Latest News – Page 268
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NewsA winning towage partnership in Turkey
Marin Tug & Pilotage has praised the influence of Sanmar Shipyards in its success after it was named one of the winners in the recent tug licence allocation in Turkey.
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NewsEmden readies for LNG RoRo ships
German vehicle handling port Emden has deepened its outer harbour and is expanding elsewhere to meet the challenge of bigger ships in 2020, Tom Todd reports.
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NewsDiedrich tackles engine and lengthening jobs
Two out-of-season re-engining projects and a lengthening job have kept Germany’s Schiffswerft Diedrich even busier than usual this winter, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGerman research ship returns to duty
One of Germany’s busiest research ships –the 56.5m Elisabeth Mann Borgese - was returning to duty in January after “comprehensive” technical maintenance, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsCruise ship repair surge at B+V
A trio of cruise ships from Fred Olsen dominated end-of-year repair, class and and overhaul activity at Hamburg’s Blohm + Voss Shipyard, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsHealth checks power Caspian sea vessels
A new series of engineering health checks and service work carried out by diesel power specialist Royston on deactivated marine engines has enabled an Azerbaijan offshore support vessel operator to bring laid-up vessels back into operational service.
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NewsSeatrials for extended CTV
Following a length extension of 4m, a re-power and an extensive refurbishment ‘Manor Initiative’ (formerly the ‘MPI Cervantes’), is currently undergoing sea trials at Manor Renewable Energy’s Portland facility.
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NewsPilot boat personally delivered
A pilot boat exported from a Norfolk, UK boat builder has arrived at its new home, delivered by the boatbuilder’s managing director.
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NewsLiepaja work completed ahead of schedule
To allow larger vessels to enter and leave the port of Liepaja in Latvia, the access channel to the port has been dredged with removal of nearly three million cubic metres of sediments.
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NewsAUV launch and recovery trials
The launch and recovery of a 780kg Hugin Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from a RIB has been demonstrated using a new system.
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NewsMarine biotechnology could solve plastics crisis
New advances in marine-based biotechnology involve algae, crabs and prawns could help tackle the global plastic crisis according to an ongoing EU study.
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NewsHydraulics expertise for Port of Blyth
Industrial and Marine Hydraulics has opened a new facility at the Port of Blyth, UK which is equipped to provide full onsite service and inspection operations.
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New sales channel for Hatz engines
From January 2020, German diesel engine manufacturer Motorenfabrik Hatz will provide direct support for its new and existing customers in Belgium and Luxembourg and their subsidiaries.
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NewsSilent and smooth gear shifting
Volvo Penta’s Silent Shift feature is due to be rolled out into its D3 diesel engine range.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift in emissions technology first
SAL Heavy Lift has become the first shipping company in the world to add a new hydrogen/methanol technology to its fleet, with the adoption of an injection system developed by Fuelsave.
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NewsFire safety acquisition
Viking has increased its global volume, reach and technical competencies for marine firefighting equipment services.
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NewsHeavy lift fleet expansion
SAL Heavy Lift will expand its fleet with three heavy lift vessels with 800t lifting capacity in early 2020.
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Greek/Korean design collaboration
The Korean Register has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Technical University of Athens, agreeing to share specialist technology and software with the students of the School Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering.
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NewsComparative mobile shore power trial
In a world-first, Europe’s largest international port is trialing five mobile shore power systems at coaster berths to reduce CO2, noise and diesel pollution.
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NewsOffshore wind development project progresses
Participants in a project which aims to continue to promote the collaborative research and development of technologies and solutions for the foundations, towers and auxiliary systems of high-power offshore wind turbines have held their second meeting.
