All News articles – Page 380
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NewsPropeller inspection and metrology project
A new joint industry project aims to seek out improved methods for propeller inspection and metrology.
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NewsUS patent award for recycled tyre mattress system
Scour Prevention Systems, Ltd has been granted a full US patent for its Scour Prevention Mattresses (SPM) which protects offshore structures, cables and pipelines from scour.
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NewsWaveGuide wave sensor for Fugro vessels
Planet Ocean Ltd has announced the delivery of the latest RADAC WaveGuide Onboard, radar wave sensor for installation on selected Fugro vessels.
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NewsVariable idle improves station-keeping fuel economy
When Twin Disc introduced its Express Joystick System and Express Positioning technologies, it claimed to have ushered-in a new era of vessel control for commercial operators, but now, this package has been enhanced with a Variable Idle Mode.
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NewsAtlantis heads for Elbe service
North German ferry and excursion specialist Cassen Eils is due to take its latest acquisition into service soon after local overhaul and maintenance work, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGermans consolidate Repair
There is news this Spring of a further consolidation in the ship repair and maintenance sector in north Germany, linking the Weser and Elbe Estuaries and involving prominent shipyards in the ports of Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsRepairs slow to follow Canal collision
German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK) was late March reported preparing to repair damage to a lock gate almost cut in two in February on the nearby Kiel Canal by a 13,713dwt cargo ship, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsGarmin adds to its high definition sonar range
Garmin has added a new Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar to its portfolio that uses a higher frequency range to deliver even clearer images and detail of structure below and around the boat at greater depths.
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NewsNew look Red Eagle returns to service
A British ferry operator''s flagship vessel has returned to service between on the UK''s south coast with a brand new look following an extensive £3m interior refit.
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NewsEntrepreneurship focus for naval sector trade fair
After the success of its sixth edition, in which Navalia became the first naval trade fair in Spain and Southern Europe, it now intends to become an essential meeting place for the sector, where participating companies can exhibit their latest developments from 22nd to 24th May, 2018.
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NewsISU reports increase in pollution prevention figures
The International Salvage Union (ISU) has presented its annual pollution prevention survey indicating trends enforcing the importance of the professional salvage industry.
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NewsDredger salvaged following capsize
Danish salvage and offshore support company J.A. Rederiet has completed the salvage of a Danish dredger which capsized outside the port of Bogense, Denmark.
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NewsDelivery and order round-up
News of tug deliveries and orders takes a notable upturn this month involving no fewer than 14 vessels many with significant European connections.
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NewsSalvors battle to remove wreck of container ship
An update on the condition of the stranded container ship ‘Kea Trader’ along with news of the next stage have been reported.
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NewsMore LOF work for Tsavliris
Tsavliris Salvage has reported a busy end to 2017 in a year where globally, salvors signed 63 Lloyd’s Open Form contracts, up from 49 in 2016.
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NewsNew towing venture in Denmark and Sweden
A joint venture has been announced that will see expansion of existing towing arrangements in Denmark and Sweden.
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NewsVeth Propulsion first for Damen tug
With its wide range of thrusters, the name of Veth Propulsion is increasingly appearing in the tug sector, time for a closer look.
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NewsWight Shipyard Co wins order of two fast ferries for Mexico
Until now Mexico’s largest ferry operator Ultramar has built all its high speed ferries in the United States and the order for two 37 metre ferries, the first British vessels to be built for Mexico in living memory, is more positive news for the Isle of Wight shipyard following a ...
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NewsMammoet cuts shallow water wind farm costs
Erecting a wind farm in shallow waters has provided a challenge because conventional methods could not be used. The water was too shallow for the dedicated offshore wind farm vessels and too deep for land based systems to be used.
