All News articles – Page 213
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NewsVoith powers Rhine pusher tugs
Two pusher tugs under construction at Dutch shipbuilder Barkmeijer Shipyards will be powered by Voith propeller units continuing a near 50-year relationship between vessel owner and propeller supplier
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NewsGerman LNG conversion nears completion
The conversion to LNG DF drive of a second North Sea ferry for German operator AG Ems was being completed in the Netherlands as the New Year got underway, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsGerman lake fleet goes eco-friendly
Electric catamarans are currently being ordered for service on Germany’s biggest lake but alternative synthetic fuel systems are also being looked at for the future, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsExhaust system installation successful
Emissions are minimised on a new exploration, research and media vessel, thanks to its IMO Tier III compliant exhaust system.
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NewsGreen light for UK offshore wind project
Development consent has been granted for a major UK offshore wind farm offering an approximate capacity of up to 2,400MW and a boost for the UK’s net zero ambition.
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NewsBremerhaven plans €170 million box handling upgrade
Under study in Bremerhaven is a €170 million upgrade of berths at the German port’s giant Stromkaje container handling facility, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsPolarstern – still fit after a year in the ice
Germany’s 38 year old research icebreaker ''Polarstern'', which has just spent a year locked in the Arctic ice, suffered much less damage than had been expected, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsFirst ferry hybrids due on the Kiel Canal
The first of three 30m identical hybrid ferry newbuilds for commuters on Germany’s busy Kiel Canal is going into service soon, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsHybrid upgrades to give vessels more attractive environmental profiles
The Wärtsilä Hybrid Upgrade solution, has been selected for retrofitting two offshore construction vessels owned by Norwegian operator Østensjø Rederi.
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NewsDredging spoils transform into new terminal
180,000 cubic metres of dredged material are currently being reused as filling material in the construction of the Port of Gothenburg''s next major investment.
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NewsThe UK 10 point plan and the supply chain
According to Neil Gordon, chief executive, Subsea UK, the Government’s 10 point energy plan must have the supply chain at its heart.
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NewsLarger cranes for larger turbines
Cadeler has signed a contract to install a new crane on the vessel ‘Wind Orca’ and retain the option for delivery of a crane on vessel ‘Wind Osprey’.
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NewsSeries production of river plastic extractor
A crane manufacturer has teamed up with a non profit ESG sector company dedicated to reduce marine plastic pollution.
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NewsDesign contract for rock installation vessel
A design contract has been awarded for the first US-flagged Jones Act compliant subsea rock installation vessel, to serve the US offshore wind industry.
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NewsMore investment in cyber security needed
Ports need to better protect themselves against cyber-attacks, attendees of the first digital International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) European region meeting were told.
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Danish maritime safety sector acquisition
Danish-based marine electronics company, Daniamant, has acquired the Danish-based company, Alcares’ complete portfolio of products, assets and activities. Alcares specialises in the design, development and manufacture of Survivor Location Lights.
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NewsLargest GRP and composite patrol ship
Spanish shipyard Rodman Polyships says it is pushing the boundaries of composite shipbuilding with the launch of a new 43m Offshore Patrol Vessel.
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Stress testing cyber defences
ABB Marine & Ports’ cyber security laboratory opens at key moment in shipping’s digital development as stricter maritime cyber security rules enter force on January 1, 2021.
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NewsSonihull to supply antifouling for waterjets
Antifouling systems company, Sonihull, has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime to be the latter’s sole-supplier of ultrasonic antifouling systems.
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NewsFast turnaround for annual refit
Wight Shipyard Co has showcased its maintenance and repair capabilities during a refit for one of the Isle of Wight’s leading ferry operators.
