All Maritime Journal articles in Web Issue – Page 234

  • Mukran: aiming for the number one spot in agri-handling on the German Baltic. Photo BayWa AG
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    New deep-water hub for German Baltic port

    2021-07-28T10:47:00Z

    A two-phase project to expand the port of Mukran into an international deep-water agricultural handling hub has begun on the German Baltic coast, reports Tom Todd.

  • tugboat testing
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    US Tier 4 retrofit system

    2021-07-27T16:15:00Z

    A US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 compliant retrofit system to control emissions has been developed for commercial harbour craft.

  • News

    Gdansk port leases

    2021-07-27T12:29:00Z

    The Port of Gdańsk Authority launched a tender procedure to select the lessees for a new port area that will be created within the boundaries of the Port in the Gdańsk Bay.

  • WindFloat Atlantic final hookup at Viana do Castelo (Photo courtesy of Principle Power. Artist: DOCK90)
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    Metocean studies paving way for Welsh floating wind

    2021-07-27T12:21:00Z

    A metocean study supporting the design of the first floating offshore wind (FLOW) projects in Welsh waters is underway.

  • The 500th generator was delivered in April by Watling JCB
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    500th generator milestone

    2021-07-27T12:14:00Z

    Manor Renewable Energy (MRE) has positioned its 500th JCB generator offshore during work on the Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm.

  • The report identifies shared technical and innovation challenges
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    Franco- Scottish floating wind and hydrogen partnership

    2021-07-27T12:05:00Z

    The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and partners have delivered a report outlining a series of recommendations for the Scottish Government.

  • New Leith outer port
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    Scotland’s green port proposal

    2021-07-27T07:30:00Z

    One operator has wasted no time in responding to the Scottish Government’s recent invitation for interested parties to submit bids for ‘Green Port’ status.

  • seagrasses
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    Blue carbon plea

    2021-07-26T18:09:00Z

    Blue carbon is a key tool in tackling global warming, yet is being largely ignored by policymakers, a new report has found.

  • Steve Myers
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    New SOV fleet leadership

    2021-07-26T14:48:00Z

    North Star Renewables has created a new senior leadership role to oversee its service offshore vessel (SOV) fleet.

  • Good news for German inland shipping. Here on the busy central Mittelland Canal. (Photo: Tom Todd).
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    German inland shipping gets eco-upgrade incentive

    2021-07-26T12:16:00Z

    A delayed Government programme which will mean increased funding for eco-friendly propulsion and low emission systems on inland ships has finally gone into effect in Germany, reports Tom Todd.

  • EITAMS:  an autonomous surface vehicle controls a ‘swarm’ of self-drive, interlinked UVs. (Photo Jade HS)
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    Germans develop smart commercial UV systems

    2021-07-26T11:48:00Z

    Two research projects involving the development of autonomous underwater vehicles for commercial maritime applications have drawn attention and official funding in Germany, writes Tom Todd.

  • Falcon inspecting bridge supports at Lake Vouglans
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    Bridge inspection ROV choice

    2021-07-23T13:13:00Z

    French dams and bridges inspection specialist, IDCBTP, has chosen a Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV for detailed infrastructure examination.

  • HM Coastguard’s drone, helicopter and aeroplane assets undertaking their first formation flight in Wales (Credit: Ian Black, HM Coastguard, Bristow Helicopters, 2Excel Aviation)
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    Drone joins Coastguard rescue teams

    2021-07-23T13:00:00Z

    HM Coastguard’s first operational drone flight is joining manned helicopters, planes, boats and cliff rescue teams on lifesaving missions.

  • Professor Feargal Brennan, Head of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde and the Ocean-REFuel project lead
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    Offshore wind energy to make fuels, not just power the grid

    2021-07-23T12:42:00Z

    An innovative £10M research project will investigate the potential of harnessing offshore wind and marine renewable energy to produce zero carbon hydrogen and ammonia fuels.

  • The FLL project comprises a floating barge with LNG bunkering facilities
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    Floating Living Lab

    2021-07-23T12:24:00Z

    Wärtsilä will provide engine generating sets, which will run on a hydrogen and natural gas blend, for Keppel Offshore & Marine’s (Keppel O&M) ‘Floating Living Lab’ (FLL).

  • Jan De Nul Group’s Cable Laying Vessel 'Willem de Vlamingh'
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    European cable lay expertise

    2021-07-23T12:08:00Z

    Jan De Nul Group’s Cable Laying Vessel Willem de Vlamingh has successfully installed the four export cables with a total length of 3km on the 376MW Formosa 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan.

  • Cromarty Firth
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    Hydrogen project support

    2021-07-23T10:59:00Z

    A spot in the Scottish Highlands is the ideal home for the UK’s largest green hydrogen electrolyser, according to a feasibility study.

  • Designed by French company Pantocarene Limited (Naval Architects), ORC Pilot Boats first entered service in the UK in 2012
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    First of 9 pilot boats delivered

    2021-07-22T11:03:00Z

    Associated British Ports has welcomed the first of nine new pilot launch vessels from Goodchild Marine Services.

  • mobile phone's are distracting
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    Avoiding onboard distractions

    2021-07-22T10:53:00Z

    Seafarers can now benefit from new advice on how to avoid potential distractions which can lead to a loss of concentration and situational awareness.

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    Scotwind leasing round

    2021-07-22T10:52:00Z

    Commenting on the recent announcement by Crown Estate Scotland that it has received over 70 applications from developers to build offshore wind farms in Scottish waters in the latest stage of the ScotWind leasing process, RenewableUK’s CEO Dan McGrail said: