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SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Kongsberg Maritime, an exhibitor at the Marine and Coast Civil Engineering Expo, has been selected to deliver a cutting-edge, integrated hydroacoustic and bridge system technology package for the replacement of the South…

25th March 2019

Kongsberg Maritime chosen for South African project

25th March 2019

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

The Sharrow Propeller design, that its US inventors claim increases efficiency 9-15 percent, now has 20 worldwide patents.

25th March 2019

Worldwide patents for Sharrow Propeller

25th March 2019

PORTS & HARBOURS

PORTS & HARBOURS

The ST3 Offshore factory in Poland has signed a new contract concerning production of mooring dolphins for the port of Hamburg.

25th March 2019

Mooring dolphins contract for Hamburg

25th March 2019

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

A Belfast-based bid led by America’s Cup spin-off Artemis Technologies has received funding for its plans to decarbonise maritime transportation.

22nd March 2019

Ambitious ‘return to commercial sailing’ plan gets boost

22nd March 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Incat Crowther is constructing a 35m long catamaran passenger ferry for Samso Rederi that is optimised for high durability, low maintenance and efficient operation.

22nd March 2019

Incat Crowther ferry with efficient design

22nd March 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

During a busy period for the salvage industry we examine three operations including the salvage of a Norwegian frigate, a capsized pipe-layer and another container ship fire.

22nd March 2019

Salvage round-up

22nd March 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Coinciding with International Woman’s Day Svitzer provided news of its hiring of the first 100% female tug crew for the Dominican Republic.

22nd March 2019

TOWLINES

22nd March 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Propulsion system manufacturer Schottel and towage service provider Svitzer have developed a new hybrid propulsion concept distinguished by its simplicity.

22nd March 2019

Schottel’s simple hybrid propulsion solution

22nd March 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

MAN Energy Solutions has secured a notable order to supply the first IMO Tier III-compliant engines for shiphandling tug operations in the Mediterranean.

22nd March 2019

Tug engine order first for MAN

22nd March 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Kotug International BV and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell their joint venture company Kotug Smit Towage to Boluda Group.

22nd March 2019

Kotug Smit Towage agree to sell to Boluda

22nd March 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Another busy period for tug builders brings news on a global scale but this month we examine orders and deliveries for twelve vessels with a European theme.

22nd March 2019

Delivery and order round-up

22nd March 2019

SECURITY

SECURITY

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with the Seychelles Government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean by delivering training to support maritime security and safety of navigation.

22nd March 2019

UK helps the Seychelles tackle piracy

22nd March 2019

MONITORING & CONTROL

MONITORING & CONTROL

US-based developer of autonomous vessel control systems, Sea Machines Robotics has opened a new technology centre in Boston, US, dedicated to accelerating product development.

21st March 2019

New tech centre targets product development

21st March 2019

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Businesses offering smart energy-efficient electricity solutions are being invited to sign up to a new project enabling them to promote their technologies and services and develop business opportunities to supply remote island…

21st March 2019

Smart energy solutions sought by new project

21st March 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Norco – a Dorset based composite manufacturer, has appointed James Luby as the new Production Manager at their dedicated composites manufacturing centre.

21st March 2019

New Production Manager at Norco

21st March 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

SeaKing Electrical has completed a series of upgrades to three DFDS ferries at Damen Dunkerque Shipyard in France.

21st March 2019

Electrical refits in French yard

21st March 2019

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

In June this year one of the world’s premier maritime search and rescue (SAR) events will be held in Vancouver.

21st March 2019

World Maritime Rescue Congress

21st March 2019

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

MMS Offshore Renewable Services Ltd has expanded its fleet of wind farm support vessels through a new lending package from Yorkshire Bank.

21st March 2019

Lending package boosts MMS

21st March 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Property consultancy JLL has been appointed to market the Appledore Shipyard site in Devon, UK, which is now available following expiry of the existing lease.

21st March 2019

Appledore on the market

21st March 2019

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

It seems that even the very experienced Dutch Rijkswaterstaat is not above learning an important – but chastening – deck kit lesson

21st March 2019

Rijkswaterstaat vessels get it wrong

21st March 2019

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

We now need ‘eyes’ able to spot trouble in the most crowded waters, says Dor Raviv of Orca AI.

21st March 2019

Dor Raviv: Orca AI

21st March 2019

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

Maritime law practice Hill Dickinson has appointed Master Mariner Kevin Austin as a legal director, Korean market specialist Beth Bradley as a partner, and transactional lawyer Sung Hwan Choi as a partner.

20th March 2019

Hill Dickinson makes strategic appointments

20th March 2019

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Ship Shape IMO has expanded its range to cover compliant marine/offshore cabin-related products including carpets, curtains, flooring, towels and blankets.

20th March 2019

Ship Shape IMO expands product range

20th March 2019