Opinion
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NewsCan Europe meet its 2030 shore power goals?
With just over five years until the EU’s 2030 shore power mandate, only 58% of European ports are equipped with Onshore Power Supply (OPS). Dave Lee, executive director of e1 Marine, asks the question: can Europe scale infrastructure with the speed and versatility required?
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Get your terms right!
A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted a risk that marine businesses might overlook: that insurance policies may not be enforceable if the correct terms have not been used in the contract.
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NewsDitching diesel: the route to offshore wind decarbonisation
With the offshore wind industry poised for rapid growth, Leo Hambro, commercial director at Tidal Transit, shares his thoughts on how the industry can expand more sustainably, and explores routes to industrial decarbonising through vessel electrification.
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NewsSeawork offers silver lining for wipers manufacturer
It’s been a tough five years for some, starting with Brexit on 31January 2020, immediately followed by Covid and subsequent lockdowns. Seawork has offered a liferaft, says Durowipers MD Noel Gould.
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NewsOptimising methanol use with fuel cells in shipping
Fuel cells leveraging methanol reformer technology offer an efficient and sustainable propulsion solution, particularly for smaller vessels like tug boats, feeder ships and ferries, writes Dr Andreas Bodén, Senior Vice President & CTO - PowerCell.
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NewsArtificial intelligence, AIS and maritime security: A promising future
Maritime security is a critical issue in an increasingly interconnected world and with the increase in maritime trade and the complexity of threats, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as an essential tool to enhance the security of the seas, writes Simon Jouan, Sales manager with Athanor Engineering, based in Paris.
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NewsCore values: How automation is crucial to seabed sampling
For geotechnical exploration vessels, retrofitting automation solutions one at a time can help companies enhance safety and stay competitive, says Laurie Thornton, director of specialist offshore engineering firm MintMech.
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Shareholders’ agreements
Marine legal experts Jennie Harris and Lucy Goff’s latest column explores the benefits of shareholders’ agreements.
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NewsElectric drives could transform small craft inshore work
Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business, and amid the quietness of the electric propulsion, had a good chat with RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.
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NewsSmart FEC: the backbone that keeps vital data flowing
Forward error correction (FEC) has become a trusted delivery vessel for critical data and video at sea. KenCast CEO Dr Henrik Axelsson explains how this unsung hero keeps, vessels moving, the seabed mapped and collisions at bay.
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NewsNew report highlights USV industry challenges
A report that looks specifically at Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) will paint a bleak picture of the industry and why it is not developing as expected.
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NewsInterview: Call for action in Spain’s offshore wind sector
It’s time for Spain to get afloat, says Juan de Dios Lopez, Technical and Industrial director with the Wind Energy Business Association (Asociación Empresarial Eólica - AEE).
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NewsEC must implement fairer rules to halt Chinese ‘disgrace’
Panellists and delegates have accused the EC of ignoring inferior practices in non-European countries that make competition in the sector unfair and a threat to survival.
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NewsIberdrola chief calls offshore wind ‘revolution of 21st century’
Offshore wind will ‘lead Europe to energy transition’, according to energy giant Iberdrola’s chief of renewables, despite hurdles that had been put up by Covid and Russia invading Ukraine
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NewsBattery-powered vessels' crucial role in decarbonisation
Intelatus Global Partners says battery technology is playing a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Protecting your IP
Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) is key for businesses in commercial marine, particularly in light of increased partnership working and the rapid development of technology.
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NewsEU must re-industrialise to keep wind afloat
Europe must re-industrialise to stay afloat in pushing wind objectives and maintaining competitiveness, a WindEurope webinar was told by Director of Advocacy and Messaging Viktoriya Kerelska.
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NewsSubsea cables: A growing backbone in need of strengthening
In an era of rapid offshore wind expansion, increasing global connectivity and a spate of recent sabotage incidents, the reliability of subsea cables is under scrutiny. The Global Underwater Hub is determined to strengthen them.
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Legal landmarks
The risks to marine businesses from legal and compliance oversights are significant. Over the next few weeks, lawyers from Ocean Legal will share insight on the top issues facing the maritime industry.
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NewsOPINION: The financial case for electrifying
The industry tasked with driving the clean energy transition continues to rely on one of the dirtiest fossil fuels available – but it doesn’t have to be this way, says Paul Cairns, CEO of Charge Offshore.
