All Maritime Journal articles in Web Issue – Page 245

  • Lloyd's Open Form is regarded as the 'contract of choice' for emergency response (Lloyd's Salvage Arbitration Branch)
    News

    ISU expresses concerns over future of LOF

    2021-05-28T14:27:00Z

    The International Salvage Union (ISU) has responded to the possible closure of Lloyd’s Salvage Arbitration Branch and risking the future of the globally recognised Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) salvage agreement.

  • Rob Wallis has retired as legal adviser to the International Salvage Union (ISU)
    News

    TOWLINES

    2021-05-28T14:17:00Z

    International Salvage Union legal adviser Rob Wallis has retired from the role he has held for the past eleven years.

  • 'Eleanor Roosevelt'
    News

    Huge dual-fuel ferry enters service

    2021-05-28T12:07:00Z

    The world’s first very large catamaran dual-fuel ro-pax ferry has entered service.

  • North East Safety Boats, MRE and MM will provide marine support services and expertise
    News

    Marine support services collaboration

    2021-05-27T12:02:00Z

    Two marine civils support companies in the North East of the UK have announced a collaboration on several upcoming projects in the local nuclear energy industry.

  • Port of Cromarty Firth
    News

    Green hydrogen plans take shape

    2021-05-26T13:24:00Z

    Plans for green hydrogen at a Scottish port are firming up following a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

  • Chicago takes shape at Hitzler. It will be “significantly more efficient and eco-friendly” than its predecessor, says the HPA.
    News

    Hamburg Port fleet adds unusual workboat

    2021-05-26T11:55:00Z

    An unusual hybrid workboat for the Port of Hamburg is under build at Germany’s Hitzler Werft, reports Tom Todd.

  • Rostock’s new E-ferry is “pioneering” and fulfills all demands but it will stay unique for now.
    News

    Rostock gets unique new eco-ferry

    2021-05-26T11:49:00Z

    Rostock is expecting the delivery of its first emission-free, electric-solar driven catamaran ferry in July, writes Tom Todd.

  • The now completed Oldenburg turning basin has a lot to offer future ship handling (Photo WSV)
    News

    New port turning basin ups ship access

    2021-05-26T11:34:00Z

    North German sea-going and inland shipping can now benefit from a new 165m diameter turning basin reports Tom Todd.

  • Draining of the Berching lock on the RMD Canal (Photo WSA Donau MDK)
    News

    Rhine-Main-Danube ship link open again

    2021-05-26T11:29:00Z

    Ships are moving again on the Rhine-Main-Danube (RMD) Link Canal after lock maintenance and renovation, reports Tom Todd.

  • Delmar Systems
    News

    Delmar Systems makes acquisition

    2021-05-26T10:23:00Z

    Delmar Systems has acquired an anchoring and mooring solutions company.

  • Intellian’s new v60E VSAT antenna
    News

    45cm VSAT antenna set to open up new markets

    2021-05-25T12:09:00Z

    A new 45cm diameter VSAT antenna is the latest addition to a new range of compact, space and cost efficient antennas.

  • Kinetix
    News

    Shock monitoring systems aid safety at sea

    2021-05-25T12:07:00Z

    Four new vessel shock monitoring systems have been launched for safer operations at sea.

  • News

    Port intel acquisition

    2021-05-25T11:56:00Z

    Maritime software provider, OneOcean, has acquired Shipping Guides Ltd, a data and information provider on ports globally.

  • Mangroves, a tree found in tropical and sub-tropical regions that acts as a natural coastal defence for areas threatened by coastal inundation
    News

    Coastal Inundation Challenge winner

    2021-05-25T11:45:00Z

    UKHO recently ran a challenge to identify how marine geospatial data can be used to identify areas at risk of coastal inundation.

  • electric waterbuses
    News

    LTO batteries for electric ferries

    2021-05-24T17:02:00Z

    Echandia will supply lithium-titanate-oxide (LTO) batteries for three fully electric ferries that will operate in the Netherlands.

  • Radar web server
    News

    Radar imagery made easier

    2021-05-24T15:43:00Z

    Vessel traffic and port security management is being made easier with new software that enables the display of sophisticated radar imagery with maps and target symbology on hardware.

  • News

    Building block for hydrogen-electric systems

    2021-05-24T12:11:00Z

    PowerCell Sweden AB is now offering its PowerCellution Marine System 200, an industrialized high-power fuel cell module with low weight and a compact format, especially developed for the electrification of marine applications.

  • The system consists of a 5-inch multicolour touchscreen and separated distribution box
    News

    Speed adaptive autopilot upgrade

    2021-05-24T12:03:00Z

    The AlphaPilot MFS-VR from JRC/ Alphatron is an adaptive autopilot that uses information of speed or draft and it is suitable for multiple vessel types, like workboats, fast crew tender vessels, fishing boats, tugs and more.

  • Commercially operated high speed passenger rigid inflatable boat ‘Seadogz’
    News

    Thrill rides RIB fatality report makes sad reading

    2021-05-21T13:51:00Z

    The UK’s MAIB has released an interim report concerning a fatal collision between an ‘Experience Rides’ RIB and a steel navigation buoy, in the hope that the publicity could help prevent a similar tragedy this summer.

  • The platform provides insights into a ships’ pattern of behavior and risk profile
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    Artificial intelligence reducing marine insurance costs

    2021-05-21T13:15:00Z

    Imagine a world where a vessel or vessel operator’s patterns of behavior observed in real time can influence future insurance premiums.