ships.
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NewsStrela Shiprepair celebrates ‘positive’ first year
Despite being operational for just 12 months, the Strela Shiprepair Yard in Germany is now one of largest in the sector
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NewsTallinn Port prepares ground for major work
Offshore wind, greater military presence and increased trade have made a €50 million+ port renovation necessary at the Estonian Port of Tallinn.
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NewsDriving port efficiency with digital twinning
Dover will get a digital twin to expand its capabilities
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NewsRiver Thames Scheme opens tender for civils partner
The River Thames restoration project is looking for a builder for a range of engineering works to protect riverside homes and infrastructure.
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NewsConsortium trials hydrogen shorepower
Hydrogen produced from waste water will be used to power vessels at berth in Scotland in a new trial.
