Latest News – Page 5
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NewsFirms join forces to combine wave and solar energy
Mocean Energy and SolarDuck have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine their technologies to create hybrid power systems to support offshore assets.
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NewsNew York Harbor launches first hybrid electric ferry
The Harbor Charger is New York State’s first hybrid electric ferry, marking a major leap in ferry electrification in the USA
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NewsMulti-role vessels: Shift in requirements for marine agency craft
Across Europe’s maritime sector, operational agencies are rethinking the way they specify and deploy high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs).
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NewsGovernments expand ETV tasks for safety and value
State-sponsored Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) were initially seen as an expensive luxury, often lying seemingly idle at anchor for long periods. But times and attitudes are changing, reports Peter Barker.
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NewsSilent safaris set sail with electric outboard
Seawork exhibitor RAD Propulsion has installed its RAD 40 electric outboard on luxury tourist boats in Africa.
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NewsVattenfall introduces seaweed farms at wind farms
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has enlisted the talents of Samuel L. Jackson to promote seaweed farming amidst the turbines of two of its offshore wind farms.
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NewsHydrogen fuel cell powers emissions-free future
The multi-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell technology works in tandem with ABB’s Onboard DC Grid and Azipod propulsion units
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NewsWasaline claims it’s hit net zero five years early
Ferry operator Wasaline has become the first shipping company in the Baltic Sea to reach carbon neutrality, five years ahead of its original 2030 target, it says.
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News£111 million port expansion granted dredge licences
A major expansion at one of Scotland’s ports has passed a milestone with the granting of marine and dredging licences.
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Health & safety processes are vital
When shipyards fail to put proper health and safety measures in place, it can lead to tragic and costly results. In their latest column for Maritime Journal, Ocean Legal’s Jennie Harris and Lucy Goff outline the risks and the processes needed to minimise them.
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NewsWilliams strengthens Aberdeen offshore links
Williams Shipping has strengthened its marine logistics footprint with the acquisition of GIF Transport and Logistics
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NewsEU hands France €11 billion for offshore wind
The European Commission has agreed to give France €11 billion to support its offshore wind energy industry.
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NewsRoman dream of Sicily-to-mainland bridge to become reality
A vision dating back to the days of the Roman Empire is set to become reality with approval granted for a bridge linking Sicily to the Italian mainland.
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NewsAmpereship converts first diesel ferry to electric
German shipbuilder Ampereship has converted a 42.4m passenger ferry to full electric propulsion
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NewsTeledyne unveils revolutionary seismic streamer
Teledyne’s new eXtreamer delivers ultra-high-resolution seismic data using a flexible, gel-filled design
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NewsCanada seeks European expertise on offshore wind drive
Canada will turn to Europe in its drive to unlock offshore wind potential, the government has said.
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NewsElectric tugboat debuts in Shenzhen
Shenzhen’s first pure electric tugboat begins service at DaChan Bay, cutting emissions and noise
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NewsNo bids received in German offshore wind auction
Germany’s second offshore wind auction for 2025 has failed to attract a single bid.
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NewsBoluda files notice of Portuguese acquisition
Boluda Towage has filed a notice with the Portuguese Competition Authority to buy towage services provider Remolcanosa Portugal – Serviços Marítimos, to expand its presence in Portugal.
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NewsOil giant BP enters offshore wind JV despite ‘reset’
Oil giant BP has finalised a joint venture in offshore wind, despite announcing cutbacks from renewables just 6 months ago.
