Latest News – Page 837
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NewsSpike commemorated with new dive boat
One of Britain’s oldest dive schools, Divers Down in Swanage, has christened a new addition to its workboat force.
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NewsNo reprieve for UK Emergency Towing Vessels
In spite of substantial opposition from the Government Transport Select Committee, shipping interests, local authorities and the general public, there is no sign of a Government ‘U turn’ with regard to its decision to scrap the provision of four Emergency Towing vessels (ETVs) employed to help protect the UK coastline ...
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NewsLinkspan replacement in weekend window
A 58 ton linkspan was barge craned into place at Gosport Ferry, the busiest short-route ferry service in England, during a recent 85 minute lifting operation.
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NewsLock around the clock at Milford Haven
A new £5m project is secure Milford Haven’s future as a top sailing destination in addition to its established role as the UK’s third largest port.
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NewsPort security an issue on 9/11 anniversary
Port and industry leaders across the Western Hemisphere paused on Sunday 11 September to remember those tragically lost in the terrorist attacks in America 10 years ago.
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NewsCapacity expansion at strategic terminal
Hamburg based port and logistics group Buss has processed the first cargo ship at its newly acquired multi-purpose Orange Blue Terminal in the Dutch port of Eemshaven.
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NewsSpanish wind moves into German waters
Spain based energy company IBERDROLA has begun the process to install its first offshore wind farm in Germany, the Wikinger, to be located off the German coast in the Baltic.
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NewsSeaLimpet set for secure renewable future
Britain''s Gael Force Group, has launched its innovative SeaLimpet floating gravity based mooring device for the subsea and renewables sectors.
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NewsFugro expands ROV fleet
Fugro Subsea Services in Aberdeen has extended its worldwide ROV fleet with the addition of six new craft from Saab Seaeye of Fareham under an order worth nearly £5m.
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NewsPlanning underway for London ‘supersewer’
BMT Isis has entered into the latest phase of its work with Thames Water, helping to develop the overall tunnel drive strategy for the proposed Thames Tunnel.
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NewsBullet cameras seal security at Bradwell
Bradwell Marina is one of the largest boating sites in Essex UK, holding millions of pounds worth of boating equipment.
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NewsA SMART approach to shifting seabeds
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) has developed an integrated approach to manage sediment mobility risk and has now made it available.
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NewsSecurity software soothes suspicious minds
Netherlands based virtual training and simulation developer VSTEP was proud to have its Port Security Awareness (PSA) software shortlisted in the Security category for the recent Safety at Sea International Awards 2011 in London.
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NewsFirst order for Turbine Access System
UK marine engineering company Houlder has made the first sale of its award winning Turbine Access System (TAS).
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NewsMajor order for wind turbine cranes
German wind turbine producer REpower Systems SE has placed an order with Palfinger Wind for 48 PSM 400 platform cranes, furthering a successful cooperation which dates to 2003.
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NewsHumber ports address climate change
Lord Henley, the British Government’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, visited the ABP Humber ports of Hull and Immingham last week.
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NewsMerchant Navy Day to lift career awareness
A group of veteran seafarers encouraged youngsters to consider what has become an important but ‘forgotten profession’ as the UK prepared to celebrate Merchant Navy Day earlier this month.
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NewsMajor MCA survey contract goes to EMU
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded marine survey specialists EMU Limited (EMU) a multi-million pound hydrographic contract as part of its programme to systematically survey the waters around the UK.
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NewsMalta Pilots receive a second Interceptor
The Malta Maritime Pilots have taken delivery of a second Interceptor pilot vessel two years after taking delivery of Echo 1, their first Interceptor 42 pilot boat built by Ireland’s Safehaven Marine.
