Industry News – Page 131

  • 'Bibby Athena' is a semi SWATH (small waterplane area twin hull) design
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    ‘Bibby Athena’ close to launch

    2014-11-03T11:36:00Z

    Seabed mapping specialists Osiris Hydrographic & Geophysical Projects are making final preparations to launch their latest custom build survey vessel ''Bibby Athena.''

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    Interspill 2015 conference

    2014-10-31T16:50:00Z

    Next year’s Interspill exhibition, taking place in March 2015, is set to be the largest to-date, with over 80 exhibitors confirmed.

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    Rescue Congress

    2014-10-31T15:38:00Z

    The World Maritime Rescue Congress takes place from 1-4 June 2015 in Bremerhaven, Germany, and the IMRF Congress Secretariat has extended an invitation to authors or organisations interested in submitting a paper or taking part in a workshop at the Congress.

  • DBR's gensets will allow the tugs to operate effectively in harsh environmental conditions where ambient temperatures can reach 65°C
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    Genset order for Damen tugs

    2014-10-30T12:39:00Z

    Netherland’s based propulsion expert, DBR, has delivered a substantial order of 42 marine generator sets for Damen Shipyards which will be installed on 14 tugs bound for the Middle East.

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    Saab Seaeye adds to ROV fleet

    2014-10-29T12:20:00Z

    Underwater equipment supplier, Subsea Vision, has acquired another Saab Seaeye ROV to take advantage of more opportunities coming its way from from the offshore, hydro power and marine civil engineering industries.

  • The first Wave Access vessel 'Tenacity' is currently under sea trials
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    Wave Access project

    2014-10-28T16:57:00Z

    The Wave Access vessel is a 25m aluminium rapid crew transfer vessel designed for the offshore industry, which its UK-based developers claim will bring significant benefits to operators in terms of cost, time and safety.

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    Sustainable waterborne infrastructure

    2014-10-28T16:55:00Z

    The PIANC World Congress in San Francisco, California, saw the grant of the first Working with Nature (WwN) Award, which recognises sustainable waterborne transport infrastructure projects.

  • A rescue helicopter attends the Simushir (Maritime Forces Pacific)
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    Foss to the rescue

    2014-10-28T11:54:00Z

    Foss Maritime have come to the rescue of a Russian owned general cargo ship after it encountered mechanical problems in rough seas and threatened the coastline of Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia.

  • Youghal
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    Frank Kowalski: Safehaven Marine

    2014-10-27T15:34:00Z

    Readers of MJ will be familiar with the stunning photographs of Safehaven boats pitching through giant waves at the mouth of Cork harbour and visitors to SeaWork might have been aboard some of those boats to witness the high level of fit out, while internet surfers have enjoyed the dramatic ...

  • The gasket is DNV GL and Lloyd's Register Type Approved as fire resistant
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    New gasket from Victaulic

    2014-10-27T15:05:00Z

    Pipe joining systems manufacturer, Victaulic, has launched a new Nitrile Grade T (Type A) gasket for the maritime industry.

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    Northrop Grumman shows student support

    2014-10-24T16:39:00Z

    Northrop Grumman is showing its support for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects worldwide by sponsoring the Maritime RobotX Challenge in Singapore.

  • The Port of Tyne was awarded a 'Gold' award for its health and safety
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    Port of Tyne safety win

    2014-10-23T11:34:00Z

    The UK’s Port of Tyne has received a Gold Award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014.

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    Interferry addresses industry challenges

    2014-10-22T16:08:00Z

    The 39th annual Interferry conference, which took place last week, looked at the ferry industry’s biggest challenges, including safety and environmental regulations.

  • To make the barge self sufficient a Liebherr crane is installed on the opposite side of the superstructure to the control station
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    Container feeder barges

    2014-10-22T15:54:00Z

    Increasing road congestion at many container ports has led a German company to develop a new concept of feeder barge. The aim of this powered barge is to provide a method of moving containers to new port locations which can provide reduced congestion at the main ship terminals and speed ...

  • Tests at sites in Solund, Norway, Oban, Scotland and Galway in Ireland have produced yields of up to 16kg of wet seaweed per square metre – three to five times that of traditional seaweed farming
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    New seaweed industry

    2014-10-22T09:33:00Z

    “Using seaweed to produce textiles could start a new maritime industry,” Bert Groenendaal of Sioen Industries has told MJ. Although a novel idea, the reality comes closer this week with the deployment of 200 square metres of growing medium.

  • A test engine running on glycerine was demonstrated at Seawork International 2014 earlier this year
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    Sustainable project unveils new fuel

    2014-10-21T17:23:00Z

    A viable, “exceptionally” clean alternative marine fuel has been introduced by Marine South East’s Glycerine Fuel for Marine Sustainability (GLEAMS) project, following a year of research.

  • Henshaw has recently expanded its factory space and taken on new staff
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    Henshaw inflatables service contract

    2014-10-21T14:45:00Z

    SERVICE CONTRACT: Henshaw Inflatables Ltd has clinched a deal with Babcock International and the Ministry of Defence for the repair and service of a range of its inflatable vessels.

  • The 'Edith Maersk' is the largest ship to traverse the Thames river so far
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    Thames gets its largest visitor

    2014-10-21T14:19:00Z

    The largest ship to traverse the Thames River in the UK has made its first call at DP World London Gateway with a little help from the might of the river’s tug operators.

  • Following a healthy order book, Alicat is building 26m South Boat vessels for the first time. 'Seacat Intrepid' was recently launched.
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    Alicat builds business

    2014-10-20T17:17:00Z

    After a strong six months of 2014, UK-based Alicat Workboats is growing its fabrication and marine electrical divisions.

  • A range of cutter suction dredgers will be used to complete the Suez Canal work
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    Dredging contract secured for Suez Canal

    2014-10-20T15:37:00Z

    The consortium Dredging International NV – Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company is to deepen and widen the Suez Canal as part of a US$540m contract.