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NewsSweden launches 3 classes of high-speed rescue boats
The Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) is introducing three new classes of purpose-built rescue vessels designed by Birger Kullmann Design, strengthening its operations along Sweden’s coastline and archipelagos with entirely new technical solutions.
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NewsHow a fatal allision exposed unseen risks of complex docking
Inadequate tug power, poor communication, lack of joint risk assessment and a failure to coordinate simultaneous operations led to the death of a welder in Rotterdam’s Botlek harbour, a report has found.
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NewsUS offshore wind flies in the face of veto attempts
Two major US offshore wind projects are making strides - Vineyard Wind 1 has completed construction, Revolution Wind has come online
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NewsFloating wind’s eye-watering costs laid bare at Oceanology
The eye-watering cost of floating offshore wind was laid bare at Oceanology International last week, with scientists admitting it was at least six times more expensive than conventional fixed-bottom turbines.
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NewsVan Oord secures Limburg project
Van Oord has won the final contract for the Groene Rivier Well project boosting flood safety, nature and agriculture
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NewsROV certification marks breakthrough for uncrewed vessels
Lloyd’s Register has certified one of the first uncrewed vessels to achieve full compliance to the updated Workboat Code 3 framework to regulate the design and operation of ROVs in UK waters.
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NewsTrust gap threatens rapid rise of uncrewed vessels, industry warns
Industry leaders have warned that the rapid expansion of uncrewed and autonomous vessel operations risks outpacing standards and operational controls, potentially undermining trust in the technology unless clearer guidance and more robust systems are developed.
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NewsFour tug crew killed as Iran war traps Van Oord dredgers
Four tug crew have been killed, at least two of Van Oord’s dredgers are stuck in the Persian Gulf and a major maritime show has been postponed as the war involving Iran enters its second week.
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NewsBMT unveils autonomy training platform at OI
BMT has launched a ROC-Sim platform simulator designed to allow operators and developers to test and train on uncrewed maritime systems without putting vessels or personnel in the water.
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NewsOceanAlpha launches 3,000m USV/ROV system at OI
Oceanology formed the platform for Chinese unmanned vessel builder OceanAlpha to launched its 24-metre unmanned surface vessel paired with a two-tonne work-class ROV that can plunge depths to 3,000 metres.
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NewsABL secures DNV design approval
ABL has gained DNV approval for its DP2 stern thruster changeover concept which promises to improve reliability and charterer confidence
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NewsExail wins deepwater positioning contracts
Exail subsea positioning systems have been chosen for major deepwater energy projects in Brazil and Angola
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NewsSubsea launches galore at Oceanology International
With Oceanology International awash with launches this year, it would be impossible to list all of them. Here is a sample of some of them.
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NewsABB power for Orange Marine cable fleet
The company will deliver a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation package for the new cable repair vessels
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News - VideosWATCH: €500 million works to transform ‘Gateway to the Mediterranean’
One of Europe’s historic maritime gateways is being transformed to accommodate larger vessels and growing cargo volumes.
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NewsInterocean targets global offshore wind growth
The company will deliver marine consultancy, assurance and operational support services to strengthen offshore wind vessel operations for JERA Nex bp
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NewsUK prepares to launch £5 billion flood defence programme
A £5 billion (€5.8 billion) programme of flood defence, infrastructure and asset management works is to be launched across England by the UK Environment Agency over the next decade.
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NewsOPINION: lithium battery-powered devices can cause devastating marine fires
The quiet danger all around us: Mike Schwarz, CEO of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, shares some essential guidance about lithium-ion batteries and what to watch out for on vessels in the wake of the devastating fire at Glasgow Central Station, which is believed to have started in an adjacent vape shop.
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NewsSanmar delivers four fully electric harbour tugs
Turkish tugboat builder Sanmar has delivered four fully electric harbour tugs to state energy company BOTAŞ, where they will manoeuvre LNG carriers at two strategically important terminals on the Turkish coast.
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NewsEdda Wind sells entire offshore wind fleet
Norwegian offshore wind support vessel company Edda Wind has kickstarted the sale of its entire offshore wind fleet.
