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VESSELS

VESSELS

While the large tug operators often hit the headlines, there’s an awful lot going on ‘under the radar’ with smaller fleets working away. Peter Barker has a look at Inverlussa, in Scotland.

4th June 2024

New arrival for Scottish workboat owner

4th June 2024

SAFETY & TRAINING

SAFETY & TRAINING

Analysis of 1,600 inspection reports has revealed a lack of safety checks and improper procedures in around a tenth of vessels.

4th June 2024

Vessel checks reveal multiple safety concerns

4th June 2024

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

A new collaborative marine research project aims to identify best practice in monitoring and mitigating underwater noise associated with floating offshore wind developments.

3rd June 2024

Mitigating noise for floating offshore wind

3rd June 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Cheetah Marine has added a next generation Walk-Around Cabin workboat to its line-up which is aimed at the patrol craft, crew transfer, corporate events and small ferry markets.

3rd June 2024

Cheetah’s new walk-around cabin workboat

3rd June 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Most shipping incidents over the past 10 years have occurred around the British Isles, the annual Allianz Commercial Safety and Shipping Review for 2024 has found.

3rd June 2024

British Isles takes top spot for shipping incidents

3rd June 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Multraship Towage & Salvage has christened its latest Damen ASD Tug 3212 at a naming ceremony in Terneuzen, the Netherlands.

31st May 2024

‘Multratug 35’ christened in Terneuzen

31st May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 is planning to launch four completely autonomous ferries by 2028.

31st May 2024

Autonomous navigation ordered for Norway ferries

31st May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

North Star has struck a deal with Siemens Gamesa to build a hybrid service operation vessel (SOV) bound for long-term charter at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm.

31st May 2024

New hybrid SOV for North Star

31st May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Aluminium shipbuilder Wight Shipyard has chosen to fit two of its ferries with Octopus batteries from EST-Floattech.

30th May 2024

Thames Clippers selects batteries for ferries

30th May 2024

MCJ CONTRACTS & TENDERS

MCJ CONTRACTS & TENDERS

Qualified, experienced parties to participate in tender for towing and salvage services within the municipal boundaries. 

30th May 2024

€22.2 million for towage & salvage

30th May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Engine manufacturer Cummins has launched an engine complete with exhaust after-treatment system for vessels operating on Europe’s inland waterways.The QSK38 Stage V engine can power push and tug boats as well as…

30th May 2024

Cummins launches inland waterways engine

30th May 2024

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Mussel farming will be carried out within an offshore wind farm, usually a no-go area for any kind of fishing practice.

30th May 2024

Semi-submersible platform for new fishing technique

30th May 2024

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Antwerp Euroterminal (AET) has installed the first shore power connection for seagoing vessels in Belgium.

30th May 2024

First shore power installed in Belgium

30th May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Ecomar Propulsion is working on a three-year project with Shoreham Port to re-fit an old workboat with electric propulsion.

30th May 2024

New working life for boat destined for landfill

30th May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Recent news from a Dutch vessel delivery company and a shipbuilder has illustrated two ways of delivering newbuild tugs to their owners, often on the other side of the world.

30th May 2024

Different delivery methods for new tugs

30th May 2024

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

SeeByte has been awarded a three-year contract to continue its UK Mine Hunting Capability programme support with the UK Ministry of Defence.

29th May 2024

SeeByte inks extended UK MoD contract

29th May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Diverse Marine will be displaying its new Storm Class offshore wind CTV on the quayside at Seawork 2024.

29th May 2024

A Diverse display of vessels at Seawork

29th May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

When regulations on the amount of particulate matter from the exhausts of on-road vehicles was implemented, Eminox already had a solution to enable emissions reduction.

28th May 2024

Eminox: Solving emissions without ditching diesel

28th May 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Boluda Towage has continued its pattern of global expansion with the acquisition of Hull, UK-based SMS Towage.

28th May 2024

Boluda expands with buy-out of SMS Towage

28th May 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

The offshore wind industry stands at a critical juncture, expected to achieve increasingly bold clean energy targets whilst continuing to build stable supply chains with the necessary capacity, efficiency and cost effectiveness…

28th May 2024

Unlocking offshore wind potential: Fugro

28th May 2024