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NewsConstruction kicks off at 1.1GW Inch Cape wind farm
Construction has started at Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, and giant Chinese XXL monopile foundations are confirmed to be on their way to the Scottish port of Montrose.
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NewsE-CTV and offshore charging system ready for sea trials
Charge Offshore has completed installation of the charging system for the ’world’s first’ diesel-to-electric retrofit crew transfer vessel (CTV).
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NewsAIS buys Norwegian subsea plastics innovator
Buoyancy system, cable protection and insulation firm AIS has signalled its intention to expand into energy developments further north with the purchase of Norwegian innovator Ovun.
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NewsMulti-vessel deal marks strategic shift for Seacontractors
News that Dutch tug owner Seacontractors has sold its smaller vessels to France-based Jifmar marks a strategic change of business direction for the company.
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NewsNordic USV expands autonomous vessel fleet
The new vessels will scale up autonomous survey operations and marine monitoring along Norway’s coastline
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NewsPort of Tyne upgrades for offshore wind and manufacturing
The northern English Port of Tyne is spending £150 million (€173 million) on upgrades to its port to support the offshore wind industry and other manufacturing.
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NewsWorld first purpose-built dual-fuel methanol tug launched
Sanmar Shipyards has launched what it claims is the world’s first purpose-built dual-fuel methanol escort tug.
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NewsDenmark names first electric tug
Sanmar has delivered Denmark’s first fully electric tug, cutting emissions and advancing sustainability
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NewsEurope orders wave of beach restoration projects
As fears about rising sea levels grow, countries are protecting their coastlines with sand replenishment projects. Here is a taste of some of the ongoing works.
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NewsMajor shore power infrastructure in place at Kiel
The German Port of Kiel has completed the installation of one of the biggest shore power supply systems in Europe.
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NewsNorway deadline looms for three floating wind projects
A September 15 deadline is looming for applications to bid for three offshore wind projects in Norway.
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NewsProject milestone for Dutch fish migration river
Van Oord has completed a protective dam, crucial for shielding the Fish Migration River from wind, waves and currents
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News‘Tay Discovery’ pilot boat christened in Scotland
A pilot boat has been christened in Dundee, Scotland as part of an event that saw three generations of ‘Discovery’ named vessels in the port for the first time.
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NewsNavigating battery risks: Still a bridge too far?
Are we there yet? Despite so many battery manufacturers hailing the benefits, the risks and problems of onboard and onshore battery systems identified in a recent Bureau Veritas report suggests not.
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NewsØrsted cuts profit forecast after wind doesn’t blow
Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted has lowered its profit forecast because the wind didn’t blow as much as normal in July and August.
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NewsAquaculture innovation drives record reef build
The Oyster Heaven marine construction project will see new oyster reefs embedded with a minimum of four million oysters
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NewsElectric propulsion for green Danish ferries
Wärtsilä will supply the full electric propulsion package for two battery-powered catamarans being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen
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NewsSaved from the scrapyard: 50-year-old veteran embarks on new voyage
After a grounding last September nearly ended her useful life, a half-century-old vessel has been showcased after setting sail for a new career. Our reporter Peter Barker visited her.
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NewsEU considers 10-year delay on shipping carbon taxes
The EU is considering delaying shipping fuel taxes for 10 years under a draft proposal that aims to stall energy tax reforms, news agency Reuters has reported.
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NewsGerman USV company launches own vessel
Subsea Europe Services (SES) has developed its own Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) after years of configuring and operating third-party vessels.
