Key deals

Serco Marine Services has announced that it has brought into service its 30th new vessel, which is operating on the River Clyde.

According to Dutch trade body Netherlands Maritime Technology, in a recently released report, although 2015 was a challenging year for the maritime technology sector, Dutch companies performed exceptionally well.

Orkney-based Scotrenewables Tidal Power has launched its 2MW SR2000, the world’s largest energy generating tidal turbine.

A new piece of kit is in development for both the commercial and leisure marine markets that uses a smartphone to alert crew members to a man overboard situation.

UK-based marine engine supplier, James Troop & Co, has completed a full engine and inboard propulsion system (IPS) service for Njord Offshore. This is said to be the first UK work of…

In an endeavour lasting almost nine hours, a 580 tonne hydraulic pile driving hammer has been transhipped at the handling facilities of Hamburg-based Wallmann & Co.’s universal terminal.

UK-based sales and distribution company, Barrus will be showcasing its latest portfolio of power solutions at Seawork International 2016.

Tuco Marine Group of Denmark has signed a new order for a third 11m Wind Farm Service Boat from the ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats.

The UK’s Cammell Laird shipyard has chosen a Rolls-Royce design for the UK’s future polar research ship, which, when built, will be one of the most advanced scientific maritime vessels ever constructed.

The ‘Zwerver II’ Walk-to-Work support vessel was recently officially named by operators Seacontractors. The name giving Ceremony took place at her home port in Harlingen, the Netherlands.

DeepOcean 1 UK Ltd., a subsidiary of the Dutch DeepOcean Group Holding BV (DeepOcean), recently held a naming ceremony for the ‘Maersk Connector’ in corporation with Maersk Supply Service.

The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) welcomes the imminent commencement of an independent review into tidal lagoons, calling for a speedy decision on the future of tidal power.

According to a new OECD report, the ocean economy is expected to more than double in size to be worth over US$3.2 trillion by 2030 with more sustainable development.

The Port of Antwerp Authority has launched an international survey to help make its proposed water bus a reality.

The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have agreed to invest $3M in Ukrainian marine training.