Latest News – Page 292
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Offshore wind skills taskforce
A new task force which will help to increase the number of skilled people working in the UK’s world-leading offshore wind industry held its first meeting in July.
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NewsThree davit systems for pilot vessel
One of the pilot vessels of Nederlands Loodswezen BV, has been equipped with three new davit systems for deployment and recovery of their Fast Launch Craft.
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Keeping tabs on cable transits
Cable and pipe penetrations are crucial for the safety level onboard ships and offshore units.
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NewsPortland Port mooring capacity to be extended
A maritime engineering company has been selected to work on a major infrastructure project designed to extend the mooring capacity of Queen’s Pier by 40m at Portland Port in Dorset, UK.
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Malicious Vessel Seizure Insurance
Following recent events in the Straight of Hormuz, a new insurance offering will respond to a single peril of a ship taken by a foreign government, providing Loss of Hire costs and the services of a crisis management consultancy.
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High Efficiency RoRo
The new high efficiency RoRo vessel from Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s HERO class, has recently made its maiden call at the Port of Southampton.
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NewsHydrographic research vessel underway
A sustainably focused hydrographic research vessel that can be utilised by dredging and offshore wind projects is due to be completed next year.
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NewsSecond large ferry export
A UK shipyard has completed the second aluminium fast ferry for a Mexican operator, with light weight and timely delivery both being major deciding factors in the contract award.
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NewsHybrid system flywheel success
Dutch partners have optimized a vessel’s power plant operational costs by incorporating a flywheel on a hybrid power plant.
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NewsClass S prop delivered in just 2 weeks
A leading propeller company has launched a rapid design and manufacturing service to deliver bespoke, fully-machined Class S propellers in just two weeks.
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Ship designer expands into US
A European ship design and engineering company will expand its business to the US with the opening of a new office.
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NewsHybrid car ferry cuts emissions
A hybrid car ferry built for one of Sweden’s busiest maritime routes is ready to begin operating.
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NewsProject milestone for composites supplier
A composites supplier is making headway on a vessel construction project following the completion of a demoulding task.
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NewsPersonal Locator Beacon ups capabilities
McMurdo FastFind 220 and Kannad SafeLink Solo personal location beacons (PLB) can now operate on the Galileo Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) writes Dag Pike.
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NewsMOB recovery system with ‘every consequence considered’
A new man overboard recovery system developed in Scotland is claimed to be one of easiest to use systems on the market today writes Dag Pike.
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NewsLifesaving robot improves safety at sea
A quick and efficient robotic lifesaving product has been launched to help improve safety at sea during rescue operations.
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NewsNorthwester 2 construction works begin
Construction works for a seventh offshore wind farm off the Belgian coast have started with offshore seabed preparation works commenced.
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NewsContainer firefighting breakthrough
A major shipping company will use a revolutionary new system for fighting container ship fires at height.
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NewsUK port names latest pilot boat
Opened by Tim Jenkins from the local Fishermen’s Mission, the ceremony included a traditional blessing ritual and champagne christening.
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NewsCould an offshore solar energy park ever work?
While solar Photo Voltaic technology costs are still constantly decreasing, the evolution towards high-wave offshore applications is a logical next step.
