Latest News – Page 359
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NewsRolls-Royce engines for new Brazilian tugs
Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply engines for a series of tugs being built in Brazil, continuing a long-established relationship with the Itajai-based shipyard.
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NewsBahrain LNG terminal contract success for Smit Lamnalco
In another example of bespoke contracts for specific operations, Smit Lamnalco has won a long-term deal covering provision of marine services to the Bahrain LNG Terminal.
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News‘Maersk Honam’ salvage draws to a close
The long-running salvage operation following the cargo fire on the container ship Maersk Honam is close to a conclusion following the vessel’s berthing in Jebel Ali Port
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NewsSunken barge raised in the Netherlands
A prompt response from regulatory authorities and commercial contractors has minimised disruption on a busy Dutch inland waterway following a collision between two barges.
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NewsDamen’s new RSD Tug not just another ASD
As part of its European tour, Damen’s new Reversed Stern Drive Tug Innovation was presented to the press recently in Southampton.
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NewsImproving the tow line – the vital link
In much of the tug industry, rope has been regarded as a commodity – "if it breaks, throw it away and replace it”, has often been the mantra.
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NewsHigh speed shuttle uses air lift
The French company A2V which exhibited its revolutionary air assisted catamaran at Seawork two years ago has recently delivered a version that will link the town of Evian on Lake Geneva in Switzerland to both Lausanne and Geneva.
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NewsNew Rescue system for 'Fair Lady'
A new recovery and rescue system described by its makers as “revolutionary” has gone into service on the German Bight excursion ship ''Fair Lady'', reports Tom Todd.
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NewsRepairs prompt German standby fleet reshuffle
Germany’s North Sea and Baltic accident and emergency fleet was temporarily halved recently when two of its four standby pollution control ships were in for repairs at the same time, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGerman yard plans to boost repair capacity
The creation of a new North German ship repair and conversion hub with up to two floating docks is planned in Brake on the Weser after the leasing there of an old shipyard site, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsReflective anchor lines for floating crane
Lankhorst Ropes, has supplied Lanko force lines with Dyneema jackets for anchor lines aboard the 5,000 ton floating sheerleg crane ‘Asian Hercules III’.
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NewsEuropean knowhow for US feeder barge
In order to service the emerging US offshore wind markets, GustoMSC and Barge Master have joined forces in the development of a Jones Act compliant motion-compensated feeder solution.
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News20 metre day-cruise passenger catamaran
Wight Shipyard Co has delivered its latest vessel to Scottish tourism operator Loch Ness by Jacobite.
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News‘Fehn Pollux’ Flettner rotor fitted
A major step in the Eco Flettner project has been completed: The rotor has been safely craned onto the forecastle of ‘Fehn Pollux’ and secured on its foundation.
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NewsTwin Disc acquires Veth Propulsion
Twin Disc, Inc. has acquired Netherlands -headquartered marine propulsion specialist Veth Propulsion Holding, B.V. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
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NewsStart-up guarantees 10% fuel saving
A German start-up has launched a technology which it claims is capable of optimising the fuel consumption efficiency of all marine diesel engines.
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NewsSOCOTEC testing for AHEP
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has been awarded a series of contracts by Dragados UK for materials testing, marine analysis and ground investigation works at the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project (AHEP).
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Suction bucket jackets for Borkum Riffgrund 2
The final load of foundations for Borkum Riffgrund 2 have left Szczecin, concluding a ST3 Offshore project for Danish energy concern Ørsted.
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NewsHorns Rev 3 transition piece shipments
Germany’s SAL Heavy Lift has signed a contract for shipment of a total of 49 transition pieces for the Horns Rev 3 Offshore Wind Farm.
