All News articles – Page 247
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NewsNew Kiel cruise terminal is ready - and waiting
The new €10 million Ostseekai Berth 28 cruise handling terminal in the German Baltic port of Kiel is ready for service - but when it will handle its first ship is now anybody’s guess, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsIndustry active during COVID-19 pandemic
The maritime industry remains active during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in a bid to ensure the future of the industry.
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NewsLaw enforcement boats, market penetration
A US boatbuilder says it has increased its law enforcement market share with 20 new customers and over 35 new patrol boat builds.
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NewsVattenfall provides steering for offshore wind supply chain
Swedish energy group Vattenfall says in its new supply chain report that more businesses can supply new generation offshore wind projects if procurement is approached differently.
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NewsTowing round-up
A number of towing reports are worthy of mention, four highlighted here including three involving Emergency Towing Vessels.
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NewsDigital chart agent makes acquisition
A digital chart agent and ECDIS manufacturer has announced the acquisition of a Canadian company.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
Time will reveal the implications if any of Coronavirus on tug orders, it is currently business as usual however including reports of a slow recovery in China.
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NewsBollard pull calculator for marine pilots
A smartphone app has been launched providing marine pilots with a tool to calculate the number of tugs and power required in different situational and environmental conditions.
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NewsIntelliTug sea trials successfully completed
Technology group Wärtsilä and PSA Marine have successfully completed initial sea trials for the IntelliTug.
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NewsCOVID-19 good practise guide issued
A new COVID-19 Good Practice Guide for Workboats has been issued to help minimise the spread of COVID-19, protect people''s health and maximise efficiency when responding to an COVID-19-related emergency situation.
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NewsTime-saving remote surveys offers efficiency
A company has taken a remote approach to its machinery planned maintenance system (MPMS) which enables the survey of a complete fleet in one process and unlocks new insights into vessel and fleet performance.
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Senior underwriter appointment
P&I club The West has announced that Sumit Madhu will join the Club’s London Underwriting Team as a Senior Underwriter on Tuesday 14th April.
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NewsThe most powerful vibro pile driver in the world
Dutch vibro-piling specialist CAPE Holland has been awarded a contract by Seaway 7 to supply a Vibro Lifting Tool (VLT) for monopile foundations for Kaskasi offshore windfarm offshore Germany.
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NewsManufacturers raise awareness on 406Day
Three beacon manufacturers have raised 406 MHz beacon awareness and offered important advice on the eighth annual 406Day.
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NewsTight tolerance for anode lift
When it comes to wind farm construction, a floating vessel has an advantage over a jackup as it has no need to put its feet down. But despite its efficiency, there are still challenges to overcome.
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NewsCold kit for Polar Security Cutter
The US Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter is being built for arctic conditions, but that has an impact on the deck equipment, Francis Wong of MacGregor told MJ.
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NewsCertified, ready-to-go 3D printed parts
According to Roy Yap of ShipParts.com the promise of certified, 3D-printed parts that could be used “hot off the oven” may be realised sooner than you’d think
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NewsHelping Kiel reach zero emission targets
While working on the construction of the first hybrid ferry for Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK), the keel laying for the second, fully electric, ferry took place on Wednesday April 1, 2020 at Holland Shipyards Group’s yard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, The Netherlands.
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NewsStandby berthing for pilots and tugs
UK gangway and pontoon supplier and installer Walcon Marine has returned to Shoreham Port in south-east England 25 years after it first installed a waiting pontoon to replace it with an all-new facility.
