Latest News – Page 49
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News - VideosVIDEO: Advisor hired for world’s first ship tunnel
A ship tunnel first dreamed up 150 years ago is set to be completed by 2030, recently contracted technical advisor COWI says.
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NewsSvitzer completes Brazil tug series
Newly de-listed towage firm Svitzer is continuing its deliveries, completing a series of six tugs for Brazil.
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NewsUK refuses to reveal offshore wind bids made in latest round
The UK government has refused to say if any bids were received in the latest allocation round for offshore wind.
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NewsDamen and Siemens unveil vessel financing scheme
Two of the biggest names in maritime have announced a joint financing facility specifically aimed at workboats.
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NewsDamen wades in to the future fuels debate
Damen’s Director Products Workboats Joost Mathôt takes a look at the multiple options fuelling the future fuels debate.
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NewsIN DEEP: How OSW has shaped today’s vessels
The offshore wind sector has seen a meteoric rise in recent years that doesn’t seem to be slowing down any. Peter Barker has a look at how the industry and its vessels evolved, and where it all might be heading.
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NewsJob surge in the UK offshore wind sector
There’s quiet confidence in the growth of the UK’s offshore wind sector
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NewsFinal tug joins ‘greenest tug fleet’ in the world
A tug fleet claimed by its operator to be ‘the greenest in the world’ is now complete, with the delivery of five Sanmar-built tugs to Canada.
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NewsTraining USV to launch in Solent
For the first time ever the waters off the UK’s south coast will see the launch of an unmanned service vessel dedicated to training maritime professionals
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NewsNAVTOR calls for greater ENC access
NAVTOR is calling for a rebrand of ENCs, which the company says should not be a luxury item, but rather an absolute smart shipping necessity.
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NewsVolvo Penta claims world first with E-CTV retrofit
Volvo Penta is claiming a world first with its planned replacement of a CTV’s diesel engines with a fully electric propulsion system.
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NewsPeel Ports adds hydropower to its repertoire
Peel Ports is looking to hydropower to generate 1,500,000 kWh of green energy each year
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NewsIce problems solved for tugs in winter
Corroboration between tug owner Alfons Håkans and propulsion manufacturer Steerprop has resulted in a winning solution to crushed ice problems faced by tugs in winter.
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NewsSmart vessel system for Diverse newbuilds
Diverse Marine and Hefring Marine have joined forces on a smart marine solution as standard on all newbuilds.
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NewsSOS call for steam tug with a tragic past
A tug raised from the river bed after a fatal sinking 70 years ago desperately needs funds to preserve her, a campaign group says.
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NewsOPINION: Port operations must be made safer
Continuous vigilance, enforcement and safety cultures are critical to avoid injuries or worse, with internal waters such as ports the scene of more than half of marine incidents last year.
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NewsBibby hires builder of first electric CSOV
Spanish shipyard Gondan has been contracted to build an electric Commissioning Service Operations Vessel to operate in UK and European waters.
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NewsHistoric ships fly the flag for vessel conservation
Four historic British ships will be flying the flag for historic vessel conservation this year.
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NewsUAV operator demos drone addition to fleet
Interocean has demonstrated an offshore drone that can be used for offshore survey work, reducing the risks involved when tasks are performed by humans.
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NewsActeon drilling expertise for port upgrade project
A Scottish ferry terminal is undergoing piling works courtesey of the Acteon Group
