All News articles – Page 533
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NewsPainstaking recovery from crane drama
It must have been the kind of moment every contractor dreads: the smaller of two cranes started to tip sideways during a tandem lift, the pontoon underneath began to list dangerously and within moments the 187 tonne load and both cranes lay in the rubble of six buildings.
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NewsWhen one and one equals three
Only a month ago Amsterdam was not a place you would associate with wind construction. However in October crane capacity jumped from 100 tonnes to a massive 1,400 tonnes and 14ha of yard space became available for project cargo.
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NewsThe long view from Blyth
“Typically, we try to keep our operations as diverse as possible. It helps ride the changes,” explained Alan Todd, Blyth’s port director.
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NewsHyperbaric acquisition
Unique Group, the UAE-headquartered integrated subsea and offshore solution provider, has acquired Netherlands-based Oceanwide Safety at Sea, an expert in the design, construction and maintenance of self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboats.
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News‘Acta Orion’ launched
Acta Marine and CIG shipbuilding have reported that the newbuild construction support vessel of the Dutch marine operator Acta Marine ‘Acta Orion’, was christened at a naming ceremony held at the port of Harlingen, The Netherlands.
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NewsGerman offshore wind energy conference
The German Wind Energy Association, Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V., will hold a conference on offshore wind energy operation focusing on strategies and experiences.
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NewsPollution contingency planning
In this article, Glyn Humphries, head of Adler and Allan’s marine response division, discusses the key measures to avoid the most common pitfalls in contingency planning for pollution incidents.
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NewsMore canal cash as delays raise hackles
More cash has been approved for improvements on the Kiel Canal as differences simmer over the pace of construction on a new fifth lock in Brunsbüttel at the Elbe end of the waterway.
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NewsOil and wind join forces for Win Win JIP
Norwegian-based company DNV GL is leading a joint industry project (JIP), Win Win, to bring the concept of using wind power for offshore oil and gas applications a step closer to reality.
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NewsState visit could boost commercial marine cooperation
The Asian commercial marine industry’s foremost exhibition, Seawork Asia is set for success in light of David Cameron’s talks in October with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping. Following the Chinese premier’s State Visit, Cameron has hailed greater cooperation along with trade deals, which will help aid British maritime organisations in ...
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NewsRentel chooses Siemens direct drive turbines
Belgian windfarm concession holder Rentel NV has chosen Siemens NV as its preferred bidder for the supply and installation of 42 of its offshore wind turbines, also involving a 15-year maintenance agreement.
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NewsGerman yards tackle research ships
Three of Germany’s most prominent research vessels have called at shipyards in Bremerhaven and Stralsund for their latest routine overhauls and repairs.
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NewsCargo veteran gets make-over
Now approaching 60, the German museum ship ''Bleichen'' will soon complete extensive restoration at Hamburg’s Norderwerft – its first major overhaul since being saved from scrapping in 2007.
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NewsNew safety first digital radio
Icom UK has revealed the new IC-F3202DEX ATEX Digital Series to keep workers safe in potentially explosive and dangerous environments.
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NewsDamen builds new fireboat for Amsterdam
Damen Shipyards has built a new fire-fighting vessel for the Amsterdam Fire Department. The vessel is designed to operate in the narrow and shallow city canals, which put restrictions on vessel design.
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NewsMTU hybrid propulsion
As part of its increasing specialised portfolio of propulsion systems German diesel engine manufacturer MTU is now offering complete system integration for its E-Drive solutions. Aimed mainly at the patrol boat, workboat and superyacht markets, MTU claims that its hybrid propulsion systems give greater cost-effectiveness and comfort as lower fuel ...
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NewsBarcelona’s 4000t shiplift
Marina Barcelona 92 (MB 92) has launched the second phase of a major expansion project that began with its new concession put in place late in 2010.
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NewsIjmuiden sea lock PPP reaches financial close
The €500 million sea lock public-private partnership (PPP) project in Ijmuiden, the Netherlands, as reported in more detail in August’s ‘MJ’ has successfully achieved financial close. Global development consultancy Mott MacDonald is lenders’ technical advisor1 to the OpenIJ consortium2 on the project.
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NewsNight Navigator
Radar is the primary means of detection for boats and ships when the visibility does not allow visual detection. However radar has its limitations in detecting small craft and other targets and cannot be guaranteed to detect everything on the water.
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NewsNew maritime civil engineer for Braemar SA
UK consultancy Braemar SA (Incorporating The Salvage Association) has announced the appointment of Brian Armour as the new senior maritime civil engineer within its ports and harbours division.
