All News articles – Page 508
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NewsRenewables industry Brexit considerations
The UK’s Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has launched a multi-client study to analyse the possible implications of a Brexit (British exit of the European Union) on the UK’s future offshore renewables and environmental legislation.
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NewsVittoria Shipyard launches new supply vessel
Vittoria Shipyard in Adria, Italy, part of shipowning company Adriese di Navigazione, has launched its new supply vessel on the waters of the River Canalbianco-Po.
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SMI focus group on Maritime Autonomous Systems
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has announced at Oceanology International London that it has formed a seventh focus group for its maritime engineering membership.
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NewsSurface effect ship funding
Norway’s Sørlandet Knowledge Foundation and the Regional Research Council Agder have granted Norwegian naval architects ESNA funding to develop the next generation Surface Effect Ship for offshore service operations.
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NewsOnline map explodes onto the offshore wind market
The location of unexploded mines and bombs around the UK coastline has been revealed in a new online map designed to aid the developers of offshore energy projects like wind farms and cable laying.
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NewsPosition reference system
Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its established satellite position reference system portfolio with the introduction of a new system that integrates all available Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and all possible correction services.
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NewsDecking overhaul
River cruise operator, Viking Cruises, is taking full advantage of an annual deck maintenance programme offered by the Dutch company, Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems.
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NewsCaterpillar predictive monitoring
Last year Caterpillar Marine acquired US-headquartered ESRG Technologies group, a leading company specialising in vessel monitoring and data analysis in the marine industry.
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NewsIrish wave and tidal sector surging along
Ireland is rapidly emerging as a key player in the development of wave and tidal energy technologies. Late last year, Brian Motherway, the outgoing CEO of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), predicted that the country''s marine energy market could be worth €15bn to Ireland''s economy by ...
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Eurogate Bremerhaven to become base port for Nordergründe
Germany’s Eurogate Bremerhaven has been chosen as base port for the installation of wind turbines for the Nordergründe offshore wind farm. The customer is Senvion GmbH, who will supply the 18 type 6.2M126 offshore wind turbines that are to be installed close to the shore in the estuary of ...
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NewsHarbour service vessel
The first of two 14.90m service vessels built by RMK Marine in Turkey to a design by Macduff Ship Design has been delivered to her local owners in February 2016.
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NewsRemote vessel monitoring means cost savings and efficiencies
A new maritime remote sensing and engine diagnostic system, iRAMS (intelligent remote asset monitoring solution) from Seawork 2016 exhibitor AST, protects commercial vessels, CTVs and workboats by remotely monitoring the engines and generators combined with spatial location data.
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NewsNew range of products from Guidance Marine
UK-based Guidance Marine has launched a new range of products to enhance its portfolio of sensors which measure distances between ships at sea.
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Spinnaker aiming to ‘bridge the gap’
UK-based shipping recruitment agency, Spinnaker Global will be exhibiting at Seawork International 2016.
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Integration contract
Netherlands-headquartered Bakker Sliedrecht has been contracted to provide electrical system integration on board Damen’s Service Operations Vessel currently in build for Bibby Marine Services.
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NewsMonitoring and automation from Böning
German company Böning has developed a new range of monitoring displays that are both compact and stylish. With the display of information becoming more and more focussed on the wheelhouse of workboats the need for compact but informative displays has grown and the new equipment has been developed to meet ...
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NewsMCS upgrades Zephyr engines
Fleet development at UK-based support vessel supplier, Maritime Craft Services (MCS), continues with the company’s recent upgrade of MCS Zephyr’s engines.
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More PLA pilots
The UK’s Port of London Authority (PLA) is recruiting twelve new pilots this year to respond to increased traffic on the Thames. The PLA is looking for candidates with a Class 1 Unlimited Certificate of Competency. Other suitably qualified candidate who can demonstrate experience relative to marine pilotage will ...
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NewsØstensjø Rederi appoints new CEO
Norwegian provider of offshore, towage and accommodation services, Østensjø Rederi, has appointed Kenneth Walland to the role of CEO.
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Challenges for pilots
Speaking at an Innovation in Maritime Navigation Conference, Nick Cutmore, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Pilots Association highlighted the many challenges that face the modern ships'' pilot. "Not only are ships getting larger but the operating margins in shipping channels are being reduced."
