Latest News – Page 259
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NewsForce majeure and the coronavirus
According to William Cecil, Partner at law firm Haynes and Boone, the coronavirus outbreak has already caused a major downing of tools at far east shipyards.
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Bigger push needed for wind propulsion
Wind propulsion should play a bigger part in the decarbonisation of shipping, a new document submitted to a maritime body says.
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NewsPropelling boats with no moving parts
A mind-bendingly novel system for powering boats, that uses electrical induction and hence no moving parts, is under development in Italy writes Dag Pike.
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NewsTornado enters electric RIB market
Danish RIB builder Tornado has developed a new version of their 6.8 metre RIB that is powered by an electric outboard motor in a move that is planned to be the start of a new range of electric RIBs writes Dag Pike.
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NewsSeakeeper launches smallest gyro stabiliser
Seakeeper, the major producer of gyro stabiliser systems for boats and long-time Seawork exhibitor, has launched its smallest ever stabiliser that should bring new levels of stability to smaller workboats.
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NewsDeal to commercialise oil spill technology
A material made from waste cooking oil and sulphur that can soak up oil spills and other pollution will be commercialised following a deal between its South Australian inventors and a Singaporean company.
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News9.2 metre SAR RIB provides secure rescue platform
Estonia based Veego Marine has developed an advanced design for a search and rescue RIB that offers good protection for the crew combined with high performance writes Dag Pike.
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NewsThruster package key to vessel conversion
A thruster package will enable Boskalis to convert an existing hull to create the crane vessel Bokalift 2.
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NewsTechnical demands hold up new research ship
Complex technical requirements have delayed by some three years the completion of a new €98 million state-of-the-art oceanographic and fisheries research ship in Germany, reports Tom Todd.
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News13.5m police boat is packed with functionality
Adding clout to police fleet capacity on Berlin’s almost 220kms long network of waterways is a new state-of- the-art patrol boat, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsIcebreaker newbuild project rejigged
The German Government has cancelled a five year old tender invitation for the research icebreaker ''Polarstern II'' and promised a new award procedure leading to a more modern ship, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsSophisticated data buoy for the German Bight
German authorities have begun the offshore practical testing in the German Bight of an advanced LIDAR-equipped mobile measurement and data collection buoy, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsMaritime decarbonisation efforts shared
Decarbonisation measures being implemented by the European maritime sector have been shown to EU and national policymakers who visited a Belgian port as part of European Shipping Week activities.
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NewsInfrastructure call post Storm Dennis
Storm Brendan, Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, plus devastating flooding has prompted a waterway maintenance company to stress the importance of regular infrastructure works to minimise problems on the UK’s ageing canal and waterway network.
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Nordic Marine Insurance
The West of England P&I Club has announced that it will acquire a significant stake in specialist marine insurance provider Nordic Marine Insurance.
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NewsInternational educational award for UK-built ROV
A compact platform Remotely Operated Vehicle has impressed judges with its suitability and robustness for operating in the challenging area of the educational sector.
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NewsFloating wind testing in Spanish waters
RWE Renewables and Saitec Offshore Technologies have joined forces to test new ways to affordably install and operate offshore wind farms in deep waters.
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NewsMaritime-focused coronavirus advice
A freely accessible webpage will provide industry-specific guidance and updates regarding the coronavirus outbreak and its progression.
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NewsSanctions evaders slipping through the net
Over the last six months, twice as many vessels have demonstrated suspicious behaviour regarding sanctions as have been put on sanctions lists.
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NewsMarine market access made easier
A Total Quality Assurance provider has made it easier for manufacturers of lifesaving products to get their products to the marine market with its new accreditation.
