Latest News – Page 322

  • Green Maritime Methanol
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    Support for Green Maritime Methanol project

    2019-02-21T12:47:00Z

    Shipowners, shipyards, manufacturers and ports have joined forces to investigate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in the maritime sector.

  • The dock modification works are due to commence during the summer and will involve the widening of the existing dock, excavation of materials and dredging
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    Work starts at former power station site

    2019-02-21T12:10:00Z

    Advance Northumberland has reached a significant milestone in the redevelopment of the former Blyth Power Station Enterprise Zone in Blyth, UK.

  • The vessel will officially join the fleet on arrival in Southampton, and enter service in May,
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    Mersey launch for Solent freight ferry

    2019-02-21T11:58:00Z

    ‘Red Kestrel’, a new freight-only RoRo vessel that will operate between Southampton and Isle of Wight has been launched at Cammel Laird, Birkenhead, UK.

  • offshore wind platform
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    New design guidelines for suction caissons

    2019-02-21T11:47:00Z

    The Carbon Trust has published the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) Suction Installed Caisson Foundation Design Guidelines to increase industry confidence in the use of suction caissons.

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    Hatteland merger

    2019-02-21T11:42:00Z

    Maritime display and computer manufacturer Hatteland Display has announced that it is merging with advanced technology solutions provider Elektronix.

  • Bulgin’s programmable smart connector with built-in EEPROM integrated circuit
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    Programmable smart connector for harsh environments

    2019-02-21T11:34:00Z

    Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has launched a smart connector which allows easy pairing of devices and connectors, real-time connection status sensing and electronic device serialisation.

  • Designed by Polarkonsult, the new ferry is due for delivery later this year
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    Iceland’s first electric ferry

    2019-02-21T11:18:00Z

    For a country with abundant renewable electric energy an electric powered ferry makes a lot of sense and Iceland’s first is now under construction writes Dag Pike.

  • The extended portfolio now offers 125HP, 150HP, 175HP and 200HP options
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    Full diesel outboard line-up for Seawork

    2019-02-21T10:58:00Z

    Proteum, UK & Ireland distributor for OXE Diesel, has announced that for Seawork International 2019 the new OXE 125 and 175 additions to the range are now available in stock for commercial marine customers.

  • Larger sistership, Meercat M18, which features the side wheelhouse configuration
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    Meercat workboat for Guernsey Harbours

    2019-02-21T10:33:00Z

    UK boatbuilder and regular Seawork exhibitor Meercat Boats, has announced that it has been awarded the build contract for a steel workboat for Guernsey Harbours.

  • 'World Bora' travelled to Sassnitz under its own power following the collision
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    15 injured in CTV collision

    2019-02-20T16:52:00Z

    15 people onboard a wind farm crew transfer vessel that was in collision with a cargo ship in the German sector of the Baltic Sea were injured and taken to hospital writes Dag Pike.

  • HTX30 waterjet
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    Partnership results in new gen waterjet

    2019-02-20T11:21:00Z

    HamiltonJet has partnered with complex metal specialist Grainger and Worrall to develop a new generation waterjet with powerful waterjet thrust and efficiency for use in patrol and commercial workboats with engines of up to 570kW power.

  • JB-115 platform visit
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    Young IRO members visit jack-up vessel

    2019-02-19T14:26:00Z

    Dutch offshore service provider Jack Up Barge hosted 30 members of the industry platform Young IRO on the 55.5m platform JB-115 in Rotterdam to learn about the different possibilities of working with jack-up vessels.

  • Brabo vessel
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    New HDPE Tideman Boats delivered

    2019-02-18T17:05:00Z

    Tideman Boats has delivered the first of two HDPE RBB 700 2OB vessels for Smit Salvage’s salvage operations in Brazil.

  • The engines are MAN D2862LE438s and the scope of delivery includes aftertreatment systems (SCR)
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    Lightweight diesels for Dutch pilot boat

    2019-02-18T11:55:00Z

    Netherlands MAN dealer MAN Rollo is to supply two MAN diesel engines that each generate 882kW at 2,100 rpm for a new pilot boat, which is being built for the Dutch Pilotage Service (Nederlands Loodswezen).

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    Sabik acquisition

    2019-02-18T11:38:00Z

    US-headquartered SPX Corporation has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Sabik Marine and obstruction lighting business of Carmanah Technologies Corporation.

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    Maritime, ports, logistics startup support

    2019-02-18T11:31:00Z

    Inmarsat has joined forces with two leading start-up programmes, Rainmaking’s Trade and Transport Impact (T&TI) and Bluetech Accelerator, to create initiatives that directly support start-ups focused on IoT and big data innovation in the maritime, ports and logistics supply chain.

  • HarborHoist includes a self-levelling lift system for added safety when launching and stowing
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    11.3 tonne free floating boat lift

    2019-02-18T11:02:00Z

    HydroHoist Boat Lifts, a US manufacturer of marine dock equipment, has announced the release of what it calls the most versatile hydro-pneumatic boat lift available.

  • The addition of 'Venus Clipper' represents a £3.8 million investment
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    ‘Venus Clipper’ launched

    2019-02-18T10:33:00Z

    MBNA Thames Clippers’ Venus Clipper has been lowered into the water for the first time at Wight Shipyard Co in East Cowes, UK.

  • Mixcoat Flex
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    Cartridge dispensing technologies efficiency

    2019-02-15T15:06:00Z

    New applicator friendly cartridge-based dispensing technologies for applying protective coating products made from solid epoxies and urethanes have almost 100% efficiency.

  • Dometic VARC chiller (Photo: Dometic)
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    Titanium air con condensers minimise corrosion

    2019-02-15T11:48:00Z

    To ensure seawater erosion and corrosion caused by marine organic growth are kept to a minimum, Dometic has expanded its titanium condensers to the Variable Capacity Chiller line, its energy efficient tempered water air-conditioning systems.