Industry News
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NewsMAIB report reveals safety concerns in Greenock tug sinking
The report raised critical marine safety issues, particularly regarding the limited training of marine pilots
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NewsCadeler wins contracts for up to €380 million
Danish marine contracting giant Cadeler will bring its A-Class and O-Class vessels out to install offshore wind off the coast of England.
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NewsInfrastructure investment firm enters offshore wind market
German maritime and energy infrastructure investment firm MPC Capital has entered the offshore wind market with a joint venture and an initial €130 million vessel-building project.
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NewsMDL appointments will drive offshore energy growth
The company is reinforcing its commitment to growth in both traditional and renewable energy sectors
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News$22 million in US offshore wind bids announced
The results of an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf of Maine have been announced, with two companies winning bids to develop four lease areas between them.
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NewsSaab achieves electric subsea ROV testing milestone
The Seaeye SR20 eWROV is a fully-electric work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
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News'Ruby': Ticking time bomb or damp squib?
With the bulk carrier Ruby’s troubles now entering the next phase, Peter Barker reflects on how this otherwise typical voyage – albeit with a dangerous cargo and some problems along the way – grabbed the world’s attention.
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News - VideosWATCH: Launch of Windcat’s first CSOV
An ’Elevation Series’ of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels has been launched with the first one.
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NewsVIDEO: The ‘flipping’ research platform saved from scrappage
A research platform that can switch to a vertical position with its stern submerged has been saved from the scrapyard by a UK-based subsea design firm.
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NewsEU hands €14.3 million to USV developer
The EU has opened its wallet for innovations in maritime, granting more than €500 million to a range of projects.
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NewsVenterra makes €170m subsea firm purchase
Offshore wind services business Venterra Group has bought Oceanscan Holdings, a group of companies that provide subsea and non-destructive test equipment.
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NewsFEATURE: Foiling, made simpler
Chartwell’s latest collaboration is ‘foiling made simpler’, but many of its advantages are underpinned by an extra something… a third hull.
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NewsSubsea tech firm dives deeper into robotics
Subsea technology firm Ashtead has made a ninth purchase in seven years to expand its robotics and survey operations.
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NewsGarmin acquires Lumishore marine LED lighting
The acquisition of Lumishore will expand Garmin’s innovative solutions all around the vessel.
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NewsBoluda expands operations into Finland with purchase
Boluda has expanded its towing presence into Scandinavia with the purchase of Finnish firm Yxpila Hinaus-Bogsering.
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NewsUK firm boosts maritime offering with purchase
Maritime electrical systems supplier Energy Solutions UK has bought Oceanic Systems, which designs and manufactures systems for control and monitoring vessels.
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NewsReports hint at Harland & Wolff rescue
Media reports have said Harland & Wolff is in talks with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia in what could be a rescue for the Titanic builder.
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NewsOn the rise: threats to maritime cyber security
The first half of 2024 saw a significant rise in cyber security incidents across maritime networks, according to Marlink.
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NewsUK govt steps in to protect seafarers
A new Employment Rights Bill enhances protections for seafarers in the UK, ensuring the P&O ‘national scandal’ is never repeated
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NewsMarine People welcomes new firm to the family
A third Dutch family-owned maritime firm has come under the Marine People banner, bringing its collection of vessels to the party.
