All News articles – Page 200
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NewsOldtimers test traditional repair skills
Traditional ship repair and renovation skills have been in demand at German yards involved in the restoration of three oldtimers, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsOffshore turbine solution for call of nature
Workers at a Scottish offshore wind farm will soon be able to relieve themselves at convenience thanks to an investment in purpose-built windfarm toilets.
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NewsInnovative asymmetric CTVs promise 30% fuel savings
Offshore wind crew transfer vessel operator and Seawork regular, High Speed Transfers, has confirmed its order of two BARTech 30 CTVs.
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NewsManaging the energy change
Greening the workboat and support vessel industry requires engaging with the new, alternative power systems, said Tim Munn of iconsys.
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NewsMarcel Flipse of Orcan Energy
“Waste heat is the world’s largest unused energy source,” Marcel Flipse of Orcan Energy told MJ. “We have solar, hydro, wind… but this is so simple - and it has vast potential for the maritime industry.”
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NewsFinal dredging phase at Peak Forest Canal
The final phase of dredging works at Peak Forest Canal in Manchester, UK has begun.
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NewsAI software helps make most of USVs
An international USV operator has recently adopted artificial intelligence (AI) software to enhance its Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) situational awareness.
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NewsPropulsion focus for 4th CMN webinar
With over 350 delegates registered already with six weeks still to go, The Commercial Marine Network’s fourth decarbonisation webinar, sponsored by Castoldi, is gathering considerable momentum.
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NewsDeepspeed aims for larger units
Italian company DeepSpeed which has developed an innovative concept of electric pod drive is now changing its focus towards larger versions after a successful fund raising drive.
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NewsHowth harbour developments
Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation with the re-development of the Middle Pier plus proposals for dredging the harbour and the creation of a reclaimed area of land.
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NewsEco ship serves electric racing series
A ship that has undergone an extensive refurbishment is preparing to support Extreme E’s first electric off-road racing series.
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NewsThree SOVs for Dogger Bank
Contracts have been awarded for the provision of three Service Operation Vessels for the 3.6GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the North Sea.
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NewsTurbocharger service agreement
Dutch dredging major Van Oord has signed a three-year agreement with ABB Turbocharging to provide fleetwide maintenance and optimization services.
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VHF wireless charging for vessels
A UK company is working hard to develop a new type of charging system for electric vessels which it claims could have a big impact on marine operations.
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NewsTidal-powered cars drive Scotland to net zero
Marine energy experts have created the first ever electric vehicle (EV) charge point where drivers can ‘fill up’ directly from a tidal energy source.
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NewsSubsea brand drives energy transition
A new subsea brand will deploy specialist offshore and nearshore technical marine support for projects and services supporting construction, civil works, O&M, and decommissioning activities for the renewables, oil and gas, and salvage markets globally.
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NewsKiel shipyard builds repair pier of the future
A Kiel shipyard has built a €9 million multi-purpose repair and maintenance pier capable of handling bigger ships and future new fuel and propulsion systems, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsBusiness as usual for German yard
Pandemic concerns do not appear to have troubled Germany’s Schiffswerft Diedrich - busy as usual at this time of year with ferry and workboat repair and maintenance, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsStralsund approach improved for shipping
Central handling facilities in the Port of Stralsund are now more accessible to shipping after the dredging of the east German Baltic facility’s eastern approach channel, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsIoT remote access for vessels
Trials have been completed for a low-cost and simple to deploy system for ship data transfer and remote access that will help vessel owners embrace digitalisation and improve efficiency.
