All News articles – Page 229

  • James Rix
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    Brand change embraces alternative power

    2020-09-07T17:55:00Z

    A power systems specialist is evolving its brand to support the global sustainability drive to provide cleaner diesel and alternative power products.

  • The navigational structures are being installed from Red7Marine’s 250 tonne 'Haven Seariser 1'
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    Challenging navaids upgrade work at busy coastal resort

    2020-09-07T14:55:00Z

    Southbay Civil Engineering Limited together with its specialist delivery partner Red7Marine have been undertaking critical works to three Aids to Navigation structures in New Brighton, UK, on behalf of Wirral Borough Council.

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    Synthetic mooring could transform floating wind

    2020-09-07T14:31:00Z

    Floating offshore wind pioneer Ideol and Bridon Bekaert Ropes Group (BBRG) have signed a strategic partnership aiming at developing a new synthetic mooring solution.

  • PSM Instrumentation
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    Bank loan keeps firm afloat during COVID-19

    2020-09-04T14:42:00Z

    One manufacturer of instruments for the marine industry has secured a bank loan to help it trade through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Law firm advises on sale of half a nation’s fleet

    2020-09-04T12:02:00Z

    Law firm HFW has recently advised Swiss shipowner Massoel Shipping SA on eight separate vessel sale transactions, representing 40% of all Swiss-flagged commercial maritime vessels.

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    Structural rules update

    2020-09-04T11:54:00Z

    Common Structural Rules Software LLC, a joint venture company formed by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), has updated two its software products used by naval architects.

  • The naming ceremony of the Manor Endurance took place on Tuesday 25th August
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    Manor Marine launches its latest

    2020-09-04T11:48:00Z

    Manor Marine has announced the completion of its latest vessel build for the offshore wind sector, the Manor Endurance for Manor Renewable Energy (MRE).

  • The Alusafe 1500 MPV for Bergen Havn
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    Multi-role port patrolling workboat will replace two existing vessels

    2020-09-04T11:37:00Z

    The Port of Bergen in Norway has entered into an agreement with Norwegian boatbuilder Maritime Partner AS for the delivery of a new work- and security boat that will replace the two boats currently in use.

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    U-Ming and StormGeo partnership

    2020-09-04T11:23:00Z

    StormGeo, a specialist in weather intelligence, ship routing and fleet performance management solutions, has announced an expanded partnership with Taiwan shipping giant U-Ming Marine.

  • Port of Antwerp's new tugs will be Damen RSD 2513 designs (Damen)
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    Delivery and order round-up (September 2020)

    2020-09-04T11:16:00Z

    Each month MJ looks at recent tug orders and deliveries, this month’s content involves just four orders of interest – writes Peter Barker.

  • Balfour Beatty will place 128,000 tonnes of rock armour in front of the existing sea defences
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    East Rhyl coastal defence scheme

    2020-09-04T10:50:00Z

    The next and final phase of work on a major flood defence scheme along the North Wales coastline in Rhyl is scheduled to start in October with the aim of providing protection for 1,650 properties in East Rhyl writes Dag Pike.

  • The 'Ocean Supporter' marks a new departure for this active company
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    Mclachlan adds 19 metre multicat

    2020-09-04T10:21:00Z

    Scottish workboat operator McLachlan Marine has added a 19-metre Multicat to its flotilla of workboats in order to widen the capabilities of it increasing fleet.

  • JMR-611
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    River radar minimises waves

    2020-09-03T14:29:00Z

    Buoys and other small echoes will remain clearly visible when using a new river radar that minimises waves on wide water and offers a sharp display.

  • E5 designs include fully electric vessels, but there are also pragmatic hybrid offerings, plus importantly, the ROBOBOX: an easy to integrate digital/remote solution. Image: E5 Labs
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    Competitive crews and clean running coasters

    2020-09-03T09:49:00Z

    Coastal shipping is benefiting from focused development on clean running, thanks to a cross-industry Japanese innovation hub and a large streak of pragmatism.

  • Solar power is sufficient for smart AtoNs in typical climates around Europe and the UK but in the Far North, these devices will gain fuel cell support. Image: Meritaito/Kine Robot Solutions
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    Bright ideas gain power

    2020-09-03T09:36:00Z

    There are over 5,000 Aids to Navigation in the waters around Finland, so AtoN manufacturer Meritaito had the bright idea these could work smarter. One issue, however, is onboard power.

  • Herman Jorgensen: “it’s been a learning curve for subcontractors coming from other industries"
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    Herman Jorgensen: GAC UK

    2020-09-03T09:27:00Z

    Herman Jorgensen, MD of GAC UK has learned a lot from running remote supply chains: after all, “there’s no ordering missing small spares” when you’re in the Kara Sea, “four days sailing from the coastlines of Norway or Russia”.

  • Orkney
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    GB£230m masterplan for decarbonisation

    2020-09-02T19:31:00Z

    Decarbonisation is at the heart of a GB£230m infrastructure vision that has been unveiled to stimulate sustainable maritime innovation in Orkney.

  • USV
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    Tetra Tech invests in smart USV technology

    2020-09-02T14:22:00Z

    Tetra Tech’s marine services division has taken delivery of an Inception Class MKII Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) with a bespoke cooling system and two additional survey instrumentation pods for harbour survey projects.

  • A visual of beach replenishment at Southsea
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    Southsea scheme commences

    2020-09-02T12:30:00Z

    Portsmouth''s Southsea Coastal Scheme in the UK is finally set to get underway on 7 September with the construction of coastal defences beginning between Long Curtain Moat and Clarence Pier.

  • Marine operations were carefully executed around river traffic
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    Narrow river flood scheme tests 250t jack-up’s manoeuvrability

    2020-09-02T12:16:00Z

    Red7Marine, is currently supporting BAM Nuttall on the UK’s River Hull to maintain and improve the flood defences in the area as part of an on-going contract with the Environment Agency.