Latest News – Page 316
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NewsNWA welcomes new MCA Workboat Code
The UK''s National Workboat Association is celebrating launch of the second edition of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code redefining working practices and standards.
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NewsTug engine order first for MAN
MAN Energy Solutions has secured a notable order to supply the first IMO Tier III-compliant engines for shiphandling tug operations in the Mediterranean.
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NewsKotug Smit Towage agree to sell to Boluda
Kotug International BV and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell their joint venture company Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda Group.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Another busy period for tug builders brings news on a global scale but this month we examine orders and deliveries for twelve vessels with a European theme.
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NewsUK helps the Seychelles tackle piracy
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with the Seychelles Government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean by delivering training to support maritime security and safety of navigation.
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NewsNew tech centre targets product development
US-based developer of autonomous vessel control systems, Sea Machines Robotics has opened a new technology centre in Boston, US, dedicated to accelerating product development.
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NewsSmart energy solutions sought by new project
Businesses offering smart energy-efficient electricity solutions are being invited to sign up to a new project enabling them to promote their technologies and services and develop business opportunities to supply remote island and isolated off-grid communities.
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NewsNOx clock running down
Environmental responsibility, particularly in respect of Nitrous Oxide (NOx), was the focus of attention for over a hundred members of the shipping industry who attended a UAE branch technical meeting of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, when Magdolin Mikhail, Upstream & Design Manager, Cummins presented ...
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New Production Manager at Norco
Norco – a Dorset based composite manufacturer, has appointed James Luby as the new Production Manager at their dedicated composites manufacturing centre.
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NewsElectrical refits in French yard
SeaKing Electrical has completed a series of upgrades to three DFDS ferries at Damen Dunkerque Shipyard in France.
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World Maritime Rescue Congress
In June this year one of the world’s premier maritime search and rescue (SAR) events will be held in Vancouver.
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NewsLending package boosts MMS
MMS Offshore Renewable Services Ltd has expanded its fleet of wind farm support vessels through a new lending package from Yorkshire Bank.
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NewsAppledore on the market
Property consultancy JLL has been appointed to market the Appledore Shipyard site in Devon, UK, which is now available following expiry of the existing lease.
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NewsRijkswaterstaat vessels get it wrong
It seems that even the very experienced Dutch Rijkswaterstaat is not above learning an important – but chastening – deck kit lesson
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NewsDor Raviv: Orca AI
We now need ‘eyes’ able to spot trouble in the most crowded waters, says Dor Raviv of Orca AI.
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Hill Dickinson makes strategic appointments
Maritime law practice Hill Dickinson has appointed Master Mariner Kevin Austin as a legal director, Korean market specialist Beth Bradley as a partner, and transactional lawyer Sung Hwan Choi as a partner.
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NewsShip Shape IMO expands product range
Ship Shape IMO has expanded its range to cover compliant marine/offshore cabin-related products including carpets, curtains, flooring, towels and blankets.
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NewsDSV mechanical overhaul
Work on overhauling diesel engines on what has been called one of the most advanced diving support vessels in the world, has been completed by power specialist Royston.
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News120 tons of sea debris
Safeen, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, has collected over 120 tons of floating sea debris in Abu Dhabi waters last year, recycling more than ten tons of the collected material.
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NewsSemi-autonomous hybrid explorers
New company Arksen is developing, building and supporting semi-autonomous, hybrid explorer vessels, responsibly designed from the ground up to have the least impact on the environment and take adventurers to the most inaccessible corners of the world’s oceans.
