All Maritime Journal articles in Web Issue – Page 294

  • PicoCAT with PicoPOD
    News

    World’s smallest integrated multibeam echosounder

    2020-07-02T10:47:00Z

    Picotech has announced the launch of its PicoMB130 Surf, claimed to be the world’s smallest integrated Multibeam Echosounder.

  • Have you got this one in a 7? 'MSC Zoe' clean-up (Photo: Creative Commons)
    News

    New insights from shallow water container loss research

    2020-07-02T10:17:00Z

    On the night of January 1st 2019, the large container ship ‘MSC Zoe’ was making its way on the southerly route along the Dutch Wadden Islands during a northwesterly storm.

  • 'Bibby Athena'
    News

    Troubled company's assets to be auctioned

    2020-07-01T23:57:00Z

    The assets of a survey specialist that has gone into administration will be sold in an online auction.

  • AlphaFeverCamera
    News

    Body heat camera aids COVID-19 screening

    2020-07-01T16:54:00Z

    A new body heat camera has been launched to help ensure a safe and healthy work environment onboard and ashore during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • SFH engine
    News

    JV in China sets engine production record

    2020-07-01T16:12:00Z

    A joint venture in China is celebrating a new record for the number of engines produced during a single month at its manufacturing facility in Chongqing.

  • The Infinitum motor has been mooted as potentially transformative
    News

    Another super-compact pancake motor

    2020-07-01T10:59:00Z

    An American company Infinitum has developed a new concept of electric motor which they claim could represent the future for marine propulsion writes Dag Pike.

  • News

    Helsinki publishes development scenarios

    2020-07-01T10:41:00Z

    In further reinforcement of the truth that the commercial marine world marches onwards whatever the global circumstances, Port of Helsinki has just published three scenarios for the development of its port areas.

  • Valenciaport is not letting a global pandemic curtail its plans
    News

    Valencia: Port of Sagunto developments gather momentum

    2020-07-01T10:25:00Z

    In Spain, the President of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Aurelio Martínez, has announced that "Valenciaport is going to begin studies for the third dock in the Port of Sagunto”.

  • Piriou will build 20 tugs for the French Defence Procurement Agency (Piriou)
    News

    Delivery and order round-up

    2020-06-30T11:56:00Z

    Despite Covid-19 disruptions, this month’s look at the world of tug construction has news of no fewer than 32 vessels either delivered or recently ordered.

  • The Cyclotrac 3690 is built to a tractor tug configuration (OSD IMT)
    News

    OSD-IMT expands its tractor tug series

    2020-06-30T11:44:00Z

    Hoofddorp, the Netherlands-based ship designer OSD-IMT has expanded its range of tugs with the unveiling of a new multi-purpose tractor tug design.

  • The cargo deck of the aluminium vessel is able to accommodate a 6m ISO container and is also fitted with a 5t marine crane
    News

    20m workboat for Special Forces

    2020-06-30T10:43:00Z

    ‘Inkanyamba’, a 20m Monohull Workboat, has recently been delivered to the Armaments Corporation of South Africa (ARMSCOR).

  • 'Iron Jac'
    News

    Dometic Optimus EPS steers heavy workboat

    2020-06-29T23:23:00Z

    Dometic Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS) has been chosen to steer a heavy-duty workboat for the first time.

  • 'AmberLisa'
    News

    Double order for DuroWipers

    2020-06-29T19:29:00Z

    A double order of DuroWipers pantographs have kitted out two newbuild vessels built by an Irish boatbuilder.

  • Oxe-300-new.jpg
    Sponsored

    OXE Marine

    2020-06-29T17:57:00Z Sponsored by

    We are constantly reminded by those who have come across our patented belt design concept for the outboard motor, as to how clever the whole design is. We call it a recombination innovation – meaning using best in class standalone innovations that have been well developed and combining it to create a highly innovative product that the customer wants.

  • Svitzer operates 440 tugs at 120 ports and 34 terminals globally (Peter Barker)
    News

    Svitzer announces contract renewals

    2020-06-29T17:08:00Z

    Svitzer has announced three contract extensions and a new towage service provision agreement demonstrating the global reach of major tug operators.

  • Bunker fuel was removed by zip-wire and hose from 'Blue Star' to the shore (Smit Salvage)
    News

    Salvage round-up

    2020-06-29T16:58:00Z

    High-profile shipping casualties attract the mainstream media with little mention of potential disasters averted through timely professional salvage intervention including a handful mentioned here.

  • Rotortugs are a particular feature of Kotug's tug fleet (Peter Barker)
    News

    TOWLINES

    2020-06-29T16:50:00Z

    Kotug International BV has completed the acquisition of offshore marine and terminal services provider Marsol International Ltd.

  • Schottel Retractable Rim Thruster
    News

    Retractable rim thruster launches

    2020-06-26T18:33:00Z

    A German propulsion expert has launched a retractable variant of its rim thruster that covers the power range up to 500kW.

  • It's not poor Photoshopping (this time), it really is flying
    News

    Electric foiling ferries get closer to reality

    2020-06-26T11:48:00Z

    A Belfast Maritime Consortium led by Artemis Technologies has won a £33 million UK Government innovation grant to develop zero emissions ferries in the city.

  • Dive support vessels 'Obervargh' (left) and 'Boy Brendan' (photo  G Ewens)
    News

    New underwater inspection service for UK

    2020-06-26T10:15:00Z

    A new underwater hull inspection service for classification societies is now available in Falmouth, UK writes Graeme Ewens.