All News articles – Page 284
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NewsDedicated underwater robotic vehicle
An electric underwater robotic vehicle is to help support a network of oceanographic and atmospheric sensors that are part of the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) transforming ocean research.
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NewsIndustry’s first autonomous spill response vessel
A US maritime robotics specialist company has held a successful on-water demonstration of what it claims is the first unmanned and autonomous oil spill response vessel.
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NewsNew Elbe floating dredge ship is a “one off”
The new 36m floating dredge Krabbe has gone into service on Germany’s River Elbe to help keep the upper reaches of the important waterway clear for shipping to and from the port of Hamburg, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsOffshore energy kite project progresses
A US wind energy company has completed two offshore flights of its in-development energy kite over the North Sea as demand for renewable energy rises.
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NewsDiesel-electric newbuilds for Poland
Two diesel-electric multipurpose vessels are being built to help improve operational capabilities in Poland’s maritime sector next year.
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NewsGerman offshore wind consolidation
A German offshore service provider has acquired a company specializing in classification and permitting of offshore wind projects.
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NewsGerman sea rescuers book training ship inland
The German maritime rescue service DGzRS has ordered a designated training ship from an inland yard and says it will be about 22m long and “unique”, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsNorth Germans complete fleet renewal
The 22.5m multi-purpose workboat Trischen has entered service in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein, completing a €13.5 million fleet renewal programme, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsDuckweed: a growing problem
The explosive growth of duckweed in British canals is causing serious damage to marine life and a sustainable solution to keeping it under control must be found, says a prominent UK waterway maintenance company.
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NewsPartnership to help engine digitalisation
A new strategic partnership is set to aid the digitalisation of marine engines.
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NewsSecurity supply contract for TSHD
A contract has been signed for the supply of a new alarm and monitoring system (AMS) onboard a trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD).
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NewsNew Danish facility for RIB builder
A well-respected producer of commercial RIBs is moving in order to increase its production capacity and introduce more sustainable production principles.
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NewsDigital hull maintenance optimises operations
A hull planned maintenance system based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels will help an Italian oil and gas industry contractor better optimise operations.
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NewsBiofuel first for decommissioning project
Leading global heavy lift shipping and offshore transportation and installation contractor Jumbo, and Netherlands-headquartered sustainable marine biofuel company GoodFuels, have announced a joint initiative to test marine Bio-Fuel Oil on an offshore decommissioning project.
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NewsJack Gaston, a personal reflection
The tug world is mourning the passing of Jack Gaston, a writer with a formidable knowledge of the towing industry and original compiler of this column, writes Peter Barker.
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NewsEstonian port invests in automated mooring
A port in Estonia has ordered a rope-free automated mooring system to facilitate faster berthing processes and improve safety.
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NewsPowerful TSHD can handle tough conditions
A newly-built trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) recently handed over to its owner comes with innovative technology to maximise its operational efficiency.
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NewsMervyn John ‘Jack’ Gaston: 1941-2019
Following the recent passing of MJ’s former Tugs and Towing correspondent we take a more detailed look back at the life of this key contributor to both the magazine and the industry as a whole.
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News40th pilot boat delivered
An established European builder of pilot boats has just handed over its 40th pilot boat to be delivered worldwide.
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NewsShip design research project is complete
A European research project to advance ship design and production processes has been completed.
