Latest News – Page 205

  • At the heart of the Hornsea 2 installation is the offshore substation  (Photo: Ørsted)
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    Substation cranes for Hornsea 2

    2021-03-29T11:21:00Z

    Having supplied 14 cranes for Hornsea 1 offshore windfarm, Palfinger has announced an important part of its lifting gear contract for Hornsea 2.

  • The pilot project will allow the consortium partners to prepare the system for large-scale offshore commercial use
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    Norwegian hydrogen from wind pilot project progresses

    2021-03-29T11:03:00Z

    Following a major investment in the project, Norwegian company TechnipFMC is moving ahead with a pilot project for the Deep Purple green hydrogen offshore energy system.

  • The first investment of €8 million went towards the preparation of the site
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    Maritime hub for Malta

    2021-03-29T10:45:00Z

    The Mediterranean Maritime Hub Malta (MMH) is investing more than €20 million to turn Valletta into a hub for vessels from the maritime and oil and gas exploration sectors.

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    Wave energy converter ready for testing

    2021-03-26T12:41:00Z

    Testing will begin shortly on a new wave energy converter (WEC) that allows the conversion of wave motion into electricity and desalinated water.

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    C-Job sees customizable future for dredgers

    2021-03-26T11:23:00Z

    Netherlands based C-Job Naval Architects has launched an in-house developed trailing suction hopper dredger series intended to fill the gap between standard designs and fully tailored vessels.

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    Royal IHC sends super cutter to SCA

    2021-03-26T11:20:00Z

    Royal IHC officially handed over the cutter suction dredger Mohab Mameesh to the Suez Canal Authority at ceremonies in Rotterdam last month.

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    WODCON XXIII set for Copenhagen in May 2022

    2021-03-26T11:18:00Z

    The 23rd edition of the World Dredging Congress, WODCON XXIII, will take place in Copenhagen, Demark on 16-20 May 2022.

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    Biodegradable oil research for dredgers

    2021-03-26T11:13:00Z

    Bakker Sliedrecht, the Netherlands based provider of electrical and automation solutions for the marine industry, is starting research to determine whether biodegradable oil can be used in submersible motors.

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    Two special newbuilds for Jan De Nul

    2021-03-26T11:11:00Z

    Belgium''s Jan De Nul has added two newbuild dredgers to it international fleet with deliveries of the cutter suction dredger Willem van Rubroeck and the trailing suction hopper dredger Galileo Galilei.

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    Nominations sought for IADC Safety Awards

    2021-03-26T11:06:00Z

    The Netherlands based International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) is now seeking nominations for the annual IADC Safety Award.

  • Gorch Fock, just one of three veteran sail and motor ships restored in Germany (Photo: Leon Rodewald  PIZ Marine)
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    Oldtimers test traditional repair skills

    2021-03-26T10:10:00Z

    Traditional ship repair and renovation skills have been in demand at German yards involved in the restoration of three oldtimers, writes Tom Todd.

  • Tall toilet order
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    Offshore turbine solution for call of nature

    2021-03-25T15:11:00Z

    Workers at a Scottish offshore wind farm will soon be able to relieve themselves at convenience thanks to an investment in purpose-built windfarm toilets.

  • The BARTech 30 CTV (2 boats shown on the left) is a completely ground-breaking and unusual looking design
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    Innovative asymmetric CTVs promise 30% fuel savings

    2021-03-25T11:15:00Z

    Offshore wind crew transfer vessel operator and Seawork regular, High Speed Transfers, has confirmed its order of two BARTech 30 CTVs.

  • New technology onboard windfarm, patrol boats and short sea ferries will be supported by iconsys’ automation -  without single-OEM constraints.. Photo: Rolls-Royce
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    Managing the energy change

    2021-03-25T10:36:00Z

    Greening the workboat and support vessel industry requires engaging with the new, alternative power systems, said Tim Munn of iconsys.

  • “Waste heat .... is so simple - and it has vast potential for the maritime industry”. Marcel Flipse of Orcan Energy
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    Marcel Flipse of Orcan Energy

    2021-03-25T10:20:00Z

    “Waste heat is the world’s largest unused energy source,” Marcel Flipse of Orcan Energy told MJ. “We have solar, hydro, wind… but this is so simple - and it has vast potential for the maritime industry.”

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    Final dredging phase at Peak Forest Canal

    2021-03-24T11:23:00Z

    The final phase of dredging works at Peak Forest Canal in Manchester, UK has begun.

  • XOCEAN USV
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    AI software helps make most of USVs

    2021-03-24T10:28:00Z

    An international USV operator has recently adopted artificial intelligence (AI) software to enhance its Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) situational awareness.

  • Speakers from left: Simon Powell, Torleif Stokke, Tom Binns
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    Propulsion focus for 4th CMN webinar

    2021-03-24T10:06:00Z

    With over 350 delegates registered already with six weeks still to go, The Commercial Marine Network’s fourth decarbonisation webinar, sponsored by Castoldi, is gathering considerable momentum.

  • At present the Sealence units are fixed units will no direction variation
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    Deepspeed aims for larger units

    2021-03-24T08:46:00Z

    Italian company DeepSpeed which has developed an innovative concept of electric pod drive is now changing its focus towards larger versions after a successful fund raising drive.

  • Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation
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    Howth harbour developments

    2021-03-24T08:33:00Z

    Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation with the re-development of the Middle Pier plus proposals for dredging the harbour and the creation of a reclaimed area of land.