All News articles – Page 529
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NewsLinkspans refurbished at Woolwich
UK-headquartered specialist contractor AMCO has recently completed a refurbishment and upgrade of the four loading bridges, or linkspans for the Woolwich ferry in London, UK.
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Renewables Consulting Group appointment
France’s Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has appointed a new direct and head of service delivery to the team to focus on strategy and help deepen its relationships with new and existing clients.
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NewsDutch pipe curing technology enables offshore OTEC
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is scaling up. This summer, the largest power plant to date was connected to the grid at Big Island of Hawaii, producing 100 kilowatts.
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NewsSeawork Awards open for business
Exhibitors at Europe’s largest commercial and workboat exhibition, Seawork International, are now invited to submit their innovative products and service entries into the Innovations Showcase.
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NewsKongsberg DP emergency scenario course
Texas-based Helix Energy Solutions has sought the UK arm of Norway-headquartered global marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime to deliver a Dynamic Positioning (DP) emergency scenario training course.
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NewsHuman performance and limitations
The Nautical Institute’s latest book, ''Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners'', builds on a concept first introduced in the aviation industry that was responsible for a massive reduction in accidents.
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EWEA 2015: business as usual
The preparations for the European Wind Energy’s flagship event EWEA 2015, which will take place in Paris this week are reaching their final stages. The organisers have asked us to assure ‘MJ’ readers that despite the tragic events on Friday in the French capital it’s business as usual for this ...
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NewsWind Energy Link earns quality label
Wind Energy Link B.V., the Netherlands-headquartered global asset management, wind and logistics joint venture, has become the first in its field to receive the AMC ISO 55 001 quality certificate of product approval.
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NewsThe cost of not closely monitoring engine work
A new report from mutual marine insurance company The Swedish Club shows that incorrect maintenance and repair continues to be the most frequent cause of main engine damage – a trend which has continued unabated since the Club began monitoring the issue nearly ten years ago.
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NewsThunderstorm detector for offshore wind industry
For the offshore industries, thunderstorms can play a significant part in disrupting operations. A new thunderstorm detector from UK meteorological instrument manufacturer Biral is claimed to be able to provide early warning of a nearby thunderstorm and so ensure the safety of operating personnel and minimise downtime.
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NewsDelivery of first AlphaBridge
Rotterdam-based Alphatron Marine has announced the delivery of the first 46-inch display AlphaBridge for patrol vessel TTS Speyside.
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NewsVeth hybrid Z-drive system for Eddy Tug
Netherlands-based Veth Propulsion has signed a contract at Europort 2015 with Holland Shipyard for the delivery of two VZ-1800 Hybrid Drives. The Z-drive hybrid system will also include an inline E-motor opposite the Mitsubishi diesel engine, and generator sets for the new build Eddy tug 24-75.
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NewsSwansea Marine innovation quarter
The UK’s University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) ambitious plan to develop a Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter in the city’s SA1 development has taken a step forward.
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NewsTug safety deal
French-owned McMurdo Group, has announced that its distributor, Alphatron Marine BV, has won the tender to supply Dutch tug company KRVE (Koninklijke Roeiers Vereniging Eendrachtthe), with McMurdo’s Smartfind S20 Personal AIS Beacon.
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NewsMTS delivers 'Sea Slice' to Danish owners
UK-based Marine and Towage Services Group (MTS) has announced the completion of a charter to deliver a specialist offshore vessel to Danish owners, Advanced Offshore Solutions.
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NewsA life-ring for the 21st century
UK-based Salvare Worldwide is best known for its innovative inflatable survival platform, the Seapod, but now the company says its new smaller cousin, the Mini-Pod, is proving to be just as popular across even more markets.
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Annual review of the MST sector
The Society of Maritime Industries, based in London, has produced its seventh business survey of the British maritime scientific industry.
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DP World acquires remaining Southampton terminal stake
Dubai-based DP World has acquired the remaining 49% stake in DP World Southampton from Associated British Ports (ABP) which has made the operator the sole owner of the business.
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Baltic heavy lift contract
UK-headquartered UTEC NCS Survey has been awarded a contract for heavy lift support services for a major windfarm project in the Baltic Sea.
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NAPA expands network
NAPA, the maritime software, services and data analysis expert, has opened a new German office to allow the firm to strengthen its market position and develop closer collaboration with customers.
