Latest News – Page 229
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NewsIron, yes iron! as a future fuel
A team of Dutch students is working on a project to develop a green energy system that will use iron powder as the basic fuel to generate steam with the aim of creating a propulsion system using recyclable fuels writes Dag Pike.
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NewsWork completes on UK port expansion
A port in North East England is well positioned to attract future investment, following completion of a multi-million-pound expansion programme.
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NewsOffshore energy storage collaboration begins
An offshore energy storage start-up has established a collaboration agreement with Subsea 7 to develop offshore energy storage solutions.
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NewsCoastguard oil spill membership agreement
Oil Spill Response Limited has announced the signing of a new membership agreement with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for the provision of response services.
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NewsCoastal scheme unearths original promenade
On the UK south coast, sections of Southsea''s original promenade dating back to Edwardian times have been found during ground investigation works undertaken as part of the Southsea Coastal Scheme.
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NewsManufacturing grant for subsea startups
Innovative startups in the subsea industry could benefit from a manufacturing grant of up to GB£2,500.
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NewsInland shipping student event
How can new and innovative ideas improve the future prospects for inland shipping? An Innovation Challenge on this topic is the next step in the successful EU project #IWTS 2.0.
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NewsNorway’s largest ambulance boat has multiple new features
After four months of outfitting at Maritime Partner’s shipyard in Ålesund, Norway''s largest ambulance catamaran has been handed over to shipowner Loppa Legeskyssbåter.
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NewsSeagrass planting to protect vulnerable coastal areas
New grant funded research into the sustainable protection of vulnerable coastal areas aims at using seagrasses for their boosts to biodiversity and wave dampening.
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NewsDuroWipers lifeboat supply contract
DuroWipers is set to supply Class 60 pantographs to multiple lifeboats as part of a new contract.
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NewsNovel wave energy and desalination system to undergo testing
The Wave to Energy and Water (W2EW) project consortium has signed an agreement to test an innovative wave energy and water desalination prototype writes Andrew Williams.
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News10+MW for floating wind
An Iberdrola led international consortium has launched the FLAGSHIP project to develop and fabricate the first 10+MW floating offshore wind turbine which will be installed off the coast of Norway writes Dag Pike.
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NewsExcuse me, but is this your plastic litter?
The plastic catch of the Bubble Barrier, Amsterdam, is being examined by the Plastic Soup Foundation.
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NewsWelsh boatbuilders win river barges contract
A Welsh boatbuilding company has commenced the build of five river barges for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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NewsSearch and rescue centre for world’s largest island
Frequentis’ Global Maritime Distress and Safety System has been successfully put into operation in Greenland.
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NewsWind energy carries emission-free merchant vessels into the 21st century
A Swedish consortium of industry, academia and research organizations have partnered to create a wind-powered ship, reports Edward Lundquist.
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NewsGarmin relief shading coverage goes global
Garmin International’s high-resolution relief shading coverage has been expanded to countries in Europe and Australasia.
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NewsUnderwater live streaming comes into its own during COVID era
According to ROVOP, live video streaming of inspection and repair offshore reduces personnel numbers on-board amidst COVID restrictions.
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NewsLow maintenance resin decking taking ferry market by storm
Netherlands resin applications specialist Bolidt reports strong growth in the global ferry market as its state-of-the-art decking solutions are selected for an increasing variety of passenger ship projects.
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NewsHeavy lift shipping firms create powerhouse
Two of the most recognised names in the heavy lift shipping arena are coming together to create what is believed to be a yet unrivalled shipping setup within the Americas and for cross-Atlantic trade.
