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Tug collisions and lessons learned
A report following a tug collision with a crude oil tanker has concluded that hydrodynamic forces and speed were two factors leading to the accident.
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OSV sector picks up pace on digitalization
As OSV markets continue to recover after several challenging years, progress in digitalising the sector will accelerate in 2024, says Damien Bertin, business director of fleet digitalisation and performance firm Opsealog.
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Financing agreed for Europe’s largest inland port
A warehouse of hazardous chemicals and hydrogen infrastructure are just two elements that will be incorporated into the new-look Port of Duisburg, Europe’s largest inland port.
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10 tech firms selected for offshore wind support
A ninth national academy programme has been set up 10 UK companies to ‘take the offshore wind industry by storm’.
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IoT sea state monitoring for offshore operators
Miros offers real-time IoT wave and current monitoring solutions
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AI analysis for ship performance and efficiency
Houlder has developed a new tool for analysing ship performance and evaluating efficiency options, including energy-saving devices and clean technologies.
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Boluda expands with another acquisition
Les Abeilles owner Econocom Group has confirmed entering into exclusive negotiations with Boluda to sell 100% of its shares in the French towage operator.
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WindEurope brings Azerbaijan on board
WindEurope, the Brussels-based association that promotes wind power in Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with major gas and oil exporting country Azerbaijan to develop its wind resources.
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Container losses at sea: Report
As the size and cargo capacity of seagoing vessels increase, so does the risk of loss. A study by marine insurance group Gard points out some of the risk factors.
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Hydor expands small vessel insurance reach
Norwegian specialist marine insurance MGA Hydor has taken a further step into smaller commercial vessel insurance with the acquisition of UK-based MGA Coastal Marine Services.
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Svitzer readies itself for Maersk demerger
Svitzer is strengthening its financial expertise in preparation for the intended demerger with Maersk.
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EU pledges €1 billion for alternative fuels
Alternative fuels will be a vital part of the EU’s Trans-European Network of Transport (TEN-T), as the bloc calls for infrastructure to be put in place.
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PODCAST: All change at the Port of Aberdeen
A brand new South Harbour has been built at one of Scotland’s most important ports, which up to about 12 years ago was only thinking about oil and gas.
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Safeguarding the future of the Spurn Lightship
The Spencer Group is safeguarding the Spurn Lightship while at the same time nurturing marine apprenticeships.
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Yanmar power for hybrid multi-purpose workboat
The Mimmi has a hybrid setup perfectly suited to a variety of tasks, including pipelaying.
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Emergency dam installed with Dutch expertise
A damaged spillway dam has been temporarily repaired with the use of fascine mattresses - an engineering speciality of the Netherlands.
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Floating solar and wind hybrid set for Italy
A hybrid solar and wind farm will be installed off the coast of Italy with a total generating capacity of more than 500MW.
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Italy starts entire coastal mapping project
The most modern sensor and monitoring technology is being deployed to map Italy’s entire coastal habitats.
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Low energy seabed ordnance disposal trial
A new study is testing low energy disposal techniques to remove unexploded ordnance from the seabed
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Steel cut on first methanol tugs for Kotug
Turkish tug builder Sanmar has cut steel on its first dual-fuel methanol vessels for Netherlands-baed operator Kotug.