Latest News – Page 254
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NewsCapsized trawler salvaged
The typically innovative approach of the salvage industry has been demonstrated with the successful recovery of a capsized trawler off Denmark.
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Insurance firm reports strong year
A marine insurance company has reported an operating result of US24.6m supported by strong investment income in 2019.
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NewsVessel routing app targets GHG emissions
A metocean data provider for the marine sector will collaborate with a UK university on the development of an application to produce the most efficient routes for vessels and reduce GHG emissions.
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NewsEuropean tidal power generation jumps 50%
Europe still leads the world in tidal energy installations, and European tidal stream projects generated 50% more electricity in 2019 than the year before, according to new statistics.
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NewsSecond EMEC test berth for Orbital
Scottish based tidal energy developer Orbital Marine Power has signed up to a second berth at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland.
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NewsThe world’s most powerful electric outboard motor
The polar expedition cruise industry’s desire for zero emission passenger tender RIBs has driven the development of what is set to be the first electric outboard motor with usable horsepower.
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NewsE-learning aids uninterrupted education
E-learning solutions are helping shipping companies to ensure business continuity and minimise risk during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsPorts press on as COVID-19 impact spreads
Global ports and maritime organisations have said they are striving to maintain normal operations despite the economic and financial challenges presented by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsLow emissions dredger for Flemish ports
Belgium based dredging giant Jan De Nul''s fourth Ultra-Low Emission vessel (ULEv), the trailing suction hopper dredger'' Sanderus'', has arrived in home waters to commence maintenance dredging of Flemish ports under the authority of the Flemish government.
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NewsVox Amalia goes to work at Den Helder
Netherlands based dredging and marine construction contractor Van Oord''s new trailing suction hopper dredger ''Vox Amalia'' successfully started its first project last month in its home market.
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New IADC Safety Award
The Netherlands based International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced that from this year an annual Safety Award will be given to a supply chain organisation active in the dredging industry.
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NewsBatteries crucial to cutting emissions
Batteries will play a key role in enabling shipowners to cut operational emissions and adhere to new regulations, an electronics company has stressed.
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NewsMoving from antifouling products to antifouling services
A company that has made its name and its fortune from selling paint-on marine coatings now offers a service that includes mechanical hull cleaning.
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NewsSimulators for Marcom-A training and ECDIS type specific training
Since February 2020 JRC/Alphatron’s training department in Rotterdam has new VSTEP simulators available on which trainees can be trained while using the latest software. With these new simulators up and running, the company has announced the re-introduction of ECDIS Type Specific Training and Marcom-A training.
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NewsRubbish-collecting technology seeks support
A pollution-tackling company is seeking support for its new development which intercepts river borne rubbish before it escapes to sea.
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Revised guidelines for Condition Based Maintenance
Japanese classification Society ClassNK has released guidelines that explain the revised rules for using Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) in class surveys.
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NewsThe COVID-19 crisis and maritime security threats
According to a prominent maritime security consultancy, the Coronavirus emergency will be the defining threat trend of the year with simultaneous impacts in a number of areas.
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NewsSteering and rudder systems order for TSHDs
A supply order has been signed for three sets of steering and rudder systems for three dual-fuelled trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs).
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NewsHuge rise in wave and tidal energy production
Global wave and tidal stream energy production has risen tenfold over the last decade, reflecting global efforts to identify commercialisation pathways for ocean energy technologies, according to a new report.
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NewsSEA-KIT gets major Fugro partnership
Netherlands-headquartered Geo-data specialist, Fugro, has announced a strategic partnership with SEA KIT International, winner of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE.
