Marine Construction
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Acoustic and inertial operations step-change
05/12/2018A new platform claiming a step-change reduction in complexity and overheads for offshore operations has been launched. READ more
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Straight ahead for Delftse Schie waterway
30/11/2018The old Delftse Shie waterway simply wasn’t designed for large, modern vessels writes Stevie Knight. READ more
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Successful contract completed at DolWin3
27/11/2018Netherlands-based Jack Up Barge’s self-elevating unit ‘JB-117’ has completed a crane- and accommodation support contract for General Electric at the DolWin3 offshore power grid connection. READ more
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New way of offshore lifting developed
05/11/2018Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) says it has developed a globally unique, innovative way of lifting that could redefine the boundaries of lifting operations offshore. READ more
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Marine robotics' future lies in undemanding arms
02/11/2018Tethered ROVs have been fitted with grabs for some while, but there's a rising demand for kitting out remotely controlled and autonomous underwater vessels with manipulators. READ more
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Fraserburgh Offshore Windfarm plans revealed
01/11/2018The company behind Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Ltd has announced proposals for the construction of the windfarm’s operations and maintenance base at Fraserburgh Harbour. READ more
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Kiel offers emission-free berthing for ships
31/10/2018The construction of the first onshore power supply plant for commercial vessels in the Port of Kiel has begun which will allow it to make a substantial contribution to reducing air pollution. READ more
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ROV operator expands global fleet
29/10/2018ROVOP, an independent provider of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), has purchased the entire fleet of 28 ROV systems from M2 Subsea. READ more
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Delays and costs hit German lock completion
29/10/2018Reports from Germany say the planned new fifth lock in Brunsbüttel on the Kiel Canal will be completed years later than scheduled and that the facility will cost millions of Euros more than currently planned, writes Tom Todd. READ more
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Lock and berth projects approved for Emden port
29/10/2018German authorities have decided to renovate rather than rebuild the North Sea port of Emden’s giant sea lock and have also approved construction there of a new berth for big ships, writes Tom Todd. READ more