Latest News – Page 282
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NewsILAMA appoints chair
A longstanding maritime professional has been appointed chair of the International Lifesaving Appliance Manufacturers’ Association (ILAMA).
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NewsPropeller hub reduces cavitation risk
A new propeller hub shape greatly reduces the risk of cavitation, which might occur in demanding, high-load applications.
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NewsDutch lay early groundwork for German LNG job
A Dutch shipyard is already gearing up for the LNG conversion next year of a second RoPax ferry belonging to German owners AG Ems, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsEuropean midrange outboard launch
Outboard motor manufacturer Evinrude used the recent Genoa Boat Show to launch its new range of E-TEC® G2® engines on the European market.
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NewsNew generation of maritime thermal cameras
A new thermal imaging camera range designed for the most demanding professional mariners and first responders also features high definition visible imaging.
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NewsFerry fast connection
A Scandinavian ferry operator has signed a new communication contract to satisfy passengers’ ever growing broadband speed expectations.
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NMEA successes
The US National Marine Electronics Association has recognised three systems from antenna specialist KVH with 2019 Awards.
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NewsHeavy-lift jack-up vessel refit
A 142 metre jack-up left Damen’s Verolme Rotterdam shipyard in early September 2019 following a major refit.
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NewsPromoting hybrid battery power in offshore construction
An industry body for offshore marine contractors says that battery systems will play an increasingly important role in vessels with dynamic positioning (DP) systems.
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NewsNew German rescue boat adds fast response clout
German sea rescuers have taken into service a second special 8.9m independent response boat, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsEmission-free hybrid is ideal for busy Elbe
Officials at Elbe-Fährlinien say the small, eco-friendly, hybrid catamaran Liinsand, now switched from North Frisian service to commuter ferry transport on the busy Elbe Estuary, is ideal for the job, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsTimely LNG boost for German Bight ferry service
An adapted Norwegian-built LNG ferry goes into German North Frisian island service in November, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsThird time lucky for troubled German lock?
A third round of major repairs inside five years was being completed by October at Bremerhaven’s trouble-plagued Kaiserschleuse ship lock, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsSunderland ready for Dogger Bank windfarm
Port of Sunderland has declared itself ''ready, willing and able to deliver'' after a long-awaited government announcement of investment in Dogger Bank.
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SMART sale
International design, engineering, science and management consultancy BMT, has sold its UK-based SMART business to GreenSteam, a majority owned company of BP.
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NewsRecord low strike prices for offshore wind
The UK has further cemented its place as the leading country for economical offshore wind projects thanks to record low strike prices at the Contracts for Difference Round 3 auction.
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NewsDredging not to blame for Miami coral deaths
If the industry is looking at mitigating its environmental impact, we need to correctly attribute responsibility.
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NewsLED strobe lights up route to safety
A high-intensity LED strobe that provides brighter light in all directions for clear marking of a man-overboard site has been launched.
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NewsStability for single-hull support
Single hull vessels have a lot going for them. While a little slower than catamarans some say their motion isn’t as ‘stiff’.
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NewsFirst custom recycling shipyard opens
The world’s first custom-built recycling shipyard for the purpose of recycling vessels and drilling rigs has been inaugurated.
