All News articles – Page 875
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NewsJoint venture to raise maritime security standards
The Poole UK based Merchant Maritime Warfare Centre (MMWC) has entered into a joint venture agreement with specialist maritime security company Independent Maritime Security Associates Ltd (IMSA) to combine accredited private maritime security training with anti-piracy Best Management Practice and the most comprehensive piracy intelligence.
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NewsSecurity served by through ice communication trials
Homeland security in northern climes will be among the beneficiaries of field trials successfully completed by WFS Technologies of Scotland and Kongsberg Maritime Subsea of wireless communication through ice.
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NewsWorld’s oldest steamship flying high
SS Robin, the last remaining steam coaster in the world, was airlifted by two massive 600 ton cranes in a highly technical and challenging operation recently.
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NewsBow thruster repair team follows vessel
Due to a malfunctioning bow thruster whilst in the Port of Rotterdam, a 334m LOA container ship had to use the services of a tug boat for port maneuvering, so its owners requested Antwerp based Hydrex to take care of the removal, transportation and reinstallation of the unit. The operation ...
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NewsDredging optimism generated by €0.5bn in newbuild orders
Dutch specialist vessel builder IHC Merwede has recently won orders for dredging and offshore vessels and equipment to the value of more than €500m. This reinforces the group’s belief that there will be continued demand for its innovative vessels, advanced equipment and life cycle support.
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NewsResponse to major ship fire in Scotland
Recent Lloyd’s Forms for SMIT Salvage included a major firefighting operation in UK waters, involving the 100,000 DWT self discharging bulk carrier ''Yeoman Bontrup''.
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NewsHigh power actuator for marine applications
Motion and control technologies specialist Parker Hannifin has launched an innovative new Compact Electro-Hydraulic Actuator (EHA) that provides a complete, free standing actuation system for use in space critical or demanding applications in the marine sector.
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NewsScale model dredger for Panama Canal Authorities
Late last month a scale model (1:50) of the powerful self propelled ocean going rock cutter dredger D’Artagnan was formally handed over by the Belgian DEME Group’s CEO Alain Bernard to the Panama Canal Authrorities (ACP) during a ceremony in the Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre.
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NewsBAE Systems joins wave energy research project
Global defence, security and aerospace company BAE Systems has joined forces with Edinburgh based wave energy developer Aquamarine Power as part of a project worth almost £1m to deliver cheaper, more reliable sources of clean energy for homes across the UK and beyond.
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NewsOptimised propulsion for Seawork exhibition boat
Bedfordshire UK based Clements Marine has supplied propellers and stern gear to Alnmaritec’s latest research vessel ‘Falcon Spirit’ which was built for Plymouth University and recently attracted a lot of interest at the Seawork Exhibition in Southampton.
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NewsPropulsion and hull package nets savings for HHA
This summer has seen the launch of Holyhead Marine’s first ever pilot boat, which the North Wales based yard has built for Harwich Haven Authority (HHA).
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NewsLogistics provider hovering following Seawork success
Marine logistics services provider Peters & May returned from Seawork International 2010 optimistic of future business opportunities in the commercial marine sector, having received strong enquiries from visitors looking for international logistical services. As well as exhibiting, the company took part in the successful Meet the Buyer ...
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NewsSafely successful Seawork for Cosalt
Seawork International 2010 proved to be a busy and successful show for specialist marine safety company Cosalt. Visitors to the company''s stand were particularly interested in the new Cosalt MOB Recovery System, the Premier 2010 lifejacket and the new Crewfit 190N lifejacket.
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NewsEMSA helps combat US Gulf oil spill
Federal authorities in the US have accepted an offer from The European Marine Safety Agency to supply a high capacity oil skimmer following the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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NewsUK government reaffirms port rates reversal
The UK’s Local Government Minister Bob Neill reaffirmed on Tuesday the industry saving action taken by the new coalition government to help port based businesses facing an insolvency threat after being hit with significant and unexpected port taxes in 2008.
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NewsPalfinger grows ahead of reintegration
The Salzburg based Palfinger Group is taking another step towards growth by acquiring a 75% interest in the Dutch company Ned-Deck Marine B.V. (NDM).
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News‘Bute’ ferry benefits from long shaft solution
Over the last 10 years, power transmissions specialists Centa Transmissions has been a leading innovator in the development of lightweight composite driveshafts.
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NewsFiltration impoves engine efficiency to cut costs
In an increasingly competitive global market, vessel owners and managers are under growing pressure both to protect operating margins through cost efficiencies and to comply with ever tougher environmental legislation.
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NewsPropulsion solutions from Dubai to Norway
Bedford UK based Clements Marine recently completed a contract to supply the newbuild 22.5m monohull crew and workboat built by Lyme Boats for Inchcape Shipping Services.
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NewsSpanish Sole finds a UK market
Barcelona based engine manufacturer Sole SA is well recognised in Europe for a range of small, mostly leisure orientated marine diesels but had no presence in the UK before launching a venture with Gloucester based Engines Plus Ltd at Seawork 2010.
