All News articles – Page 242
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NewsAn alternative to rope based descent systems
The currently de-facto use of rope-based descent (RBD) systems for emergency evacuation in the wind energy sector could be up for debate.
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NewsSiemens Gamesa introduces 15MW turbine
Siemens Gamesa’s new 15MW wind turbine unit could transform wind farm developments writes Dag Pike.
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NewsHas Covid killed Evinrude?
One of the most illustrious names in marine propulsion has breathed its last with BRP’s announcement today that it will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.
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NewsBelgian offshore wind farm moves forward
Major technology testing has successfully carried out for a Belgian offshore wind project.
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NewsConsortium to develop electric vessels
Seven companies have partnered to establish new ocean shipping infrastructure services through various initiatives to develop, realise, and commercialise zero-emission electric vessels.
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NewsCould LADAR be transformative in maritime SAR?
Laser-based remote sensing could have big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits?
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NewsVessel detours to make unscheduled volcano survey
A Netherlands hydrographic survey vessel has made a 10 day detour to monitor an active underwater volcano in the Mozambique Channel.
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NewsSuccessful ship trials for UK ro-ro terminal
The UK''s newest and largest unaccompanied freight ro-ro terminal has taken a step closer to opening with the successful completion of ship trials.
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NewsLaurent Morel: InfraCore Company
As Laurent Morel of composites specialist InfraCore Company can attest, when dealing with new technology things can change faster than you’d expect. In any direction.
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NewsSatellite services contract awarded
The Swedish Coast Guard has awarded a satellite services contract with the aim of making its operations more efficient.
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NewsDutch drone delivery sets national first
The port of Rotterdam was able to celebrate a first recently: the aerial delivery by drone of a parts consignment to Allseas’ ‘Pioneering Spirit’, the biggest vessel in the world.
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NewsRemote collaboration allowed lockdown repower
Northern Offshore Services’ vessel - The ‘M/V Traveller’ – underwent a major refit and repower and was relaunched during Coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsAquaculture workboat for specialist operator
The SMS Group in Southampton has delivered the new build to a Tuna farm operator in Malta in May.The SMS Group has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair, marine engineering and major fabrication projects in the commercial marine, defence and superyachts sectors.The company also builds workboats for the ...
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NewsTesting emergency beacons
Phil Evans, Business Line Manager for Telecoms at TÜV SÜD, a global product testing and certification organisation gives an insight into the world of SAR beacon testing.
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NewsSocial distancing aboard an offshore wind SOV
A German offshore wind vessel operator has explained how its Service Operation Vessels are continuing to operate and provide a key service during challenging times.
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NewsProtecting maritime SAR professionals from PTSD
International non-governmental organisation, IMRF has recently launched a forum to gather information on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which it believes is too often unrecognised among maritime SAR professionals.
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NewsPCB stator motors are a third of the weight and more efficient
A new concept for electric motors reduces the weight and volume of the motor as well as increasing its efficiency and this will have application in the maritime world writes Dag Pike.
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NewsUS vessel operators embracing clean energy
An aerospace company is contributing to emissions reduction efforts in US waterways with its clean energy power and propulsion technology.
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NewsEasing of travel restrictions welcomed
The European Commission’s guidance on the gradual relaxation of travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and relaunching of transportation links before this summer’s travel and tourism season has been welcomed by a shipping association.
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NewsShort-term loan steadies troubled FSG
A short-term loan of €5 million is helping insolvent German shipyard Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) to prepare for a resumption of suspended shipbuilding activity this summer, writes Tom Todd.
