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KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

European wind power industry body WindEurope has confirmed that Europe added 4.5GW of wind energy capacity in the first half of 2018.

26th July 2018

Europe’s offshore wind progress ‘too dependent on UK’

26th July 2018

POLLUTION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL

A new remote monitoring system is being put to the test as part of the first-ever ocean cleanup system which will eventually go to work on a large-scale cleaning project in the…

26th July 2018

Remote monitoring system for ocean cleaning

26th July 2018

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Torqeedo is supplying electric propulsion systems for a fleet of 15 new passenger excursion boats recently delivered to Vinpearl’s newest resort development at Hoi An, Vietnam.

25th July 2018

Torqeedo powers electric vessels in Vietnam

25th July 2018

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Industry figures from across the world have gathered in Marseille for the biennial Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention and Exhibition. Peter Barker went along for ‘MJ’ to gauge the mood of the…

25th July 2018

ITS 2018 puts the spotlight on the tug and salvage industry

25th July 2018

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Ontario-based Thordon Bearings has supplied stern gear to four new tugs that are designed to meet recently introduced US Coast Guard (USCG) rules while also capable of operating in particularly tough abrasive…

25th July 2018

Tough tug stern gear for tough tug requirements

25th July 2018

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Muller Dordrecht is currently engaged in the transportation of windfarm components as the towage sector continues to benefit from opportunities in the offshore wind industry.

25th July 2018

TOWLINES

25th July 2018

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

In the same week that Damen revealed its new range of tugs, Iskes Towage & Salvage has become the first customer to order two examples in anticipation of a forthcoming new port…

25th July 2018

Iskes expansion continues with Damen order

25th July 2018

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Damen has unveiled five new tug designs including new models and further evolution of existing designs intended to capitalise on technical developments and allow greener more efficient operations.

25th July 2018

Damen presents new advanced tug designs

25th July 2018

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Kotug has driven a Rotterdam tug remotely from a console 1,200km away in Marseille, demonstrating an industry meeting automation head-on.

25th July 2018

Kotug drives a Rotterdam Rotortug – from Marseille

25th July 2018

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

While orders have been reported of late which we will return to, here we look at five notable deliveries involving familiar names in the European arena.

25th July 2018

Delivery round-up

25th July 2018

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Maritime ropes supplier, Lankhorst Ropes, announces the maritime industry’s first fluorescent mooring rope at SMM 2018, one of the many new safety and performance Lankhorst ropes on show.

24th July 2018

Fluorescent rope increases mooring safety

24th July 2018

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Radio Holland will celebrate 55 years of cooperation with its equipment partner Furuno in Hall B6 at SMM 2018.

24th July 2018

55 years of cooperation

24th July 2018

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

An innovative air bubble curtain has been developed which can help reduce the effects of noise on marine life when building offshore windfarms.

24th July 2018

Air bubble curtain for windfarm construction

24th July 2018

PORTS & HARBOURS

PORTS & HARBOURS

One of Europe’s most significant waterway projects has been completed in Germany and will, officials say, improve shipping to and from major ports and points inland, writes Tom Todd.

23rd July 2018

German canal improvements boost Euro shipping

23rd July 2018

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

EMS Maritime Offshore (EMO) in north Germany has introduced the Dutch-built 37.5m multi-purpose Emswind into wind farm service in the North Sea and Baltic, reports Tom Todd.

23rd July 2018

Multi-purpose clout for new offshore ship

23rd July 2018

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Initial experience with the new, eco-friendly, hybrid battery and diesel drive on Germany’s new Wadden Sea taxi catamaran Liinsand  is reported very positive, writes Tom Todd.

23rd July 2018

Hybrid German cat makes short work of shallows

23rd July 2018

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

The Norwegian-built high-speed ferry Adler Cat has gone into North Sea island service as the fastest ship in the fleet of new owner, Adler- Schiffe, reports Tom Todd.

23rd July 2018

Fast cat perks up island ferry services

23rd July 2018

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

A new pilot transfer boat has gone into operation in Germany’s busy Elbe Estuary and officials say it will make life easier and safer for hundreds of local pilots, reports Tom Todd.

23rd July 2018

New boat eases Elbe pilot operations

23rd July 2018

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

The UK Government’s announcement to introduce new auctions to secure renewable energy sources could mean that the UK’s offshore wind capacity may nearly double over the next decade.

23rd July 2018

UK offshore wind capacity looks set to double

23rd July 2018

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

SHOXS has showcased its X Series Shock mitigating pedestals at Seawork 2018 where its X4 model had its European launch.

23rd July 2018

New suspension pedestal seat

23rd July 2018

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Marine South East hosted a workshop at Seawork 2018 to discuss the concept of multi-use platforms at sea (MUPS), explore their potential uses and business opportunities for the supply and value chains.

23rd July 2018

Multi-use platforms at sea research

23rd July 2018

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

Alpha Offshore Service A/S has been awarded a contract with NoordzeeWind, a Joint Venture between utility company Nuon and Shell, for blade repair on the Offshore Windfarm Egmond aan Zee (OWEZ).

20th July 2018

Alpha Offshore awarded blade repair contract

20th July 2018

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

SHOCK-WBV launched its under-seat suspension unit to reduce whole body vibration at Seawork 2018.

20th July 2018

SHOCK-WBV suspension unit reduces vibration

20th July 2018