All News articles – Page 5
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NewsTidal, wave or floating wind? 4 emerging Spanish technologies
To date, not a single megawatt of offshore wind has contributed to Spain’s renewable energy total – and this is not surprising as the lack of continental shelf means the water is far too deep for fixed-bottom turbines. It means a host of other technologies are emerging to fill the void, and we look at four of some that were presented at World Maritime Week in Bilbao last week.
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NewsHull coatings’ vital role in vessel efficiency
DNV has verified that Hempel’s Hempaguard X7 hull coating reduces fuel consumption by up to 20%
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NewsFugro Mercator survey vessel runs aground
The Fugro Mercator geophysical survey vessel ran aground on in Italy on 22 March
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NewsEC must implement fairer rules to halt Chinese ‘disgrace’
Panellists and delegates have accused the EC of ignoring inferior practices in non-European countries that make competition in the sector unfair and a threat to survival.
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NewsNorthern Offshore expands fleet with SOV
Swedish CTV provider Northern Offshore Services has expanded its fleet with an SOV from Edda Wind, itself an offshore wind vessel provider.
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NewsDyke breach marks key Scheldt tunnel milestone
Another key milestone has been reached in the construction of the new Scheldt tunnel in Antwerp with the deliberate breach of the river’s dyke
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NewsDutch firm reveals vibration technology for silent pile driving
Dutch wind turbine foundation technology firm GBM Works says it has developed a silent method of installing offshore wind turbine foundations, virtually eliminating noise pollution.
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News€42 billion global market will need ‘hundreds’ of SOVs
With more than 850GW of offshore wind capacity predicted to be installed over the next 25 years, the need for support vessels should prompt a major opportunity for vessel builders worldwide.
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NewsRobert Allan to design largest battery-electric tug to date
Canadian naval architect firm Robert Allan will design its largest battery-electric tug to date for a Chinese port customer
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NewsWescom’s new bridge-mounted MOB system
Wescom Group has a new sMRT Digital SARfinder MOB tracker on the market
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NewsPioneering uncrewed subsea robotics
HonuWorx Ltd’s new VALOR ROV will form a key component of its Loggerhead subsea robotics deployment platform
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NewsUK Docks expands with Smith’s Dockyards revival
The former Smith’s Dockyards on Teesside UK is back in full operation thanks to the expansion of UK Docks Marine Services
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NewsUsing AI to improve wave energy efficiency
The Wave energy AI-based Control Enhancement (WACE) project aims to optimise wave energy performance using AI
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NewsIberdrola chief calls offshore wind ‘revolution of 21st century’
Offshore wind will ‘lead Europe to energy transition’, according to energy giant Iberdrola’s chief of renewables, despite hurdles that had been put up by Covid and Russia invading Ukraine
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NewsFirst of 4 Rolls-Royce-powered customs vessels launched
Germany has launched the first of four ‘state-of-the-art’ customs vessels, each powered by Rolls-Royce’s mtu gas engines.
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NewsBattery-powered vessels' crucial role in decarbonisation
Intelatus Global Partners says battery technology is playing a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation
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NewsVoith’s dual-fuel approach to tugs and towage
Voith Water Tractors (VWTs) can now be powered by LNG or diesel
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NewsNorth Sea crash salvors confirm plastics leak
Plastic ‘nurdles’ have washed up onshore a week after the collision between a cargo vessel and tanker carrying jet fuel in the North Sea.
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NewsGovernment approves £10m for Port of Nigg
Scotland’s Port of Nigg will receive around £10 million (€11.9 million) to build a new heavy-duty quay capable of handling RoRo trade.
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NewsThree survey vessels set sail for Danish wind farm
Three of GeoXYZ’s fleet of vessels have been deployed to conduct seabed surveys at the site of the Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm.
