Industry News – Page 103
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NewsMultiple steerable propeller contract
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract for the delivery of 12 azimuth thrusters to Sanmar Shipyard in Turkey, with an option for an additional 30 units.
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NewsPolar research ship contract for Cammell Laird
British shipyard Cammell Laird has won a contract to build a new £200m polar research ship.
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Deep Green turbine
German propulsion and tidal turbine specialist Schottel hydro has announced that it will deliver a customized turbine solution for Deep Green, an underwater kite construction from the Swedish company Minesto in 2016.
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NewsA hospital in a box
Germany’s ELA Container Offshore has delivered its first mobile MEDICBox, otherwise known as ‘a hospital in a box’, to the offshore windfarm industry.
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NewsCrewsaver lifejackets launched at METS
Crewsaver, based in the UK, has launched a brand new range of Crewsaver Work Vest lifejackets at this year’s METSTRADE in Amsterdam.
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NewsPrysmian showcases new wind power technology at EWEA
New innovations in wind power technology have been showcased at the annual European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) conference in Paris.
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NewsA Basic Guide to Wind Farm Insurance
Daniel Crockford and Alex Penberthy of Keystone Law, a London, UK-based law firm have created the following basic guide to Insuring wind farm projects and maintaining the required level of cover following the farm’s construction.
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Technology company acquisition
Global technology expert Norautron Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the leading maritime display and computer manufacturer Hatteland Display from Herkules Capital.
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Conference on integrated ship’s information systems
The German Institute of Navigation is organising the 12th International Symposium on Integrated Ship’s Information Systems and Maritime Traffic Engineering.
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News‘Umoe Firmus’ build on schedule
Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal placed its new WaveCraft Surface Effect Ship ‘Umoe Firmus’ into the water for the first time on 16 November 2015, which means this technologically advanced vessel is on schedule to arrive in the UK in mid-January 2016.
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NewsGCube report on wind turbine fires
British renewable energy underwriter, GCube Underwriting Limited, has used its claims data and experience to launch a report into wind turbine fires.
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NewsSeacat invests in new vessels
UK offshore energy support vessel operator, Seacat Services, has places an order for four new vessels with local boat builder South Boats on the Isle of Wight.
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Renewables Consulting Group appointment
France’s Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has appointed a new direct and head of service delivery to the team to focus on strategy and help deepen its relationships with new and existing clients.
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NewsKongsberg DP emergency scenario course
Texas-based Helix Energy Solutions has sought the UK arm of Norway-headquartered global marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime to deliver a Dynamic Positioning (DP) emergency scenario training course.
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NewsHuman performance and limitations
The Nautical Institute’s latest book, ''Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners'', builds on a concept first introduced in the aviation industry that was responsible for a massive reduction in accidents.
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EWEA 2015: business as usual
The preparations for the European Wind Energy’s flagship event EWEA 2015, which will take place in Paris this week are reaching their final stages. The organisers have asked us to assure ‘MJ’ readers that despite the tragic events on Friday in the French capital it’s business as usual for this ...
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NewsThe cost of not closely monitoring engine work
A new report from mutual marine insurance company The Swedish Club shows that incorrect maintenance and repair continues to be the most frequent cause of main engine damage – a trend which has continued unabated since the Club began monitoring the issue nearly ten years ago.
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NewsDelivery of first AlphaBridge
Rotterdam-based Alphatron Marine has announced the delivery of the first 46-inch display AlphaBridge for patrol vessel TTS Speyside.
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NewsVeth hybrid Z-drive system for Eddy Tug
Netherlands-based Veth Propulsion has signed a contract at Europort 2015 with Holland Shipyard for the delivery of two VZ-1800 Hybrid Drives. The Z-drive hybrid system will also include an inline E-motor opposite the Mitsubishi diesel engine, and generator sets for the new build Eddy tug 24-75.
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NewsSwansea Marine innovation quarter
The UK’s University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) ambitious plan to develop a Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter in the city’s SA1 development has taken a step forward.
