Latest News – Page 277

  • 'Terra Marique'
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    Oil refinery exported from Welsh port

    2019-10-28T15:44:00Z

    The final parts of a decommissioned oil refinery have been successfully exported to Pakistan from a port in Wales in a six-week operation.

  • Finn Ivar Marum
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    Oceanographic instrumentation firm’s new CEO

    2019-10-28T15:02:00Z

    A specialist in oceanographic instrumentation has appointed a new CEO as it continues to grow.

  • The Port of London Authority's moorings maintenance vessel 'London Titan' in Lowestoft dry dock
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    East of England dry dock busy with ship repair

    2019-10-25T13:51:00Z

    A UK ship repairer has beaten records on dry dock utilization rates thanks to major engineering and fabrication projects.

  • Mike McNally
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    Growth in onboard cyber protection

    2019-10-25T10:13:00Z

    A marine software company says it has seen exceptional growth in the use of its secure, maritime optimised email software and other cyber-security solutions as vessel owners and operators step up a gear to harden onboard networks and protect their ships from digital threats.

  • Poggy
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    AUV with unique mobility features trialled

    2019-10-25T09:25:00Z

    A bionic autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) with unique mobility features made its first dives this month.

  • technology centre
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    Maritime technology projects tackle GHGs

    2019-10-24T13:43:00Z

    A global network of maritime technology cooperation centres has completed an array of pilot projects over the past three years, helping to drive forward the changes which are required to reduce GHG emissions from shipping.

  • 'Voltaire' is set for delivery in 2022 (Image: Jan de Nul)
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    The world’s largest installation jack-up

    2019-10-24T13:00:00Z

    What is set to be the world’s largest offshore windfarm has secured the services of what is set to be the world’s largest jack-up installation vessel, despite the fact that neither of them have yet been built.

  • Once fully installed, the floating offshore wind farm will comprise three V164-8.4 MW turbines  (Photo: Dock90)
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    Floating wind unit installed

    2019-10-24T12:32:00Z

    The first WindFloat Atlantic unit, complete with its turbine fully erected, has been installed at sea in a location 10 miles off the coast of Viana do Castelo in Portugal writes Dag Pike.

  • Waterborne Technology Platform
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    Role of zero-emission waterborne transport

    2019-10-24T11:27:00Z

    The transformation of waterborne transport into a zero-emission mode of transport will have a crucial place within the European ‘Green Deal’ pledged by the European Commission, a maritime stakeholder has stressed.

  • Metocean buoy for Triton Knoll
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    Metocean and navigation buoys for Triton Knoll

    2019-10-23T16:37:00Z

    A specialist company has been hired to install both navigation and monitoring buoys at the huge Triton Knoll offshore wind farm where construction is due to start shortly, writes Dag Pike.

  • Timezero
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    Marine surveillance made easy

    2019-10-23T16:32:00Z

    A marine surveillance solution is helping to improve coastal monitoring efficiency.

  • Atair is being followed by more multi-purpose replacements –some of them LNG-fuelled.  (Photo BSH).
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    Germans focus on more LNG after Atair

    2019-10-23T16:13:00Z

    Germany’s new multi-purpose, LNG-fuelled ''Atair'' is now in test operation as attention turns to further high-end ship replacements, writes Tom Todd.

  • INL
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    Technology project progress to be unveiled

    2019-10-23T11:19:00Z

    A pioneering science centre in Portugal will release details of a major pan-European project showcasing ‘next-generation’ technology to meet future demands of the Atlantic maritime industry.

  • Polar Code training at indoor snow facility close to SMT's offices
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    Polar Code survival training

    2019-10-22T13:03:00Z

    The adoption by the IMO of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) makes it mandatory for ships sailing into Arctic or Antarctic waters to demonstrate that extra precautions have been taken in relation to safety, protection of the environment and seafarer competence.

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    Fugro enters South Korean offshore wind market

    2019-10-22T12:47:00Z

    Dutch survey major Fugro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Underwater Survey Technology 21 (UST21) in a move that opens up the South Korean offshore wind farm market.

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    Wind turbine cabling contract

    2019-10-22T12:38:00Z

    Prysmian Group, has been awarded a global contract to supply wind turbine tower and nacelle cables and assemblies by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.

  • Adam Meller, Port of Gdynia Authority managing board President
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    Polish offshore wind gaining momentum

    2019-10-22T12:21:00Z

    Poland aspires to become one of the biggest centres in Europe for offshore wind, turbo-charging billions of Euros of investment, a recent thought leadership event has heard.

  • Rostock's Seekanal (Baltic approach) with Ueberseehafen beyond (Photo Rostock Port)
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    Rostock deepening will boost port handling

    2019-10-22T11:42:00Z

    The German Baltic port of Rostock is hoping for a substantial boost in cargo handling from planned approach channel deepening expected to be approved soon, writes Tom Todd.

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    Workshop call for Blue economy event

    2019-10-21T16:50:00Z

    An annual event which acts as an EU gathering for maritime affairs and the sustainable blue economy has put out a call for stakeholders'' workshops.

  • Wick Project
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    Buoy and light project aids safety

    2019-10-21T16:14:00Z

    A buoy and light installation project has been carried out in the northeast corner of Scotland to help guide vessels and improve safety.