Latest News – Page 866
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NewsAcoustic imaging reveals details of lost town
MacArtney Underwater Technology, headquartered in Denmark, has employed new underwater acoustic technology to help archaeologists examine the sunken medieval town of Dunwich, off the coast of Suffolk in the UK.
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NewsControlling the costs of wind farms
A report from the UK Energy Research Centre investigating the ‘dramatic’ rise in the cost of offshore wind farms in the UK over the last five years has lifted the lid on factors that affect the many strands that make up the industry.
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NewsClarissa fulfils dreams of both builder and owner
Following on from the success of Triton, Wey Chieftain 4 and Rapid Fisher, Portchester UK based BWSeaCat Ltd has made a bold move into the commercial fishing boat market with the first of its S.P.E.E.D. catamarans built to suit the under 10m fishing license.
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NewsWW1 wrecks make way for modern energy port
Subsea excavation specialist Marin Group has played a key role in salvaging eight World War 1 wrecks from the main shipping lane serving the Dutch port of Eemshaven.
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NewsMulti-technology Protector deters pirates
The increasing threat to vessels from piracy attacks has lead Vector Developments to apply its experience of marine and military level mission critical systems to design an anti-piracy device.
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NewsLuca Primo goes to Norway
Stadt Sjøtransport AS, with tugs based in Florø and Måløy on the west coast of Norway, continue to increase the size of their fleet.
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NewsTowlines – December 2010
Itchen Marine Towage of Southampton UK has purchased the twin screw tug Atlas from Serco Marine, towage and marine services contractor to the Ministry of Defence (Navy).
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NewsSmit Siyanda is delivered for SPM support duties
Smit Siyanda, an extremely versatile offshore support tug, was delivered to owners Smit Shipping Singapore Pte Ltd in October of this year.
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NewsFairplay-22 capsizes with a tragic loss of life
The tug Fairplay-22 capsized on the afternoon of 11 October while trying to make a towage connection with the ferry Stena Britannica in high winds and a heavy swell near the Berghaven, Hook of Holland.
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NewsCheoy Lee start Z-Tech deliveries for Panama
Cheoy Lee Shipyards, based in Hong Kong, has handed over the second of thirteen ‘Z-Tech’ tugs ordered by the Panama Canal Authority.
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Aggregates site restored by Brett
Construction, aggregates and building firm Brett has provided details of a restoration project it completed earlier this year on an aggregates extraction site in Kent.
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ABP and RSPB work together on the Humber
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest ports owner and operator, and Europe’s largest nature conservation organisation, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), have signed a landmark agreement for cooperative working around the Humber Estuary.
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DMC assists with floating pod concept
Delta Marine Consultants (DMC) in The Netherlands has been awarded a contract in connection with a redevelopment project in Singapore and the construction of a ‘floating pod.’
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Maintenance dredging completed at Northney Marina
Early December saw the start of a programme of maintenance dredging at Northney Marina on the south coast of the UK.
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NewsNew linkspan for catamaran traffic
A new order for a purpose built mechanical linkspan at the port of Ystad in southern Sweden has been awarded to TTS Port Equipment AB. Having delivered a similar installation at Ystad last year, TTS is building the new linkspan on the same principle of hydraulic cylinder operation.
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Sea defence project shortlisted for Concrete Society Award
Royal Haskoning’s Weston-super-Mare Sea Defences project in the UK has been shortlisted for the 2010 Concrete Society Awards.
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Birse Civils recognised for flood defence works
A collaborative approach between Birse Civils and the UK’s Environment Agency for an innovative, sustainable solution to strengthening the flood defences at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire received national recognition at the British Construction Industry Awards in London in October.
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Grontmij wins Danish harbour extension project
Grontmij in Denmark recently secured a contract from the Port of Hanstholm for a major expansion project.
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NewsWalcon wins contract for Jachtahaven Yerseke
Walcon Marine’s Benelux distributor Infra Trading BV has won a contract to supply new pontoons for the expansion of the marina at Yerseke, which is located on the southern shore of the Eastern Schelde estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland.
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NewsEurope leading the way in offshore wind
New research released by energy business analysts Douglas-Westwood reveals the world offshore wind market will see expenditure of $60.7bn over the next five years.
