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SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Penryn, UK-based naval architect, Jack Gifford Marine Design Studio has designed the recently delivered 15m workcat, ‘Obervargh’ – the Cornish word for ‘work horse.’

15th June 2020

Cornish designed and built workboat will futureproof fleet

15th June 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Video shot during an autonomous drone inspection has been interpreted in real-time in a move that could lead to tank inspections becoming safer and more efficient.

12th June 2020

AI interprets drone footage in real-time

12th June 2020

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

ABP’s Ports in the North West UK have added value to their survey capabilities by investing in a Carlson Merlin LiDAR scanning system.

12th June 2020

Port and harbour above water survey investment

12th June 2020

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

It has been revealed that another merger of north German shipyards could be in the offing - just a month after the last one was agreed, writes Tom Todd.

12th June 2020

Germans negotiate another shipyard merger

12th June 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

An Atlantic salmon producer has placed an order for a new custom-built aquaculture workboat for its Scottish fisheries operations.

11th June 2020

Salmon producer orders aquaculture workboat

11th June 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

A new lifeboat has recently been delivered to Lagan Search and Rescue, a Water Rescue charity based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

11th June 2020

New 8m SAR RIB for rescue charity

11th June 2020

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

A new insurance services business has been launched to protect maritime companies from cyber threats.

11th June 2020

Maritime cyber threat insurance

11th June 2020

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

A dedicated rescue line container has been launched as the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has seen a wave of people visiting the seaside.

10th June 2020

Rescue line container launched

10th June 2020

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Maritime safety critical courses for key workers are back on offer with the reopening of a training business.

10th June 2020

Safety Critical courses back on track

10th June 2020

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

Global Offshore, part of the Global Marine Group, has completed its first phase of work at Vattenfall’s Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind site utilising the new PLP240 plough for boulder clearance and…

10th June 2020

Trenching and boulder clearance completed

10th June 2020

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

The second meeting of trade body The Workboat Association’s new technical working group, which would have formed a key part of the Seawork schedule has taken place virtually instead.

10th June 2020

Technical working group to accelerate vessel decarbonization

10th June 2020

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Production has begun for a new 300hp diesel outboard engine which has successfully achieved EPA Tier 3 approval for commercial and recreational applications.

9th June 2020

300hp outboard engine production begins

9th June 2020

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

A major contract for the building of a new tunnel across the River Scheldt at Antwerp has been awarded to a consortium of Belgian and Dutch companies writes Dag Pike.

9th June 2020

Contract awarded for building Scheldt tunnel

9th June 2020

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

Plans for state-of-the-art new coastal defences in Southsea, on the UK’s south coast have been given the green light as the government has awarded nearly £100m of funding.

9th June 2020

Southseas coastal defence scheme gets funding

9th June 2020

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications has been developed as part of efforts to offer environmentally friendly powertrain solutions.

8th June 2020

Maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

8th June 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The Port of Oslo has signed a contract to purchase a new hybrid escort and port surveillance boat for delivery early 2021.

8th June 2020

Hybrid port patroller could reduce diesel burn by 70%

8th June 2020

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

Jan De Nul has kicked off construction works in Taiwan for the Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm. Nearshore and onshore construction works in Taiwan have started at the landfall site in Miaoli…

8th June 2020

European marine construction knowhow proves invaluable in Taiwan

8th June 2020

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

A new O&M Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) contract to support the second offshore wind project in the US will harness European offshore wind expertise.

5th June 2020

European expertise in O&M CTV contract

5th June 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The designers behind a new self-contained, in-water hullwashing plant say it will revolutionise and green traditional careening practices.

5th June 2020

Hullwashing plant minimises eco impact

5th June 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Offshore support company Van Stee Offshore has announced that its newest addition to the fleet, the DP2 MPSV ‘Zwerver I’ will be taken into service mid-June 2020.

5th June 2020

New DP2 ‘Zwerver I’ to enter service mid June

5th June 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The latest occupier of an established shipyard in Southampton, UK recently welcomed one of its first visitors for an extensive overhaul.

5th June 2020

‘MV Orcades’ prepared for new role

5th June 2020

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Mercator Media Ltd has confirmed that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 23rd edition of Seawork and sister event the M&CCE Expo will now be held 15-17 June 2021. This…

4th June 2020

New dates confirmed for Seawork

4th June 2020

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

The Hellenic Coast Guard has selected Frequentis and Space Hellas to provide an integrated communication system to enhance search and rescue and maritime safety for the Greek coastline.

4th June 2020

Integrated safety communication system for Greece

4th June 2020