Latest News – Page 372
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NewsMaritime Mass Rescue Operations course aims to equip crews for any eventuality
The International Maritime Rescue Foundation (IMRF) has opened the application process for its Maritime Mass Rescue Operations course which aims to equip search and rescue crews with training to handle the most serious emergencies.
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NewsAvailability of ExxonMobil 0.5% sulphur fuel
ExxonMobil has revealed the first locations where it will supply new fuels that comply with the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap.
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News23m CTV is first reference for Namjet’s latest shallow water jets
Built by Neptune Shipyards in Aalst, and launched recently at Maasluis, The Netherlands the 23m ‘SC Sapphire’ is the first CTV to be equipped with NAMJet’s TJ611HH high thrust waterjets.
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NewsCompensation regime for Hazardous and Noxious Cargoes a step closer
Ratifications from Canada and Turkey have brought a key IMO compensation treaty covering the transport of hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) by ship closer to entry into force.
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NewsAction groups urge Spanish government to support Emission Control Area in the Mediterranean
The German organisation, Control Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU), together with Ecologists in Action, have carried out measurements of atmospheric emissions from sea traffic in the Straits of Gibraltar and Barcelona, finding that the levels of pollution in both areas are up to 70 times higher than the base ...
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AsteRx-i for IMU-enhanced GNSS positioning and attitude
GNSS receiver manufacturer Septentrio has announced the launch of the next generation AsteRx-i at IEEE/ION Position Location and Navigation Symposium in Monterey, US
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NewsITO Navaids purchased by air navigation company with eye on offshore wind market
Technostrobe, a Canadian specialist in the manufacturing of obstruction lighting systems for air navigation, has announced the acquisition of a majority interest in ITO Navaids, a Dutch company specialising in marine navigation aids.
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NewsVibro Lifting Tool drives 6.5m monopile 24 metres
Cape Holland has recently achieved another milestone with its Vibro Lifting Tool (VLT) on the Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam.
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NewsArchipelago workboat for Norwegian service
A Tuco ProZero 10.5m WBW Archipelago workboat has recently been delivered to Norwegian Archipelago Services. The vessel is a fast and light multipurpose workboat that features a hydraulic bow gate and a deck crane for handling cargo over the vessels side.
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NewsAir supported vessel demonstrator
Danish composite workboat builder Tuco has launched a carbon sandwich Air Supported Vessel (ASV) Soft Motion Demonstrator in collaboration with Effect Ships International AS, of Norway.
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OEE and Copernicus Marine European ocean energy industry partnership
Ocean Energy Europe and Copernicus Marine Service officially launched their new partnership at a reception hosted by the European Commission in Brussels. The collaboration will help European ocean energy companies create export market opportunities.
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NewsTen new lifeboats for Finland
The Finnish Lifeboat Institution has agreed to purchase ten new Search and Rescue boats from Kewatec AluBoat based in Kokkola, Finland. The value of the contract is about €5M.
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NewsReport highlights huge opportunities for UK offshore wind
A new report by the UK Conservative MP and former Energy Minister Sir Michael Fallon shows the possible economic benefits that could be reaped from the offshore wind industry including the potential for exports.
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BMW diesel engine could power new diesel outboard
Semcon has been working in cooperation with Cimco Marine to complete a successful pilot study looking at converting BMW’s popular twin turbo, three-litre diesel engine for marine use. This will make it the world’s first three-litre diesel outboard engine with an output in excess of 200 horsepower.
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NewsWindfarm foundation commercial viability testing
Next-generation wind turbine foundations are being viability tested by HR Wallingford at its Oxfordshire Fast Flow Facility prior to being deployed at the Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore windfarm.
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NewsAttollo Offshore jack-ups contracted for 2018
Attollo Offshore, a leading offshore marine operator, has heralded Q2 by signing multiple £multi-million jack up contracts.
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IWSA membership for Thordon Bearings
Thordon Bearings has joined a growing number of organisations to have signed up as a full associate member of the International Windship Association (IWSA), the organisation established to facilitate and promote the economic and environmental advantages of wind propulsion across the shipping industry.
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NewsQueen’s Award recognises Hydro Group international success
It has been announced that subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group plc, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.
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NewsSimwave maritime simulator centre officially open
Simwave has officially opened its 5,000-square-metre maritime training centre in Barendrecht, The Netherlands.
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NewsMaRINET2 project awards €1.1 million to 32 offshore renewables developers
The MaRINET2 project has awarded €1.1 million in support to 32 offshore renewable technology developers to test at its network of world-leading research facilities.
