All News articles – Page 237

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    Kongsberg Digital acquires software firm

    2020-07-03T14:34:00Z

    Kongsberg Digital has acquired a company offering software solutions for vessel performance and monitoring.

  • The final structure could be in a semi-submersible form with underwater buoyancy providing support for vertical above water columns
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    Modular floating platform for coastal communities

    2020-07-03T12:43:00Z

    A new project is set to revolutionise local renewable energy generation and storage following the development of a modular construction system, writes Dag Pike

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    Problems at BAM

    2020-07-03T12:24:00Z

    Dutch civil engineering giant Royal BAM Group NV expects significant H1 loss and has announced that it will wind down BAM International.

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    Floating ecosystem launches in Liverpool

    2020-07-02T13:15:00Z

    A new type of floating ecosystem has been launched in Liverpool, UK, which integrates elements of salt marsh and estuarine ecosystems in a unique multi-level habitat.

  • PicoCAT with PicoPOD
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    World’s smallest integrated multibeam echosounder

    2020-07-02T10:47:00Z

    Picotech has announced the launch of its PicoMB130 Surf, claimed to be the world’s smallest integrated Multibeam Echosounder.

  • Have you got this one in a 7? 'MSC Zoe' clean-up (Photo: Creative Commons)
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    New insights from shallow water container loss research

    2020-07-02T10:17:00Z

    On the night of January 1st 2019, the large container ship ‘MSC Zoe’ was making its way on the southerly route along the Dutch Wadden Islands during a northwesterly storm.

  • 'Bibby Athena'
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    Troubled company's assets to be auctioned

    2020-07-01T23:57:00Z

    The assets of a survey specialist that has gone into administration will be sold in an online auction.

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    Body heat camera aids COVID-19 screening

    2020-07-01T16:54:00Z

    A new body heat camera has been launched to help ensure a safe and healthy work environment onboard and ashore during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    JV in China sets engine production record

    2020-07-01T16:12:00Z

    A joint venture in China is celebrating a new record for the number of engines produced during a single month at its manufacturing facility in Chongqing.

  • The Infinitum motor has been mooted as potentially transformative
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    Another super-compact pancake motor

    2020-07-01T10:59:00Z

    An American company Infinitum has developed a new concept of electric motor which they claim could represent the future for marine propulsion writes Dag Pike.

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    Helsinki publishes development scenarios

    2020-07-01T10:41:00Z

    In further reinforcement of the truth that the commercial marine world marches onwards whatever the global circumstances, Port of Helsinki has just published three scenarios for the development of its port areas.

  • Valenciaport is not letting a global pandemic curtail its plans
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    Valencia: Port of Sagunto developments gather momentum

    2020-07-01T10:25:00Z

    In Spain, the President of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Aurelio Martínez, has announced that "Valenciaport is going to begin studies for the third dock in the Port of Sagunto”.

  • Piriou will build 20 tugs for the French Defence Procurement Agency (Piriou)
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    Delivery and order round-up

    2020-06-30T11:56:00Z

    Despite Covid-19 disruptions, this month’s look at the world of tug construction has news of no fewer than 32 vessels either delivered or recently ordered.

  • The Cyclotrac 3690 is built to a tractor tug configuration (OSD IMT)
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    OSD-IMT expands its tractor tug series

    2020-06-30T11:44:00Z

    Hoofddorp, the Netherlands-based ship designer OSD-IMT has expanded its range of tugs with the unveiling of a new multi-purpose tractor tug design.

  • The cargo deck of the aluminium vessel is able to accommodate a 6m ISO container and is also fitted with a 5t marine crane
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    20m workboat for Special Forces

    2020-06-30T10:43:00Z

    ‘Inkanyamba’, a 20m Monohull Workboat, has recently been delivered to the Armaments Corporation of South Africa (ARMSCOR).

  • 'Iron Jac'
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    Dometic Optimus EPS steers heavy workboat

    2020-06-29T23:23:00Z

    Dometic Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS) has been chosen to steer a heavy-duty workboat for the first time.

  • 'AmberLisa'
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    Double order for DuroWipers

    2020-06-29T19:29:00Z

    A double order of DuroWipers pantographs have kitted out two newbuild vessels built by an Irish boatbuilder.

  • Svitzer operates 440 tugs at 120 ports and 34 terminals globally (Peter Barker)
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    Svitzer announces contract renewals

    2020-06-29T17:08:00Z

    Svitzer has announced three contract extensions and a new towage service provision agreement demonstrating the global reach of major tug operators.

  • Bunker fuel was removed by zip-wire and hose from 'Blue Star' to the shore (Smit Salvage)
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    Salvage round-up

    2020-06-29T16:58:00Z

    High-profile shipping casualties attract the mainstream media with little mention of potential disasters averted through timely professional salvage intervention including a handful mentioned here.

  • Rotortugs are a particular feature of Kotug's tug fleet (Peter Barker)
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    TOWLINES

    2020-06-29T16:50:00Z

    Kotug International BV has completed the acquisition of offshore marine and terminal services provider Marsol International Ltd.