All Maritime Journal articles in Web Issue – Page 291
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NewsRostock orders first electro-solar catamaran
The German Baltic port city of Rostock has ordered its first electro-solar passenger ferry but the signs are that it will not herald a general switch to electric commuter shipping just yet, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsUnique German LNG ferry readies for off
A new ferry billed as the first of its kind in Europe to be powered by a new series of high-speed LNG pure-gas engines is starting trials in southern Germany this autumn prior to winter service, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsGeir Axel Oftedahl: Jotun
Though Jotun’s recent robotic developments seem surprising, the seeds were sown back in 2011, “when we started to look outside the paint can”, said Geir Axel Oftedahl. The goal was simple: consistently, rather than intermittently, clean hulls.
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NewsCofferdam work commences at major offshore energy site
The development of one of the UK’s leading deep-water offshore energy bases has reached a major new milestone.
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NewsBuoyant news from marine civils contractor
UK marine civils contractor Land & Water is delighted to have had what it calls ‘an exceedingly strong’ first half of the year.
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NewsNew depth map over the Arctic Ocean
Details of a new depth map of the Arctic Ocean have been published in the nature journal ''Scientific Data''.
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NewsOffshore wind site investigations begin
A four-month marine site characterisation campaign has begun at two major offshore wind development sites in the UK.
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NewsOff-grid power container does what it says on the tin
Motive Offshore is addressing the requirement for cheap, clean off-grid power in a number of ways; not least via its renewable hybrid power container.
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NewsAutonomous cargo ferries for Oslo Fjord
Contracts have been signed for the construction of two autonomous electric ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway with an option to build two more identical vessels writes Dag Pike.
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Press ReleasesThe SMS Group embraces the new norm – business builds as SMS Group diversifies and strengthens
In the midst of the most challenging global pandemic The SMS Group, headquartered in Southampton, has both adapted and expanded.
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NewsJackets arrive for Moray East
Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Ltd (known as ‘Moray East’) has welcomed the arrival of OHT’s heavy transport vessel, ‘Hawk’ at Global Energy’s facility at the Port of Nigg.
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NewsMany wheels make light work
An 83 metre long high-speed trimaran ferry recently got from the production hall to the water thanks to 80 SPMT axle lines.
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NewsSBO wins third Scottish offshore wind project
Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) has secured a contract for the transportation and installation of wind turbine generators at an offshore wind farm in the UK.
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NewsHigh propulsive efficiency waterjet
A waterjet with high propulsive efficiency has arrived on the market following three years of intense work and research using the most advanced CFD softwares.
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NewsNew funding for flood prevention scheme
Further funding for a flood prevention scheme in Leeds has been welcomed by Leeds City Council in the UK.
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The birth of offshore wind in Poland
In July 2020 representatives of the Polish government and Polish wind energy industry signed a "Letter of Intent on cooperation for development of offshore wind power in Poland".
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NewsFlow batteries explored for shortsea shipping
A UK port has placed itself at the centre of a revolution in battery technology for shortsea shipping as it seeks novel ways to improve its air quality.
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NewsRetrofit sees 24% reduction in fuel usage
A retrofit on a small passenger vessel has resulted in reduced fuel consumption of 24% and reduced emissions.
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Offshore charging for hybrid or electric vessels
Jebb Smith Ltd has successfully secured funding to help promote technological innovation in UK Maritime through Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK).
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Waste barges build contract for Thames
Cory Riverside Energy (Cory) has agreed a multi-million-pound contract with Newcastle based A&P Tyne, part of A&P Group, for the delivery of 21 barges over a seven-year period.
