Key deals

‘Maritime Journal’ has learned that Bremerhaven’s innovative new €4.9million LNG driven hopper barge greenports 1 is taking much longer than planned to enter service because of gas pressure problems in its propulsion…

The use of robotics and artificial intelligence in marine technology will be the theme of Marine-i’s next Discovery Room event in the UK.

A new contract has been signed for the design and build of a high-spec reel lay vessel capable of installing complex rigid flowlines and pipe-in-pipe systems.

A German heavy lift company has set up a dedicated marine projects department to bring together advisory and installation support for customers.

BAE Systems will cut around 375 maritime jobs in response to “evolving customer requirements and an ongoing focus on efficiency improvements.”

BigLift Shipping has decided to end its co-operation with Rolldock Shipping in the Joint Venture ”BigRoll Shipping” from January 1st 2018. From then on, the Heavy Transport vessels will be added to…

Montrose Port Authority saw a record 337,000t of shipping activity during August 2017 due to increased commercial vessel activity.

Royal IHC has announced its acquisition of 50% of the share capital of Rotterdam Offshore Group.

GSS has completed a successful foray into the USA with its UK Registered 2209 Euro Carrier ‘Maggie M’ in what the Scotland-headquartered marine services company believes is an industry first.

The Dutch subsidiary of BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics Ltd will operate as Aktis Hydraulics BV following a management buyout (MBO).