Latest News – Page 309

  • BP's Rotterdam refinery
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    Port of Rotterdam to partner on green hydrogen study

    2019-04-16T10:10:00Z

    BP, Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals), and the Port of Rotterdam have joined forces to explore the opportunity of making “green hydrogen” via water electrolysis for BP’s refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which has the potential for significant reductions in CO2 emissions.

  • The Switch Electronic Bus Link
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    Bus link forms ‘key element’ for retrofit hybrid

    2019-04-16T10:00:00Z

    The world’s first Electronic Bus Link (EBL) from Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch has been successfully commissioned on ‘North Sea Giant’.

  • Carmet has a solid reputation for efficient operation of ageing tugs (Carmet)
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    TOWLINES

    2019-04-16T09:40:00Z

    “It’s not about the boats we offer, it’s about the crews that operate them” the motto of Carmet Tug Company as it celebrates 30 years on the Manchester Ship Canal.

  • Schottel and MacAllister have 30 years experience working together (Schottel)
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    Schottel and McAllister 30 years cooperation

    2019-04-16T09:37:00Z

    The longstanding cooperation between Schottel and McAllister Towing continues with an order for two propulsion units for a newbuild escort and harbour tug.

  • Traffic increases in Ghanaian ports has led to orders for three new tugs (RAL)
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    Ghanaian order for Turkish tug builder

    2019-04-16T09:30:00Z

    A dramatic increase in traffic in the Ghanaian ports of Tema and Takoradi has led to port expansion projects and in turn the requirement for additional shiphandling tugs.

  • Wartsila has been able to evaluate performance results from two Turkish tugs (Wartsila)
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    Wärtsilä propulsion solution delivers results

    2019-04-16T09:21:00Z

    Technology group Wärtsilä is evaluating the operational results from its propulsion system installed in two tugs operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety.

  • port site
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    New port targets a sustainable Arctic

    2019-04-15T14:10:00Z

    The development of a new Icelandic port that could enable sustainable development of the Arctic and help to make emergent shipping routes safer is set to offer multiple natural benefits.

  • Seven of the Transnet cadets training to be tug masters in South Africa (Rnet)
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    Encouraging local tug crews in South Africa

    2019-04-15T12:02:00Z

    Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is contributing to the development of local skills for crewing its tugs with its cadet training programme.

  • Both Z-Tech tugs are now in service with ICDAS Turkey (RAL)
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    Z-Tech success continues for RAL

    2019-04-15T11:58:00Z

    Robert Allan Ltd has provided details of the recent flurry of orders and deliveries of its successful Z-Tech series of tugs.

  • Mermaid Marine is to officially launch the Yuchai International range of marine diesel engines at Seawork 2019
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    Yuchai marine diesel engines to be officially launched at Seawork 2019

    2019-04-15T11:49:00Z

    The Yuchai International range of marine diesel engines will be officially launched in the UK at this year''s Seawork exhibition by Mermaid Marine.

  • Start Point Lighthouse was built by Trinity House in 1836 and automated in 1993
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    Start Point re-engineered

    2019-04-15T11:36:00Z

    UK lighthouse operator Trinity House has completed the modernisation of Start Point Lighthouse in Devon.

  • News

    Co-President for Ocean Energy Europe

    2019-04-15T11:09:00Z

    Industry body Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) has elected Dr. Jochen Weilepp, representing Sustainable Marine Energy, as co-President of the association.

  • First piles driven in Wilhelmshaven
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    Wilhelmshaven harbour project underway

    2019-04-15T10:59:00Z

    First phase construction has begun on a project to deepen and modernise the Alter Vorhafen in Wilhelmshaven, reports Tom Todd.

  • Already in service:Hamburg 28m Class twin Berlin
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    German rescue cruiser under build

    2019-04-15T10:49:00Z

    Construction is now well underway in Germany on a search and rescue boat for the maritime rescue service DGzRS, writes Tom Todd.

  • The TrustLink MS connectors are provided in several configurations ranging from 4 to 37 electrical contacts
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    Metal shell subsea connectors

    2019-04-15T10:40:00Z

    The TrustLink Metal Shell (MS) series of subsea connectors from MacArtney was launched at the recent Ocean Business event.

  • Naming ceremony in Vienna
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    Vienna naming ceremony

    2019-04-15T10:14:00Z

    Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) recently had the pleasure of attending the naming ceremony for its first multi-million-pound river passenger ferry export.

  • Naval Dome CEO Itai Sela at SMTC2019
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    Shipping industry on cyber red alert

    2019-04-15T09:59:00Z

    The maritime sector is being targeted by highly motivated cyber criminals and the shipping industry should be on the highest alert for a cyber-attack, Naval Dome CEO Itai Sela has warned.

  • Thyborøn-Agger ferry will help the Danish government meet its EU 2020 climate and energy targets
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    Hybrid electric RoPax ferry

    2019-04-15T09:43:00Z

    Danfoss Editron has provided the hybrid electric drivetrain system powering a new ferry connecting the communities of Thyborøn and Agger in north west Denmark.

  • Data for pilots
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    Pilots offered real-time data

    2019-04-12T15:29:00Z

    Trelleborg and OceanWise have collaborated to enable pilots to view important real-time tide and weather data using their ‘Safe Pilot’ PPU’s to help improve the safety and efficiency of operations at ABP Southampton.

  • The Simrad range of marine electronics are perfect for powerboats, sports boats and day boats
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    Simrad and Lowrance join Barrus Marine Equipment

    2019-04-12T11:04:00Z

    The Marine Equipment Division has been busy at Barrus, building its portfolio of products with market-leading brands to cater for new and existing trade customers.