Industry News
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NewsDutch deep-tech firm proves military/civilian crossover
Dutch fibre-optic sensing tech firm Optics11 has signed a contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence for a towed sensing array that can be used for all surface vessels.
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NewsBMT snaps up Australian designer to target efficient vessels
Global design consultancy BMT has bought Australian naval architect firm One2three in a move it says will strengthen its position in ‘independent global commercial and specialist vessel design’.
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NewsTankers under attack – salvors have seen it all before
As salvors react to commercial vessels becoming innocent victims of conflict in the Gulf region, Peter Barker reflects on how the industry dealt with a similar but far greater Iran/Iraq war of the 1980s.
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NewsFinding the balance: A spotlight on ecological engineering
As flood and water infrastructure must increasingly deliver biodiversity net gains alongside flood and supply resilience, engineers are finding new ways to design for wildlife without compromising the assets people depend on. Giles Squirrell, Growth Director at Ancora Group, looks at recent projects that show what that balance looks like in design and delivery.
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NewsIs Sweden getting cold feet over offshore wind?
Sweden has rejected 11 out of 13 applications for offshore wind projects because of national defence considerations, the government says.
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NewsWTIV crashes into containership, exposing ship-to-shore safety gaps
Evalu-8’s EHS senior member Josh McNicholas responds to an incident on Sunday when a wind turbine installation vessel crashed into a container ship.
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NewsRebuilding the heart of the Papendrecht Bridge
As the mechanical centre of the Papendrecht Bridge comes to the end of its technical life, a major project has been planned to give it a new heart while avoiding too much disruption to one of Europe’s busiest inland waterways.
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NewsFrench MPs seek total ban on superyachts over 50m
French opposition MPs want to ban superyachts over 50 metres from entering French ports, marinas or territorial waters.
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NewsCadeler secures green loan for diesel-powered WTIV
Cadeler has secured a €247 million ‘green’ loan to help finance the build of its next-generation offshore wind installation vessel (WTIV) Wind Apex just as the second of three WTIVs has been delivered.
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NewsAbsolute Marine rescues unfinished Halmatic Nelson pilot builds
Two pilot boat customers left in limbo by the collapse of Isle of Wight boatbuilder Seaward have had their projects rescued after Absolute Marine stepped in to complete the unfinished vessels.
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NewsC-Quip dives into commercial marine equipment
For nearly three decades, C-Quip has built its reputation as a distributor of marine equipment for the recreational boating sector. But as the leisure marine market has become increasingly challenging, the Hampshire-based company has launched a dedicated commercial division, broadening its reach while remaining committed to its traditional customer base. CEO Ian Cooke talks to Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason about the company’s new direction, while still holding on to its recreational roots.
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NewsOn the crest of a wave: Tide rises for Europe’s ocean energy sector
The wave energy sector has made significant progress across Europe in recent years – and strong currents continue to buoy its surge towards technological and commercial maturity, reports Abigail Williams.
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NewsMore than salvage: Tugs take on Europe’s toughest marine jobs
European salvage contractors have been deploying an increasingly diverse range of tugs, sheerlegs and specialist marine assets as they respond to casualties while expanding into offshore energy and infrastructure projects.
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NewsBomb-laden WWII wreck to have masts removed after 82 years
Marine salvage firm Resolve Marine will begin one of the UK’s most sensitive wreck salvage projects in September when it starts removing three masts that have become an iconic sight for residents on the Thames Estuary.
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NewsFirst ever tug permits mandated at Rotterdam
For the first time in the almost 200-year history of the Port of Rotterdam, harbour towage operators will need a harbour master’s permit to provide towage services.
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NewsKongsberg plugs propulsion gap with Berg Propulsion acquisition
Kongsberg Maritime has completed another major step in what it says will strengthen its propulsion portfolio with the purchase of Sweden’s Berg Propulsion.
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NewsUK/Dutch sign major amphibious vessel agreement
British shipyards stand to benefit from a £2.4 billion (€2.8 billion) UK-Netherlands defence agreement for a new generation of amphibious transport ships.
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NewsWorld’s largest tug operator chooses Rotterdam for Northern Europe HQ
The world’s largest tug operator has reinforced its commitment to Northern Europe by establishing its regional headquarters in Rotterdam, underscoring the strategic importance of the region to its expanding towage and shipping operations.
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NewsFirst UK hydropower projects for decades provisionally agreed
Britain’s first major pumped storage hydropower developments for decades have moved a step closer after three schemes secured provisional backing under a new electricity storage support programme.
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NewsIreland’s ports transformation: Policy outlines major changes
A new draft National Ports Policy for Ireland has placed offshore wind at the front and centre of its ambitions to transform its ports along with improved cargo operations.
