Latest News – Page 409
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NewsBigRoll Shipping joint venture rolled up
BigLift Shipping has decided to end its co-operation with Rolldock Shipping in the Joint Venture ”BigRoll Shipping” from January 1st 2018. From then on, the Heavy Transport vessels will be added to the BigLift fleet.
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NewsAlumarine delivers passenger catamaran
French shipyard Alumarine has delivered a passenger catamaran that will operate on Mediterranean waters. This yard has built a number of passenger vessels and specialises in catamarans which offer better stability and comfort for passengers as well as having more deck space for passengers and a shallower draft.
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NewsDown angle gearbox from Reintjes
As part of the company’s planned move into new areas, the German marine propulsion company Reintjes has introduced a down angle gearbox that is claimed to have advantages over conventional gearboxes.
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NewsTidal turbulence study tackles energy capture effectiveness
Buoys will be used in a project to improve the design and effectiveness of tidal energy capture devices.
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NewsFlight recorder search required portable acoustic technology
A mission to search for the wreckage of an Irish Coast Guard helicopter which crashed into the Atlantic earlier this year killing all four crew members, was supported with underwater locating equipment from Sonardyne International Ltd.
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NewsMulti-role workboat for Port of Littlehampton
When the time came for the UK South Coast port of Littlehampton to replace its ageing Cheverton 27 Pilot boat, it needed a vessel that would fill more roles than ever before, says Tony Birr of Lochin Marine.
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NewsIncident investigation training for Aberdeen Harbour staff
Trainers from an Aberdeen, UK-based risk management specialist are working closely with Aberdeen Harbour to further strengthen the organisation’s incident investigation capabilities.
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NewsRecord-breaking month for Montrose Port Authority
Montrose Port Authority saw a record 337,000t of shipping activity during August 2017 due to increased commercial vessel activity.
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NewsBallistic protection saves lives
SuperShield ballistic protection by South African vessel manufacturer Nautic Africa has ensured the safety of a patrol vessel’s crew in a recent pirate attack off the coast of Nigeria
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NewsRoyal IHC acquires stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group
Royal IHC has announced its acquisition of 50% of the share capital of Rotterdam Offshore Group.
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NewsGSS makes successful foray into the USA
GSS has completed a successful foray into the USA with its UK Registered 2209 Euro Carrier ‘Maggie M’ in what the Scotland-headquartered marine services company believes is an industry first.
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NewsBMT Dutch subsidiary completes MBO
The Dutch subsidiary of BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics Ltd will operate as Aktis Hydraulics BV following a management buyout (MBO).
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NewsEmergency diver lifting system has yacht racing to thank
Diver recovery is a meticulously investigated subject but Andy Ash-Vie of Harken admitted it’s called for improvisation along the way.
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NewsFolding crane platform for better use of deck space
A relatively straightforward innovation by HS Marine is proving the point that the simple ideas are often the best.
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NewsCan fog firefighting systems beat sprinklers?
It seems that fog fire fighting systems have a way to go to catch up with sprinklers as far as popularity is concerned, but there’s good reason to consider them.
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NewsHydraulic towing pins for lower maintenance
While not usually thought of as a particularly sophisticated bit of deck kit, if you want towing pins to last, it’s worthwhile investigating the differences.
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NewsClever reflectors and LEDs cut out the glare
LED floodlights have a number of desirable characteristics but in the top ten must be the ability to tailor the beam, giving LED’s a significant advantage over more traditional solutions.
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NewsPressure washers need to get cleaner
Emissions are a real problem in cities, not only in the UK but around the world, with places like London and Amsterdam tightening up legislation and beginning to phase out both petrol and diesel engines. But self-powered deck kit – like pressure washers – may even benefit from a different ...
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NewsLifting gear failures not always the equipment’s fault
Given an unexpected crane failure, crew might assume the problem lay with the equipment – but that’s not always justified: “Operators can sometimes spend a lot of money pursuing the designers for a design fault, but we often find it’s been caused by exceeding the crane’s parameters,” said Chris ...
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NewsMPI Offshore to lead foundations installation at Triton Knoll
MPI Offshore is Triton Knoll’s preferred supplier for the transportation and installation of its offshore wind turbine foundations and substations.
