Latest News – Page 18
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NewsEngine fire linked to poor state of repair
A report into the engine room fire on Ro-Ro passenger ferry Stena Express in February 2023 has concluded bad repair and inadequate modifications led to the incident.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Vessev on its electric hydrofoiling ferry
An electric hydro-foiling ferry has joined New Zealand’s largest ferry operator after Maritime New Zealand awarded the vessel commercial certification.
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NewsWorld’s longest subsea tunnel gathers pace
First mooted in 2017, Norway’s 27km tunnel is gathering pace, with a joint venture between engineering firms Implenia and Stangeland Maskin laying out plans for the huge project.
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NewsDanfoss Power Solutions appoints new president
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Daniel Winter as president, replacing Eric Alström.
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NewsFirst electric tug launched in South America
The first electric tug in South America has been launched by SAAM Towage for operations with the Chilean Oil Company ENAP.
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NewsPLBs: The difference between survival and tragedy
The tragic consequences of failing to equip crew with Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) were laid bare before delegates at the IMCA global summit last week.
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NewsSix-year Rotterdam underwater motorway completed
A six-year construction project to connect roads on both sides of a river near the Port of Rotterdam has finally been opened to traffic.
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NewsForth Ports spends £50m after ‘game changer’ contract
£50 million (€60.6 million) has been earmarked to upgrade the port facilities needed to build Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
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NewsEemshaven named as OranjeWind base port
RWE and TotalEnergies select Eemshaven for assembly of turbines for their OranjeWind offshore wind project
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NewsIMCA interview: The value of the common voice
International Marine Contractors Association CEO Iain Grainger speaks to Maritime Journal at the end of a very successful IMCA global summit - and the first for six years.
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NewsBP joint venture could revolutionise offshore wind industry
A joint venture between oil giant BP and Japanese energy firm JERA Nex has been set up to make massive strides in offshore wind globally.
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NewsCrown Estate backing for floating offshore wind O&M hub
A new heavy-lift Operations and Maintenance (O&M) hub is to be developed at ABP’s Port Talbot, Wales.
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NewsSvitzer continues to decarbonise its towing fleet
The towage and salvage expert has four new TRAnsverse tugs from Cheoy Lee Shipyards
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NewsStudy calls for remote pilotage answers
The International Maritime Pilots’ Association is calling for manufacturers and system integrators to participate in a study on remote pilotage.
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NewsCable-detection in pipeline for Dogger Bank
A cable-monitoring system has been unveiled that identifies transmission failure at an early enough stage that outages can be eliminated, its developer says.
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NewsNAVTOR to equip 40 vessels with navigation tools
Norwegian navigation firm NAVTOR has signed an agreement with Germany-based ship management company NSB Group to supply 40 vessels with its e-Navigation systems.
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NewsNew Act unveiled to speed up US wind projects
Despite signs of reluctance with regard to offshore wind in the US, such as the recent cancellation of the Attentive One project near New York, other positive moves are emerging.
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NewsMore hints surface of Harland & Wolff rescue
A deal to save beleaguered shipyard Harland & Wolff is getting close, media reports reveal – although the shipyard rumoured to rescue the firm has refused to comment.
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News - VideosWATCH: Dutch Coast Guard rescues rudderless cargo ship
A rudderless cargo ship drifting without power in a stormy North Sea has been towed to safety by the Dutch Coast Guard.
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NewsVard converts PSV into a specialised cable-laying vessel
Vard has successfully delivered a specialised cable-laying vessel (CLV) to its new owner after a complex vessel conversion from a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV).
