Interviews

A new, LNG powered ferry has started services in Western Norway – and the both the builders and designers believe that these ferries are “the future”.

Figures published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reveal that globally there was a reduction in offshore diving work in 2010, compared with 2009, possibly due to the economic environment.

The implementation of a much needed private security firm accreditation process, is underway but there are still worrying gaps on particular aspects of the carrying of arms on commercial craft.

The UK’s National Marine Aquarium has confirmed that the Scylla Reef, an artificial reef close to Whitsand Bay in Cornwall, has suffered significant damage following what could be an illegal fishing net…

Stepping up to a next phase in policy support for renewable energy could save the EU €4bn of policy costs a year.

The Marine Management Organisation is the main UK coastal regulator, writes Andrew Oldland QC, a specialist in maritime regulatory law at Michelmores solicitors.

Hamburg based shipbuilder JJ Sietas has filed for insolvency, with hopes that its current construction programme, including a windfarm installation vessel for Van Oord, will remain on track.

RenewableUK, the renewable energy trade association, has welcomed a series of Government announcements giving strong support to the renewables sector.

A position paper on ‘Underwater Sound in Relation to Dredging’, to which ABPmer in the UK contributed, has been published by the Central Dredging Association (CEDA).

The excitement and investment in the marine renewables market is great news for the UK marine industries, guaranteeing high numbers of UK jobs and a profitable export market.

“Systems need to be configured to meet the existing operational procedures of the coast station and not the other way around”, Peter Batt of ICS Electronics told Maritime Journal.

The age-old sight of clipper rig cargo ships might make a return to coastal, short sea and possibly even ferry routes.

The 2015 sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations may increase bunker fuel costs by 87%, forcing as much as half of the present freight that transits through these areas onto the roads.

Meeting carbon emissions targets requires concerted and unprecedented action from Government, the construction industry and the civil engineering profession.

The 32nd International WorkBoat Show, North America’s largest commercial marine trade show and conference, will be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center from 30 November through 2 December 2011.

The Committee for Climate Change (CCC) has recommended that the UK’s share of international shipping emissions be included in its climate targets today.

British merchant ships sailing off the coast of Somalia will be allowed to carry armed guards to deter pirates. The decision has been made possible by way of an exception to strict…

Chemring Marine is lending its support to a new study to better improve support for the UK marine industry.

The Port of Valencia recently hosted Information Days on the master plan of the European project Monitoring and Operation Services for Motorways of the Sea (MOS4MOS).