Latest News – Page 209
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NewsWhen is a RIB not a RIB?
Commercial RIB Charter are introducing yet another vessel that doesn’t look like a RIB. In fact with a fleet now topping out at thirty four vessels, only twenty six are RIBs in the purest sense. We ask Director Stuart Hedges to explain what’s going on…
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NewsOffshore wind kudos for DuroWipers
Manor Renewable Energy Ltd took delivery of the Manor Endurance offshore support vessel in September and since then its six Class 90 pantograph wiper units (three front and three rear) have been put to the test at Scottish Power’s East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm.
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NewsAntifouling for waterjets
Sonihull, the UK-based pioneer of the world’s leading environmentally friendly anti-fouling systems, has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime, the historied Norwegian maritime technology group, to be its sole-supplier of ultrasonic anti-fouling systems.
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NewsEU-backed project aims to create hybrid wave energy testing platform
In December last year, an international wave energy consortium launched the VALID project, a 5M€ EU-backed initiative focused on the development of a hybrid testing platform for ocean energy.
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NewsNavy orders diver delivery vessels
A UAE-based developer and builder of composite patrol vessels has signed a substantial order for its new Trident (submersible high-speed diver delivery crafts) programme with an undisclosed foreign Navy.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Amid a backlog of deliveries and orders building up we focus this month on two significant new tug arrivals and orders involving European shipyards.
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NewsSanmar reflects on a busy 2020
Sanmar Shipyards is reflecting on a challenging but productive 2020, delivering a vessel almost every two weeks.
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NewsSvitzer expansion in Germany and beyond
Svitzer has described the rationale behind recent expansion in Germany, highlighting how its global presence and scale of operation provide flexibility to adapt to changes in demand.
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NewsBoluda Towage acquires Iskes Towage & Salvage
In another sign of consolidation within the towage industry Boluda Towage has acquired the port towage activities of Iskes Towage & Salvage.
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NewsRolls-Royce engines for first LNG-hybrid tug
MTU gas engines are to power the world’s first LNG-hybrid harbour tug for operation in Singapore, part of a 12-vessel order to be operated by Jurong Marine Services.
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NewsDigitising shipping’s ‘first and last mile’
Just how widespread is digitisation within the marine port environment, especially for the ‘first and last mile’ of a ship’s voyage involving service providers including towage operators.
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NewsWide-ranging activities for Resolve Marine
Global maritime responder Resolve Marine has reported a busy period including combating a fire on a vehicle carrier and providing mainstream marine support services.
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NewsGB£12m to boost engine manufacturing
Production of a new outboard engine will be ramped up to meet global demand after its manufacturer secured GB£12m in financing.
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NewsContinued growth for marine insurer
One global marine insurer has reported continuing growth in its diversified business lines and solid progress in raising premiums to reflect market conditions.
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NewsLaunch of new rescue cruiser delayed by Covid
Germany’s impressive new sea rescue cruiser SK41 has already been floated out and gone into service - but its official naming and launch have been delayed by Covid, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsNew floating grab is a first for Germans
Wesergrund, described as the first floating grab of its kind for government coastal and estuary operation in Germany, has been launched at SET Tangemuende Shipyard, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsHybrid patrol vessel for Malta
A new patrol vessel recently launched by Vittoria Shipyard is the largest offshore patrol vessel ever built at the company’s Adria yard.
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NewsMighty jackup calls for capable PPU
The SafePilot CAT MAX Portable Pilot Unit from Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has been used to move a capable but somewhat ungainly vessel.
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NewsCremyll ferry to go electric
Plymouth based Voyager Boatyard will receive funding to design and build an electric ferry that will operate on the commuter route between Plymouth and South East Cornwall, UK.
