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A recent paper refutes what it says are misleading claims that battery electric vehicle (BEV) fires are more dangerous and frequent than those in vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE).

27th September 2023

Fire and myth: exploring EV battery dangers in shipping

27th September 2023

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Because fire is so dangerous onboard vessels, ship builders once used asbestos throughout vessel structures to try and mitigate the risk.

26th September 2023

Shipyard workers warned of deadly asbestos

26th September 2023

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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order worth more than €25 million for general cargo cranes for 10 multipurpose vessels built in Asia.

26th September 2023

€25 million order welcomed for cargo cranes

26th September 2023

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Unions from 100 countries have signed a letter in support of US maritime unions, claiming offshore wind giant Ørsted has violated its own Code of Conduct with seafarers and dockers.

26th September 2023

Maritime unions stand together against Ørsted US

26th September 2023

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An enlightening film created by the UK Maritime Pilots Association has been released which gives an insight into just what goes on around Britain’s 109 ports day by day.

25th September 2023

VIDEO: The non-stop work of UK’s Maritime Pilots

25th September 2023

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Two container ships have run aground in recent days in separate incidents, one off the coast of Finland when the captain fell asleep, reports say.

6th September 2023

Two container ships run aground in separate incidents

6th September 2023

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Offshore wind firm OEG Renewables (OEGR) has bought marine surveying company Geosight to strengthen what it can offer in offshore renewable energy, subsea cables and marine civils, it says.

6th September 2023

OEG Renewables buys marine surveyor

6th September 2023

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A new merger has been formed between a German and Scottish firm to accelerate the move into floating renewables.

5th September 2023

UK/German merger forms to focus on floating renewables

5th September 2023

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Researchers have been awarded funding to create an offshore wind cyber security research and development facility that will protect the technology against cyber-attacks.

5th September 2023

Ensuring offshore wind technology remains cyber secure

5th September 2023

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Anna Müller has been appointed president of Volvo Penta and a member of the Volvo Group management.

1st September 2023

Volvo Penta appoints new president

1st September 2023