Vessels News – Page 2
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NewsMAIB issues warning after tug almost capsizes
The near capsize of a small tug has prompted the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to issue warnings about safe speed and using a towline gob rope in its latest safety round-up.
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NewsSAAM and Caterpillar team up on alternative power
SAAM Towage is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to explore alternative power solutions
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NewsSvitzer board recommends A P Moller buy-out
The majority shareholder in towage giant Svitzer has announced a recommended voluntary purchase offer for all issued shares in Svitzer with the aim of taking the company private.
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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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NewsAnschütz tests smart collision avoidance system
Anschütz has successfully tested a smart collision avoidance system, advancing autonomous navigation for safer shipping
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NewsNew electric motors power up Barcelona ferry
The Port of Barcelona’s latest commuter ferry has been equipped with an all-electric propulsion system by German electric drive developer and manufacturer Molabo.
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NewsNew patrol boats complete sea trials
Two new patrol vessels for the Italian Coastguard and German fishing patrol duties have passed sea trials with speeds higher than forecast by the designers.
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NewsDutch royalty launches Sea Ranger sailing work vessel
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has christened the new Sea Ranger Service ship SRS Janet Taylor in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with more than 300 maritime sector, government, conservation and social financing representatives watching.
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NewsLeading the way in autonomous vessel testing
BMT and ATLAS Elektronik UK (AEUK) are working together to advance the safe deployment of autonomous marine vessels
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NewsABB Dynafin propels ahead with efficiency
MARIN has verified ABB Dynafin propulsion regarding fuel savings and reduced emissions
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NewsNippon’s ammonia tug completes demo voyage
The world’s first commercial ammonia fuelled tugboat, Sakigake, has successfully completed trials in Tokyo
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NewsShorepower switched on at Cruise Port Rotterdam
Cruise Port Rotterdam has switched on its shorepower supply facility on Holland Amerikakade, placing it well ahead of European law, which stipulates that all cruise ships in European ports must use shorepower by 2030.
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News - VideosChartwell’s fast ferry triFoiler enters sea trials
The TriFoiler demonstrator – funded by a £1.86m UK Government grant – has entered sea trials
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NewsComposite workboats: Fact, fiction and form
Composites have a lot to offer the commercial maritime world, but haven’t there been issues with strength, size, weight and above all, cost? Stevie Knight has found some straightforward answers alongside some interesting, slightly trickier ones.
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NewsWorkboat conference discusses hydrogen amid looming penalties
Among the many themes at last week’s Get Set Workboat 2050 Seawork conference in Rotterdam was hydrogen – and with the famous hydrogen water taxis whizzing up and down the Nieuwe Masse literally outside the door, it was an apt topic.
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NewsMAN supplies dual-fuel engines for floating power plants
Augsburg, Germany-based MAN Energy Solutions has been commissioned to deliver 24 dual-fuel engines for power-plant barges.
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NewsCadeler delivers second P-class WTIV
Cadeler has successfully delivered its second P-class series wind turbine installation vessel
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NewsWorkboat conference on security risks and going green
The Seawork conference, held outside the UK for the first time, tackled the urgent need to decarbonise the workboat industry while ensuring maritime security resilience.
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NewsThe importance of a sustainable salvage industry
ISU’s pollution prevention survey shows importance of a sustainable salvage industry
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NewsSuccessful trials for Sanmar’s latest fully electric tug
Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar is building a tug destined to be the first fully electric one to operate in Latin America, specifically Chile.
