Latest News – Page 9
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News - VideosWATCH: ScaffFloat deploys pontoon project in Tanzania
UK-based ScaffFloat has delivered and deployed a customised pontoon system to a client in Tanzania for maintaining a 1km long jetty.
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NewsShipping Forecast more trustworthy over time
Met Office forecast accuracy has improved, enhancing safety, efficiency and decision-making across UK waters
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NewsØrsted slashes headcount by 25%
Offshore wind leader Ørsted has confirmed it will cut its workforce by 2,000 as part of an ‘updated business plan and strategic priorities’.
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NewsMARITIME LAW FOCUS: Avoid subcontracting pitfalls
Businesses often rely on third parties to deliver specialist services or components, from hull fabrication and electrical systems to crew supply and technical design. Our regular legal column points out some potential pitfalls.
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NewsMediterranean floating wind platforms launched
Three floating substructures have been launched for the 30MW EolMed offshore wind pilot project in France.
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NewsFishing fleet nets performance benefits with Hefring tech
Seawork exhibitor Hefring Marine has partnered the Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation to improve vessel performance with its fuel and vessel monitoring technology.
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NewsHamiltonJet increases manufacturing footprint by a third
HamiltonJet has expanded the size of its manufacturing area by a third, officially opening a 7,500m2 factory extension at its Christchurch site in New Zealand.
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NewsFrench institute agrees €8 million to research offshore wind
Risks to birds and chronic chemical emissions from offshore wind will come under the spotlight in four new projects given the green light by a French reseach institute.
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NewsBoskalis 31,000m3 dredger launched by Royal IHC
Thousands of people witnessed the launch of one of the biggest dredgers in the world this week as Seaway by Boskalis was christened.
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NewsCorvus Energy secures funds for decarbonisation
Corvus Energy has raised US$60 million to expand maritime energy storage, driving global shipping decarbonisation
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NewsChinese cruise firm sails into Europe with Concordia retrofit
Concordia Damen is building the first river cruiser for a Chinese firm that is using it as a vehicle to enter the European market.
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NewsRed Funnel buy-out could signal hope on the horizon
Struggling ferry firm Red Funnel, which is seen as a lifeline for the UK’s Isle of Wight to the mainland, has been bought out by a firm that specialises in turning ailing businesses around.
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NewsA new milestone in uncrewed vessel operations
HydroSurv’s ROC + DOCK project has demonstrated how USVs can operate autonomously from centralised hubs
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NewsSmart autonomy powers offshore wind future
Robosys Automation has secured a major contract to retrofit a 26-metre Damen 2610 Fast Crew Supplier with its VOYAGER AI software
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NewsHovercraft firm changes tack to add new vessel ranges
UK vessel designer and builder Griffon Marine has opened its offering to a range of new vessels after 60 years in business.
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NewsDevelopers determined to hurdle floating wind obstacles
Floating windfarm projects are moving ahead in both the UK and France despite frustration from developers about sluggish policy
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NewsRescuers save oil tanker from crashing into wind turbine
Disaster was averted when rescuers stepped in to save a rudderless oil tanker from crashing into a North Sea wind turbine during a weekend storm.
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News - VideosModular underwater vehicle finishes sea trials
New Seawork exhibitor Dynautics has unveiled its Phantom II AUV, which will be demonstrated at the event in June next year.
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NewsDamen contracted to build two support tugs
Damen and long-standing partner Chomex Marine have been hired to build two offshore support tugs for deep-water operations in Mexico.
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NewsAutonomous ships taught to read official navigation data
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched what it calls a world-first research programme to teach Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) to read, interpret and act upon official navigational data.
