All News articles – Page 874
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NewsSize matters for Oresund
An expansion by Oresund DryDocks AB is underway, following an acquisition that has given the company around 170,000 square metres of land to help meet the coming growth – not just in demand, but in vessel size as well.
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NewsStone columns for caisson quaywalls at Algeciras
Marine ground improvement specialist Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) and their Spanish joint venture partner Geocisa have completed the final phase of work on the Spanish port of Algeciras.
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NewsNew approach sees iicorr save Mallaig Harbour £100,000
Specially designed cantilever brackets have saved a Scottish harbour authority almost a fifth of its project costs by reducing diving time by around eight weeks.
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NewsWetland created by London Gateway project
The UK’s coastline is being changed to create a new wildlife reserve as part of the London Gateway port and logistics park being developed in the Thames Estuary.
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NewsMarine works facilitate Southampton terminal upgrade
DP World Southampton is upgrading its shipside capabilities by deepening its container berths and purchasing further ship to shore cranes. It’s a much needed addition to the port’s capabilities, as vessels continue their relentless increase in size.
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NewsAnchor handling capabilities secure orders
Cargotec has won a contract to supply four sets of MacGregor anchor handling systems to a series of anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels.
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NewsWinches help Ravestein take control
North Yorkshire UK based North Sea Winches is giving Ravestein a hand in making the Dutch company more effective.
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NewsCollapsible bucket goes beyond the pail
A bit different from the usual deck equipment article, this is nevertheless a useful addition. The age old bucket has been given a 21st century make over, and now folds flat, which means it doesn’t take up much needed deck space.
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NewsWrap-around crane design provides more lifting options
An innovative ‘wrap around the leg’ crane is GustoMSC’s way of providing efficient installation lifts and of freeing up the deck for the storage of wind turbine modules.
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NewsNew splice adds life to towing ropes
Lankhorst Ropes has developed splicing technology that reduces the size and weight of the rope''s ''eye'' splice, making it easier to handle while still producing a rope that is almost a quarter stronger than traditional methods.
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NewsGreen technology and innovation in spotlight at SMM 2010
SMM returns to the massive Hamburg Fair site from 7 to 10 September, with over 2,000 exhibitors from more than 50 nations, presenting the latest developments in all sectors of the maritime industries. SMM 2010 is expected to attract more than 50,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries.
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NewsMAP secures new contracts at Seawork
Marine Automation Propulsion Ltd (MAP) has expanded its business activities by recently securing new contracts with a number of leading shipyards across the UK following a successful presence at Seawork 2010.
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NewsKongsberg’s cameras a picture of success at Seawork
‘As ever, Seawork provided a strong platform for Kongsberg Maritime to show UK and international customers our extensive range of underwater cameras and accessories, said Kongsberg Maritime’s UK sales manager Colin Jaffray.
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NewsPressure grows in Hamburg for Elbe fairways deepening
Port representatives demonstrated unity upon gathering in the German Port of Hamburg last month to call for deepening of the Lower and Outer Elbe fairways.
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News‘Big Society’ encourages Port of Dover privatisation
The news that a key feature of the UK Port of Dover’s strategy could soon be ready has prompted a ministerial call for more discussion on the the port’s privatisation.
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NewsFinancial partnership enables Beluga expansion
Bremen based Beluga Shipping GmbH is planning to make further investments in the super heavy lift market.
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NewsFemale rowers first around Great Britain
Four female rowers became the first women ever to row around the coast of Britain, completing an epic 51 days at sea in their tiny boat at Tower Bridge in London on Sunday morning.
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NewsOil slick detecting radar successfully verified
During three days of extensive testing, the advanced capability of Sweden’s Consilium’s oil spill radar to detect oil slicks has been successfully verified. The sea trials were part of an exercise to certify satisfactory safety and efficiency in oil spill response operations.
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NewsOil Spill Response celebrates 25 years
Global oil pollution control cooperative Oil Spill Response marked its 25th Anniversary on 15 June with a special seminar on oil spill response issues and future challenges as well as a commemorative dinner.
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NewsLatest update to State of Seas report
UK marine environmental research specialist ABPmer has made a major input to the latest comprehensive study of UK seas. Charting Progress 2 (CP2) is part of the UK Marine Monitoring and Assessment Strategy (UKMMAS) State of UK Seas report.
