Key deals

Texas-based Helix Energy Solutions has sought the UK arm of Norway-headquartered global marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime to deliver a Dynamic Positioning (DP) emergency scenario training course.

The Nautical Institute’s latest book, Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners, builds on a concept first introduced in the aviation industry that was responsible for a massive reduction in accidents.

Rotterdam-based Alphatron Marine has announced the delivery of the first 46-inch display AlphaBridge for patrol vessel TTS Speyside.

Netherlands-based Veth Propulsion has signed a contract at Europort 2015 with Holland Shipyard for the delivery of two VZ-1800 Hybrid Drives. The Z-drive hybrid system will also include an inline E-motor opposite…

The UK’s University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) ambitious plan to develop a Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter in the city’s SA1 development has taken a step forward.

UK-based Marine and Towage Services Group (MTS) has announced the completion of a charter to deliver a specialist offshore vessel to Danish owners, Advanced Offshore Solutions.

Dutch company Kotug has received the KVNR Shipping Award for its ART80-32 Hybrid Rotortugs.

Subsea technology company, Sonardyne International Ltd., UK, has appointed Robin Bjorøy as its new Managing Director.

UK-based Gobbler Boats has installed a pre-engineered system and 3M’s innovative Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid from US-headquartered Sea-Fire, on its offshore 290 oil spill recover vessel (OSRV).

French boatbuilder Piriou has delivered two 21m offshore windfarm support vessels called ‘Challenger’ and ‘Excalibur’ to UK-based North Sea Logistics. Built in Vietnam, the vessels will be operated in the North Sea.

Belgian dredging, marine engineering and environmental group, DEME, has organised supply chain events to support the UK offshore wind industry.

Leading towage and salvage specialist Multraship, through its subsidiary Novatug BV, has commissioned the construction of two Robert Allan designed Carrousel Rave Tugs (CRTs) from Damen Shipyards Group.

Rotterdam-based Alphatron Marine has introduced the AlphaEye service communication tool with real-time audio and visual support.

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has held a naming ceremony for the first of two Shoalbusters for SMIT Amandla Marine.