Environment News
-
NewsNGO condemns EU for failing to protect oceans
A Brussels-based NGO has issued a stinging indictment of what it calls the EU’s failure in protecting marine areas from destructive activities such as bottom trawling.
-
NewsDelegates call on industry to ramp up floating wind
The UK has to ramp up its floating wind industry if it is not to be left behind by other European countries such as France and Spain, a Seawork conference discussed on Wednesday.
-
NewsCollaboration cements new CTV for NR Marine
NR Marine Services and Walker Marine Design (WMD) have collaborated on the new Cyclone Class Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV).
-
NewsWATCH: Allseas unveils offshore nuclear plan
Allseas has launched a five-year plan to deploy safe, zero-emission nuclear power for offshore and onshore use
-
NewsElectric forces – Tidal Transit links up with Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta and Tidal Transit told delegates at the Seawork conference and exhibition that they had joined forces to outfit what will be the first fully electric Crew Transfer Vessel with Volvo Penta’s new IPS 900E.
-
NewsCrew member killed on Empire Wind Farm support vessel
An offshore worker has been killed while performing maintenance on a support vessel at the troubled Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm owned by Equinor.
-
NewsOffshore renewables testing begins at Falmouth
A cutting-edge marine renewables device will be tested this summer at Falmouth’s FaBTest site
-
NewsFishing industry delivers fresh blow to Equinor wind farm
Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm in the United States has suffered a fresh setback – and this time not from the White House.
-
NewsSPOTLIGHT: Electric tugs on the charge
Reviewing the development of battery-powered tugs has parallels with choices owners face when considering which of the emerging alternative fuels to opt for to present a ‘greener’ image and greater efficiency with their new investment.
-
NewsToulon pushes ahead with power upgrade
France’s largest shore power installation enables shore-based power supply for three ferries or one cruise ship simultaneously
-
NewsGreen H2 among proposals for former coal terminal
Port operator Clydeport is planning to turn a former coal terminal into a green hydrogen facility for producing, storing and exporting the gas.
-
NewsUK risks offshore energy jobs crisis
There’s a widening gap between government policy and real-world delivery on the energy transition
-
NewsVard delivers first vessels with cyber notation
Vard says it has delivered what it says are two of the first vessels in the world to have cyber notation – ie have demonstrated cyber security and resilience ‘from concept to delivery’.
-
NewsInland shipping fuels focus: Challenges of biofuels
The inland shipping sector, notably in Belgium and the Netherlands, stands at a crossroads, writes Francis Libert, Marine Underwriting Leader at the RSA Group. But insurers can help.
-
NewsUK announces new offshore wind auction date
The UK government will open its seventh auction round for Contracts for Difference to invite companies to bid for low-carbon projects – with a key difference this time.
-
NewsA strengthened fleet for offshore wind
Strategic Marine has delivered two new StratCat 27 crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to Louis Dreyfus Armateurs
-
NewsNext-gen transfer offshore boat unveiled
Esvagt, OSK Design and Hvide Sande Shipyard have unveiled an advanced STB for offshore wind
-
NewsTwo trade bodies join forces in Dutch offshore wind
Two Dutch organisations have joined forces to strengthen the offshore wind industry in the Netherlands.
-
NewsItaly’s largest floating wind farm wins early approval
What will be Italy’s largest floating wind farm has won a positive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) decree from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security.
-
NewsBest of British: Vessel design & build perfection
Two of Seawork’s regulars are showcasing their joint collaboration again with vessels on the pontoons at Mayflower Park.
