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POLLUTION CONTROL

POLLUTION CONTROL

A new Norwegian technology is helping to solve pollution problems in ports by collecting waste from the water surface.

16th October 2017

New player in port waste management enters the market

16th October 2017

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

A new contract has been signed for the design and build of a high-spec reel lay vessel capable of installing complex rigid flowlines and pipe-in-pipe systems.

16th October 2017

High-spec reel lay vessel promises to set new industry standard

16th October 2017

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

A German heavy lift company has set up a dedicated marine projects department to bring together advisory and installation support for customers.

16th October 2017

Heavy lift company sets up dedicated projects department

16th October 2017

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

A new anchor is being tested that could help float new offshore wind turbines in areas which have hard soils and carbonate rocks.

16th October 2017

Clever anchor could help float new offshore wind turbines

16th October 2017

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Outstanding acts of skill and gallantry were recognised at an awards ceremony held in London in October. Two merchant ship captains and an RLNI lifeguard were given awards in recognition of their…

13th October 2017

Skilled and gallant rescuers honoured at awards ceremony

13th October 2017

MARINE CIVILS

MARINE CIVILS

The Prins Hendrik dYke on the Netherlands island of Texel is to be reinforced, future proofed and enhanced by Belgian dredging major Jan De Nul Group.

13th October 2017

Prins Hendrik dyke strengthening and nature reserve creation

13th October 2017

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

As reported in ‘MJ’ and elsewhere, last months high-profile Contracts for Difference (CFD) auction presented a very positive cost assessment of offshore wind and demonstrated that the sector can now produce power…

12th October 2017

Gauging the media and public reaction to the Contracts for Difference auction

12th October 2017

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

BAE Systems will cut around 375 maritime jobs in response to “evolving customer requirements and an ongoing focus on efficiency improvements.”

12th October 2017

BAE to cut 375 UK maritime jobs

12th October 2017

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

The European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMA) introduce a new award for Best Project of the Year, added alongside the awards for Professionalism, Sustainability, and Lifetime Achievement.

12th October 2017

New award category for Seawork 2018

12th October 2017

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

The EU’s FORESEA (Funding Ocean Energy through Strategic European Action) programme recently launched its 4th call for proposals at the Offshore Energy 2017 conference.

12th October 2017

Fourth FORESEA open and calling for proposals

12th October 2017