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SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The first of three big ocean-going patrol ships is in test operation with the Bundespolizei, reports Tom Todd.

22nd January 2019

First of trio for German marine police

22nd January 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Damen and High Speed Transfers Ltd (HST) have signed a contract for a third FCS 2710 fast crew supply vessel, for delivery in September this year.

21st January 2019

Third FCS 2710 for HST fleet

21st January 2019

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

The SMS Group has partnered with Kent-based M&E experts Mechanica Utilities to provide tailored diving services to the utilities sector.

21st January 2019

New diving offering for utilities sector

21st January 2019

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Ireland-based River Moy Search & Rescue (RMSR) has taken delivery of an ARC Explorer Mk-II Side Scan Sonar to become the first in the world to operate the new system.

21st January 2019

ARC Explorer Mk-II Side Scan Sonar delivered

21st January 2019

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

CWind has become the first offshore sector provider to undertake Modal Training’s Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM Operational) course.

21st January 2019

First offshore provider takes HELM O course

21st January 2019

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

A new 150KW capacity renewable energy power platform utilising wave, solar, wind and current energy will undergo 18 months of testing.

18th January 2019

Commercial power platform to undergo testing

18th January 2019

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

A single leaf bascule bridge and marina lock gates have been delivered as part of the ongoing transformation for Port of Dovers flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development.

18th January 2019

New infrastructure delivered to Dover’s DWDR

18th January 2019

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD has officially opened Ireland’s only Ocean Testing Facility in Cork.

18th January 2019

Irish ocean energy test facility opens

18th January 2019

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Fugro is set to commence its first project using new multipurpose ROV support vessel, ‘Edda Sun’, with mobilisation for the IRM contract planned for March 2019.

18th January 2019

‘Edda Sun’ charter

18th January 2019

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

EdgeTech, a specialist in high resolution sonar imaging systems, acoustic release systems and underwater technology, recently delivered an innovative solution for deep water acoustic release mooring recovery.

18th January 2019

Acoustic release system

18th January 2019

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

Swire Seabed AS of Bergen, Norway has ordered a Hugin AUV System, from Kongsberg Maritime, configured for commercial survey applications.

18th January 2019

Hugin for Swire Seabed AS

18th January 2019

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

German wave energy developer Sinn Power was recently invited to a business trip to Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curacao.

18th January 2019

Sun, sea and Sinn

18th January 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

An 110m vehicle/passenger ferry has been launched from Incat Tasmania’s shipyard in Australia to commence sea trials before delivery to her owner Virtu Ferries for service between Malta and Sicily.

17th January 2019

Incat Tasmania ferry offers speedy service

17th January 2019

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Two vessels have recently been purchased by Turner Iceni to be fully refitted for operations in its livery, with one to be exhibited at Seawork 2019.

17th January 2019

Two vessels repurposed for Turner Iceni fleet

17th January 2019

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Rolf A. Sandvik is leaving his position as CEO of forward-thinking passenger vessel operator The Fjords.

16th January 2019

Fjords resignation

16th January 2019

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Dutch mooring specialist Vryhof has started the new year by announcing up to US$75 million in new contracts.

16th January 2019

Mooring contracts for floating wind

16th January 2019

MONITORING & CONTROL

MONITORING & CONTROL

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has highlighted the need to consider seafarer training and standards as shipping evolves, with increasing levels of technology and automation.

16th January 2019

Automation impact on IMO’s radar

16th January 2019

MONITORING & CONTROL

MONITORING & CONTROL

French ferry operator La Méridionale, has taken notable steps in digitalising its fleet with the latest energy management technology.

16th January 2019

Energy management delivers 2% fuel saving

16th January 2019

MONITORING & CONTROL

MONITORING & CONTROL

L3 ASV and Dstl have completed 1,380km of Autonomous Reconnaissance Missions at Autonomous Warrior in Australia.

16th January 2019

1,380km of autonomous reconnaissance

16th January 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

US classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principal (AIP) to Neptun Ship Design for its Wind Turbine Transport Vessel design.

16th January 2019

Approval for monster turbine transporter

16th January 2019

PORTS & HARBOURS

PORTS & HARBOURS

Work has started on the development of a new container terminal in the Irish port of Cork to replace existing container facilities further up the harbour writes Dag Pike.

15th January 2019

New container terminal at Cork

15th January 2019

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

The search for the next generation of UK seafarers has been launched thanks to a collaboration between one of the world’s largest ship owners and a renowned UK maritime charity.

15th January 2019

Teekay Shipping launches UK Cadet Programme

15th January 2019

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

The Government of Denmark and the local Hvidovre Municipality have revealed a plan to expand the City of Copenhagen by creating nine islands off its southern coast writes Dag Pike.

15th January 2019

Artificial islands to expand Copenhagen

15th January 2019