All News articles – Page 522
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NewsLoad cell saving lives
A Straightpoint 5t Wirelink Plus and Handheld Plus digital display were recently delivered to the UK’s RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC).
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NewsChanging risks at ports and terminals
As pivotal hubs within global trade, container ports and terminals face risks that have potentially serious consequences for international supply chains, says insurance and risk management expert, the TT Club.
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NewsStandardized hybrid package
Italian marine transmission specialist Transfluid, has supplied a hybrid system for a new passenger boat on the river Oise, a tributary of the Seine which passes through Belgium and France. It is of particular note as a standardized interface allowed the shipyard a free choice in the diesel engine element ...
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NewsSaft batteries for giant hybrid cable layer
Saft, a France-headquartered designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, has been awarded a contract by Switzerland’s ABB Marine to supply a specialized high power liquid cooled lithium-ion (Li-ion) Super Phosphate (SLFP) battery system for ABB’s new state-of-the-art diesel-electric hybrid subsea cable-laying vessel.
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Wind Power Poland 2016
With Poland set to be a future offshore hub in Central Europe, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is holding a new conference and exhibition in Warsaw next year.
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NewsHerman Groot Beumer: a ship-shaped future
Herman Groot Beumer of Netherlands-based motion compensated access systems specialist Barge Master, is sure “that the future of offshore construction will be ship-shaped”. However, there are a few hurdles to overcome first.
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NewsRapp wins in China
Norwegian-headquartered Rapp Marine has got not one, but two new Chinese contracts under its belt, both for research vessels.
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NewsCat engines for pilot boats at Milford Haven
Finning UK & Ireland will provide Cat engines to a new generation of pilot boats at the port of Milford Haven.
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NewsSix-cylinder upgrade
Germany’s MAN Engines is set to modernize its range of inline six-cylinder engines for work boats with the launch of the latest generation of engines based on the MAN D2676 with cylinder capacity of 12.4 litres.
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NewsBergen's new fire and rescue boat
The Municipality and the Fire Department in Bergen, Norway have been strongly focused on the creation of a modern Fire Department, and it was with great joy that the city''s newest Fire and Rescue boat - the ‘Sjøbrand’ - was christened by its godmother Britt Brattetveit.
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New Tyne Harbour Master
The UK’s Port of Tyne has appointed Captain Alan McPherson as its new Harbour Master.
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Turkish distributor for Dometic
Turkish distributor Eltesan Mobil will now supply additional Dometic air-conditioning brands Cruisair and Marine Air in the country.
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NewsRapid deck conversion system
Evolution of a collaborative R&D project has helped pave the way for several in house developments for the UK boatbuilder, Cheetah Marine on the Isle of Wight.
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NewsNiko Dalpis: Emigreen
It was either find something interesting “or take up Soduku” admitted Niko Dalpis, the man behind Emigreen, a company responsible for the ‘greening’ of a truly huge range of high profile workboats that cover everything from Dutch harbour craft to Norwegian polar exploration vessels.
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NewsBig ‘Titan’ shoulders the contradictions
The Port of London Authority had a conundrum: they needed a vessel with a big pull yet shallow depth, packing heavy lift equipment while subject to air draft restrictions, capable of meeting fast running tides but still efficient enough for general use.
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NewsEddy gets smaller for Iskes
EDDY Tug has won an order from Iskes Towage & Salvage to design and build a second, smaller but more powerful version of the Hybrid EDDY tug (efficient double-ended dynamic tug).
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NewsDouble Dutch delivery for Svitzer UK
Svitzer’s UK fleet has received a boost with delivery of two Damen ASD 3212 tugs ‘Svitzer Kent’ and ‘Svitzer Deben’ for their Thames and Felixstowe operations respectively.
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NewsTOWLINES (December 2015)
Dutch towage contractor BMS Seatowage BV have a new addition to their fleet in the form of the hybrid tug conversion ‘Sil-Jeske-B’ built for Koedood BV by Shipyard Kooiman.
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NewsEuropean ingredients in Argentinian ASD tug
Cummins Marine has provided the comprehensive machinery installation for a new ASD tug designed and built in Argentina and destined for both ship-assist and coastal towing duties.
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NewsMajor South African order kicks off
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) have celebrated the ceremonial naming of the first of nine Voith Schneider powered tugs with an element of European involvement worthy of mention.
