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OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has invested in a company developing a 250MW floating wind project off the coast of Italy.

5th January 2021

CIP invests in floating wind farm in Italy

5th January 2021

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Flag state authorities in Luxembourg have issued an immediate action safety bulletin following loss of the anchor-handling tug supply vessel ‘Bourbon Rhode’.

5th January 2021

Safety bulletin follows Bourbon Rhode sinking

5th January 2021

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

An interesting development will see HST Marine expand its crew transfer vessel (CTV) activities into the workboat market with a newbuild Damen Multi Cat.

5th January 2021

HST Marine expands into the workboat market

5th January 2021

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Boston USA-based Sea Machines Robotics is supplying a remote helm control system for Herman Sr. BV’s Shoalbuster tug ‘Teddy’.

5th January 2021

Remote helm control system for Dutch tug

5th January 2021

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Sanmar Shipyards and Schottel are extending a partnership dating back 16 years following a framework agreement to supply thrusters for the Turkish yard’s Bigaçay class newbuilding tugs.

5th January 2021

Sanmar signs up for Schottel thrusters

5th January 2021

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The conversion to LNG DF drive of a second North Sea ferry for German operator AG Ems was being completed in the Netherlands as the New Year got underway, writes Tom Todd.

5th January 2021

German LNG conversion nears completion

5th January 2021

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Electric catamarans are currently being ordered for service on Germany’s biggest lake but alternative synthetic fuel systems are also being looked at for the future, reports Tom Todd.

5th January 2021

German lake fleet goes eco-friendly

5th January 2021

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Emissions are minimised on a new exploration, research and media vessel, thanks to its IMO Tier III compliant exhaust system.

4th January 2021

Exhaust system installation successful

4th January 2021

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Development consent has been granted for a major UK offshore wind farm offering an approximate capacity of up to 2,400MW and a boost for the UK’s net zero ambition.

4th January 2021

Green light for UK offshore wind project

4th January 2021

PORTS & HARBOURS

PORTS & HARBOURS

Under study in Bremerhaven is a €170 million upgrade of berths at the German port’s giant Stromkaje container handling facility, writes Tom Todd.

4th January 2021

Bremerhaven plans €170 million box handling upgrade

4th January 2021

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Germany’s 38 year old research icebreaker Polarstern, which has just spent a year locked in the Arctic ice, suffered much less damage than had been expected, writes Tom Todd.

4th January 2021

Polarstern – still fit after a year in the ice

4th January 2021

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The first of three 30m identical hybrid ferry newbuilds for commuters on Germany’s busy Kiel Canal is going into service soon, reports Tom Todd.

4th January 2021

First ferry hybrids due on the Kiel Canal

4th January 2021

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

The Wärtsilä Hybrid Upgrade solution, has been selected for retrofitting two offshore construction vessels owned by Norwegian operator Østensjø Rederi.

23rd December 2020

Hybrid upgrades to give vessels more attractive environmental profiles

23rd December 2020

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

180,000 cubic metres of dredged material are currently being reused as filling material in the construction of the Port of Gothenburgs next major investment.

22nd December 2020

Dredging spoils transform into new terminal

22nd December 2020

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

According to Neil Gordon, chief executive, Subsea UK, the Government’s 10 point energy plan must have the supply chain at its heart.

21st December 2020

The UK 10 point plan and the supply chain

21st December 2020

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Cadeler has signed a contract to install a new crane on the vessel ‘Wind Orca’ and retain the option for delivery of a crane on vessel ‘Wind Osprey’.

18th December 2020

Larger cranes for larger turbines

18th December 2020

POLLUTION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL

A crane manufacturer has teamed up with a non profit ESG sector company dedicated to reduce marine plastic pollution.

18th December 2020

Series production of river plastic extractor

18th December 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

A design contract has been awarded for the first US-flagged Jones Act compliant subsea rock installation vessel, to serve the US offshore wind industry.

18th December 2020

Design contract for rock installation vessel

18th December 2020

SECURITY

SECURITY

Ports need to better protect themselves against cyber-attacks, attendees of the first digital International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) European region meeting were told.

17th December 2020

More investment in cyber security needed

17th December 2020

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Danish-based marine electronics company, Daniamant, has acquired the Danish-based company, Alcares’ complete portfolio of products, assets and activities. Alcares specialises in the design, development and manufacture of Survivor Location Lights.

17th December 2020

Danish maritime safety sector acquisition

17th December 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Spanish shipyard Rodman Polyships says it is pushing the boundaries of composite shipbuilding with the launch of a new 43m Offshore Patrol Vessel.

17th December 2020

Largest GRP and composite patrol ship

17th December 2020

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Antifouling systems company, Sonihull, has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime to be the latter’s sole-supplier of ultrasonic antifouling systems.

16th December 2020

Sonihull to supply antifouling for waterjets

16th December 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Wight Shipyard Co has showcased its maintenance and repair capabilities during a refit for one of the Isle of Wight’s leading ferry operators.

16th December 2020

Fast turnaround for annual refit

16th December 2020