Latest News – Page 11
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Shareholders’ agreements
Marine legal experts Jennie Harris and Lucy Goff’s latest column explores the benefits of shareholders’ agreements.
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NewsSecond offshore wind Ro-Ro cargo vessel for Siemens
Two new heavy load Ro-Ro cargo vessels will help boost capacity and strengthen efficiency in marine renewables
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NewsSalvage heroes – a tale of two ships
As the salvage comes to an end of the Solong and Stena Immaculate vessels that were involved in a collision in the North Sea last month, Peter Barker examines the work involved in getting them back to shore.
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NewsElectric drives could transform small craft inshore work
Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business, and amid the quietness of the electric propulsion, had a good chat with RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.
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NewsSaildrone boosts European maritime surveillance
Saildrone has opened a Danish subsidiary to boost European maritime security with autonomous surveillance and seafloor mapping
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NewsTurkey set to plunge into offshore wind
With onshore wind a major component of Turkey’s energy production, it is now turning its attention to offshore wind. Debbie Mason reports.
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NewsØrsted CEO calls on Europe to install 10GW/year offshore wind
Ørsted’s new CEO has called on Europe to install 10GW of offshore wind each year – but panellists at the WindEurope event voiced concerns over a range of things that will not make this an easy feat.
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NewsDEME expands offshore wind with Havfram takeover
DEME is to acquire Havfram for €900 million to expand its global offshore wind capabilities and fleet strength
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NewsCollaboration in autonomy: the next steps
Enhanced vessel impact and movement data could boost industry leading vessel autonomy software. Jake Frith reports from Ocean Business 2025, Southampton, UK.
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NewsMAIB issues warning after tug almost capsizes
The near capsize of a small tug has prompted the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to issue warnings about safe speed and using a towline gob rope in its latest safety round-up.
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NewsLargest pumped hydro plant rubber-stamped for Scotland
The UK’s largest pumped hydro plant to date has been given the go-ahead in the Scottish Central Highlands.
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NewsSAAM and Caterpillar team up on alternative power
SAAM Towage is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to explore alternative power solutions
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NewsMajor scour protection completed offshore UK
Boskalis subsea rock installation vessel Rockpiper has just finished installing 95 rock berms to serve as scour protection off offshore wind turbines that are due to be installed offshore East Anglia, UK.
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NewsNEXT WEEK! Join our free Floodfighters webinar
NEXT WEEK! Join our Floodfighters webinar with experts on maritime Search and Rescue.
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NewsSvitzer board recommends A P Moller buy-out
The majority shareholder in towage giant Svitzer has announced a recommended voluntary purchase offer for all issued shares in Svitzer with the aim of taking the company private.
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NewsSmart FEC: the backbone that keeps vital data flowing
Forward error correction (FEC) has become a trusted delivery vessel for critical data and video at sea. KenCast CEO Dr Henrik Axelsson explains how this unsung hero keeps, vessels moving, the seabed mapped and collisions at bay.
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NewsTwo major offshore wind projects announced for UK
One floating and one fixed-bottom offshore wind farm have been rubber-stamped for the southeast and southwest of England.
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NewsNew report highlights USV industry challenges
A report that looks specifically at Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) will paint a bleak picture of the industry and why it is not developing as expected.
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NewsAnschütz tests smart collision avoidance system
Anschütz has successfully tested a smart collision avoidance system, advancing autonomous navigation for safer shipping
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NewsNew electric motors power up Barcelona ferry
The Port of Barcelona’s latest commuter ferry has been equipped with an all-electric propulsion system by German electric drive developer and manufacturer Molabo.
