All News articles – Page 528
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NewsGermans order another eco-ferry
The focus is on safety and the environment in the design and operation of a second island ferry just ordered to Germany’s stringent ‘Blauer Engel’ standards from Neptun Werft in Rostock.
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NewsHamburg creates more space for big ships
Already well advanced in the heart of Europe’s second biggest port – Hamburg - are extensive works to improve accessibility and manoeuverability for big container and cruise ships.
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NewsInflatable landing craft
Exhibited at Seawork International 2015 by the UK’s Henshaw Inflatables was this capable looking small inflatable landing craft, ideal for a vast range of duties from rescue services to ultra shallow draft load carrying in near shore marine civils projects.
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NewsFive-engined FSV
The US division of naval architects Incat Crowther has announced the delivery of ‘Alya McCall’, the first vessel in a fleet of new class monohull Fast Support Vessels (FSV) for Seacor Marine.
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NewsWelsh company secures EU funds for novel wave energy technology
In late October, Swansea, UK-based wave energy company Marine Power Systems (MPS) announced that it had secured £2 million of European Union (EU) funds for the development and testing of a scaled prototype of its innovative WaveSub device.
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NewsMOREDATAS Project
Five companies based at locations in Ireland, France and the UK have announced plans to collaborate on an innovative project to help limit the risks faced by developers of tidal and wave energy initiatives around the north western European coast.
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NewsCorPower commences third round testing of wave energy device
Swedish wave energy company CorPower Ocean has successfully completed a €6.5m funding round for the further development and testing of its novel wave energy converters.
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NewsCrewsaver lifejackets launched at METS
Crewsaver, based in the UK, has launched a brand new range of Crewsaver Work Vest lifejackets at this year’s METSTRADE in Amsterdam.
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Baltic heavy lift support
Global independent offshore and onshore survey company UTEC NCS Survey, was recently awarded a contract for heavy lift support services for a major windfarm project in the Baltic Sea.
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NewsThe coastal cruise reborn
UK-based naval architect Colin Silvester has come up with a small cruising vessel concept to reignite enthusiasm in the coastal cruise; once a cornerstone activity in any British seaside holiday.
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NewsPrysmian showcases new wind power technology at EWEA
New innovations in wind power technology have been showcased at the annual European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) conference in Paris.
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NewsA Basic Guide to Wind Farm Insurance
Daniel Crockford and Alex Penberthy of Keystone Law, a London, UK-based law firm have created the following basic guide to Insuring wind farm projects and maintaining the required level of cover following the farm’s construction.
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Technology company acquisition
Global technology expert Norautron Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the leading maritime display and computer manufacturer Hatteland Display from Herkules Capital.
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Conference on integrated ship’s information systems
The German Institute of Navigation is organising the 12th International Symposium on Integrated Ship’s Information Systems and Maritime Traffic Engineering.
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NewsHigh North navigation
French company iXBlue is using Fibre Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology to provide navigational accuracy for extreme maritime applications such as high Northern latitude navigation, nuclear submarine stealth operation as well as mission critical space applications.
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News‘Umoe Firmus’ build on schedule
Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal placed its new WaveCraft Surface Effect Ship ‘Umoe Firmus’ into the water for the first time on 16 November 2015, which means this technologically advanced vessel is on schedule to arrive in the UK in mid-January 2016.
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NewsFrench connections
France-headquartered marine instrument company LCJ Capteurs recently launched a collection of new products at the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam. The products increase the functionality or connection potential of a number of commonly encountered barometric and wind measurement devices both of the company’s own manufacture and others’.
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NewsSimrad plots route to conservation
A complete bridge system overhaul using technology from global marine electronics brand Simrad has enhanced the ground-breaking conservation work done by the Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari in New Zealand.
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NewsGCube report on wind turbine fires
British renewable energy underwriter, GCube Underwriting Limited, has used its claims data and experience to launch a report into wind turbine fires.
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NewsSeacat invests in new vessels
UK offshore energy support vessel operator, Seacat Services, has places an order for four new vessels with local boat builder South Boats on the Isle of Wight.
