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POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A mind-bendingly novel system for powering boats, that uses electrical induction and hence no moving parts, is under development in Italy writes Dag Pike.

26th February 2020

Propelling boats with no moving parts

26th February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Danish RIB builder Tornado has developed a new version of their 6.8 metre RIB that is powered by an electric outboard motor in a move that is planned to be the start…

26th February 2020

Tornado enters electric RIB market

26th February 2020

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Seakeeper, the major producer of gyro stabiliser systems for boats and long-time Seawork exhibitor, has launched its smallest ever stabiliser that should bring new levels of stability to smaller workboats.

26th February 2020

Seakeeper launches smallest gyro stabiliser

26th February 2020

POLLUTION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL

A material made from waste cooking oil and sulphur that can soak up oil spills and other pollution will be commercialised following a deal between its South Australian inventors and a Singaporean…

26th February 2020

Deal to commercialise oil spill technology

26th February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Estonia based Veego Marine has developed an advanced design for a search and rescue RIB that offers good protection for the crew combined with high performance writes Dag Pike.

26th February 2020

9.2 metre SAR RIB provides secure rescue platform

26th February 2020

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A thruster package will enable Boskalis to convert an existing hull to create the crane vessel Bokalift 2.

25th February 2020

Thruster package key to vessel conversion

25th February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Complex technical requirements have delayed by some three years the completion of a new €98 million state-of-the-art oceanographic and fisheries research ship in Germany, reports Tom Todd.

25th February 2020

Technical demands hold up new research ship

25th February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Adding clout to police fleet capacity on Berlin’s almost 220kms long network of waterways is a new state-of- the-art patrol boat, reports Tom Todd.

25th February 2020

13.5m police boat is packed with functionality

25th February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The German Government has cancelled a five year old tender invitation for the research icebreaker Polarstern II and promised a new award procedure leading to a more modern ship, writes Tom Todd.

25th February 2020

Icebreaker newbuild project rejigged

25th February 2020

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

German authorities have begun the offshore practical testing in the German Bight of an advanced LIDAR-equipped mobile measurement and data collection buoy, writes Tom Todd.

25th February 2020

Sophisticated data buoy for the German Bight

25th February 2020

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Decarbonisation measures being implemented by the European maritime sector have been shown to EU and national policymakers who visited a Belgian port as part of European Shipping Week activities.

24th February 2020

Maritime decarbonisation efforts shared

24th February 2020

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

Storm Brendan, Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, plus devastating flooding has prompted a waterway maintenance company to stress the importance of regular infrastructure works to minimise problems on the UK’s ageing canal…

24th February 2020

Infrastructure call post Storm Dennis

24th February 2020

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

A compact platform Remotely Operated Vehicle has impressed judges with its suitability and robustness for operating in the challenging area of the educational sector.

24th February 2020

International educational award for UK-built ROV

24th February 2020

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

RWE Renewables and Saitec Offshore Technologies have joined forces to test new ways to affordably install and operate offshore wind farms in deep waters.

24th February 2020

Floating wind testing in Spanish waters

24th February 2020

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

A freely accessible webpage will provide industry-specific guidance and updates regarding the coronavirus outbreak and its progression.

24th February 2020

Maritime-focused coronavirus advice

24th February 2020

SECURITY

SECURITY

Over the last six months, twice as many vessels have demonstrated suspicious behaviour regarding sanctions as have been put on sanctions lists.

21st February 2020

Sanctions evaders slipping through the net

21st February 2020

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

A Total Quality Assurance provider has made it easier for manufacturers of lifesaving products to get their products to the marine market with its new accreditation.

21st February 2020

Marine market access made easier

21st February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Hull performance has a much larger impact on vessel efficiency than previously thought, a marine analyst has said.

20th February 2020

Hull performance key to efficiency

20th February 2020

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

GB£7.5m funding has been awarded for the second phase of a new renewable hydrogen project as part of the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Hydrogen Supply Competition.

20th February 2020

Renewable hydrogen project advances

20th February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Tersan Shipyard Inc. will build two 124m long passenger vessels powered by LNG and battery for a cruise travel company.

19th February 2020

Tersan to build passenger ferries

19th February 2020

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine has announced the launch of Navigat 2500 and 3500, its next generation fibre optic gyro (FOG) compasses.

18th February 2020

Fibre optic gyro compasses

18th February 2020

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Specialised expert services firm, The Renewables Consulting Group has announced a number of changes to its executive team, with Daniel Pearson taking up the newly created role of Chief Strategy Officer, the…

18th February 2020

RCG reshuffle

18th February 2020

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

An Australia-headquartered specialist in aluminium multihull fast ferries has further reinforced its strong position in the European marketplace with a recent launch from its Philippines yard.

18th February 2020

109m high-speed aluminium catamaran ferry

18th February 2020