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The decarbonisation transition requires new future-proof ships, and fast. Embedding 3D modelling and simulation tools at the heart of the design process will be key to make those innovative vessels a reality, says…

13th February 2024

Shipyard digitalisation is good news for energy transition

13th February 2024

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Birgit Aarseth has been appointed general manager for Vard Interiors moving over from the position of vice president operations.

12th February 2024

All change at the top for Vard Interiors

12th February 2024

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A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (APMM) has initiated the de-listing and separate listing of its towage and marine services subsidiary Svitzer A/S, which dates back almost two centuries and is arguably one of the…

9th February 2024

Maersk drops Svitzer towage division

9th February 2024

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Port authorities and emergency services have responded to minimise damage to the environment following the sinking of an inland barge in the Port of Hamburg, media outlets have reported.

7th February 2024

Barge sinks in Hamburg with 3,500 litres of diesel on board

7th February 2024

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Towage and salvage giant Boluda has expanded its fleet by another four tugs with the purchase of Resolve Salvage and Fire (Gibraltar) Ltd.

7th February 2024

Boluda Towage buys Resolve Marine (Gibraltar)

7th February 2024

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Naval architects at Darley H2NA have been working to make inland waterways - and those who work on them - safe.

5th February 2024

Safety standards and sail training ships

5th February 2024

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The Cloud Towing Tank (CTT) team is bringing a service reserved for big ship companies to the workboat sector: a systematic approach to lowering a vessel’s water resistance.

31st January 2024

From art to smart: hull optimisation for workboats

31st January 2024

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How did a Cornish fender manufacturer manage to help US tug builder and operator Signet Maritime take the ‘Most Significant Boat’ award at the 2023 International Workboat Show?

30th January 2024

American lift for Buoyant Works

30th January 2024

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Schottel sister company Elkon has appointed a new managing director, who will maintain his role as MD of Schottel Turkey.

30th January 2024

Schottel MD takes on simultaneous MD role at Elkon

30th January 2024

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The Managing General Agent (MGA) Alta Signa has launched a new European marine underwriting business which will also cater for the comercial marine market.

24th January 2024

A joined-up approach to European commercial underwriting

24th January 2024

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Four water basins, an ice tank, and as much wave height as you want to test – the HVSA gives a glimpse of its research resources.

23rd January 2024

Inside the Hamburg Shipbuilding Research Institute

23rd January 2024

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Yamaha Motor has bought marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo, subject to the usual clearances and permits.

22nd January 2024

Yamaha snaps up Torqeedo

22nd January 2024

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Belgian customs officers seized a record 116 tonnes of cocaine at the Port of Antwerp last year, with the city now considered the main gate for imports of the drug.

19th January 2024

New record set for port cocaine seizures

19th January 2024

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Europe is fighting back against an Asian shipbuilding and infrastructure industry it sees as unfair and anti-competitive.

18th January 2024

EU stands firm against Asian maritime competition

18th January 2024

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2024 is the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the occasion will be marked with a service of thanksgiving at London’s Westminster Abbey in March.

16th January 2024

RNLI celebrates 200 years of life saving

16th January 2024

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There is an increasing urgency for all of us to address climate change and there is a need to work together. Most of the problems, and their solutions, overlap and require collaboration.

16th January 2024

Green Ports & Shipping Congress – Reducing Emissions Together

16th January 2024

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Almost out of nowhere, wind turbines have started dotting our oceans. Thewre’s been huge demand but there have also been challenges. Brian Bell, global director Offshore Wind at Fugro, gives his thoughts on…

15th January 2024

Fugro insight: Offshore wind in 2024

15th January 2024

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The marine industry has a massive impact on the economy and jobs, and making sure that processes are efficient to avoid downtime impacting output is important.

15th January 2024

Four common machinery issues in marine

15th January 2024

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A £12 million (€14 million) shipbuilding academy is to be built in Glasgow, Scotland in an effort to help secure the shipbuilding sector in Scotland ‘for generations to come’.

15th January 2024

£12m shipbuilding academy earmarked for Scotland

15th January 2024

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The UK government has issued a Call for Evidence from ‘any organisation, group, business or individual with a view on air quality and the emissions of air pollutants from shipping in the…

11th January 2024

More emissions rules ahead: UK government launches probe

11th January 2024