Industry News – Page 6
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NewsInvestors start talks with struggling shipyards
Talks have begun between unnamed investors and the historic German shipyards FSG Nobiskrug, which insolvency administrators say could ultimately save the company.
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NewsNATO launches Baltic subsea infrastructure protection
Critical Baltic Sea subsea infrastructure such as communications cables are being given NATO protection following a string of recent incidents in which sabotage has been suspected.
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NewsGlobetrotting Damen tug moves to Jersey
Ports of Jersey has added a tug with an intriguing history to its fleet, having operated on the other side of the world thousands of miles from its new home.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Just half of Europe’s offshore wind target met
Just half of Europe’s offshore wind targets are being met, but WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson believes a new EU law will help to alleviate some of the delaying factors.
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NewsTwo firms combine deep-sea technologies
Subsea technology company SMD and software company Beam will install new technology on SMD’s vehicle that they say will allow it to operate in harsher, deeper environments.
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NewsKongsberg Discovery boosts portfolio with Naxys purchase
Kongsberg Discovery will strengthen its underwater monitoring capability with the purchase of a firm that specialises in acoustic monitoring.
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NewsIndustry insiders with their thoughts for 2025
As we say goodbye to 2024, Maritime Journal spoke to a few industry insiders to get a taste of what they think is in store for 2025.
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NewsHeerema plans float-over barge for North Sea wind farms
Dutch engineering giant Heerema Marine Contractors has signed a contract with European transmission system operator TenneT for a float-over barge.
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NewsShearwater Law appoints Maritime director
Global maritime and commodities firm Shearwater Law has appointed David Richards as director of its Maritime Practice Group.
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NewsSolent Freeport funds six port projects
Th UK government has given eight freeports a share of £25 million to upgrade their facilities, with Solent Freeport outlining what it intends to do with its share.
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NewsHistoric shipyards call for investor lifeline
Two historic German shipyards that have just over three weeks until they go out of business have called for investors to step up and save them.
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NewsEquinor secures $3 billion for NY wind farm
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has secured $3 billion financing for the next stage of its Empire Wind project around 30 miles southeast of Long Island, New York.
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NewsEDF consortium wins floating wind tender
Energy firm EDF Renewables and Maple Power will design, build, operate and take down a 250MW floating offshore wind farm off the coast of France.
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NewsDEEP DIVE: Power challenges of a multi-purpose net zero vessel
Subsea vessel REM Pioneer combines innovative power handling with versatile design, supporting energy-efficient operations from wind installations to recycling and trenching activities. Stevie Knight reports.
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NewsChristmas rescue confirmed for Harland & Wolff
Just six days before Christmas more than 1,000 employees have discovered their jobs are now safe at Harland & Wolff, following a deal struck by the UK government with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia.
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NewsSalvaging container ships in European waters
Salvage companies debated the handling of container ship accidents off Europe’s congested coastline at an annual conference in London last week.
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NewsGreener dredging solution for any port in a storm
The most effective method to address the build-up of sediment in ports and harbours is dredging, but it can come at a huge cost. Jake Storey, Executive Director of Haven Dredging and CFO of Harwich Haven Authority, describes his company’s less harmful option.
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NewsJoint investment made in Norwegian shorepower firm
Norwegian shorepower developer Zinus has been handed NOK50 million (€4.2 million) to speed up growth and innovation, CEO Endre Eidsvik says.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Leading the charge in marine batteries
As the marine industry shifts towards sustainability, more marine battery makers are emerging – not least Tesvolt Ocean, which was formed this year in a bid to disrupt the current market.
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NewsBritish Marine slams ‘crippling’ new UK taxes
New Inheritance Tax laws introduced by the UK’s Labour government could be crippling for British family marine businesses, trade association British Marine has said.
