Industry News – Page 164
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NewsPropeller partnership
Michigan Wheel Marine has announced a new partnership with Nakashima Propeller Co Ltd to develop and expand its global marine propeller business.
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NewsRecord year for Seawork
Seawork 2013 attracted record numbers of commercial marine professionals with over 7,300 visitors this year, a 6% increase on 2012.
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IADC Young Authors Award
One of the highlights of WODCON XX, held in Brussels last month, was the presentation of the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) Award for Best Paper written by a Young Author.
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NewsAnother Seawork contract for CTruk
UK boatbuilder, CTruk, has received a second order as a direct result of enquiries gained at Seawork this year.
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NewsIMO MSC 92nd Session
The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) completed a busy agenda at its 92nd session where it discussed changes to the International Convention for SOLAS.
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NewsB&M Marine Services offers new training
The UK''s Birmingham and Midland Marine Services has added two new courses to its existing NGB approved training programmes – ‘HSE approved First Aid at Work’ and ‘HSE Approved Manual Handling’.
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NewsIndofin acquires IHC Merwede
Global investment company, Indofin Group, has acquired a majority stake of 62% in Netherlands based IHC Merwede – Rabo Capital (10%) and IHC Merwede management and staff (28%) are the other principle shareholders.
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NewsDutchWorkboats ethos
The new Netherlands boatbuilder DutchWorkboats generated a flurry of interest at this year''s Seawork exhibition after it unveiled its first vessel at the show, the aluminium Fast Tender 8.5m.
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NewsRooftop air con unit launched at Seawork
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialist, Dometic Marine, launched its new DuraSea Rooftop air conditioner, which is now available with a heating upgrade, at this year’s Seawork Exhibition.
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NewsPoint Engineering wins at Seawork
On the last day of Seawork last week, UK based Point Engineering received its first order for a new product, which was launched at the exhibition.
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NewsCTruk signs new customer at Seawork
UK boatbuilder CTruk topped off a busy Seawork International by signing an agreement with a UK fisherman, turned offshore windfarm worker, for its composite 20T multi-purpose catamaran design.
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NewsZodiac drums up business at Seawork
The new Zodiac MILPRO SRA-750 RIB, launched at Seawork, was well received by the commercial marine market, as was its new Rescue Track system on display at the stand.
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ECDIS in Holland
PC Maritime, a developer and supplier of type approved ECDIS software and hardware, will now be represented by HMC in the Netherlands.
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NewsMermaid Marine success at Seawork
Mermaid Marine, based in Poole UK, was at Seawork this year to promote its range of marine engines to the tug, ferry and fishing vessel markets - and it secured more interest than last year.
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NewsNew Seacat launched at Seawork
The newly built ''Seacat Defender'' was officially launched by the round the world yachtsman, Mike Golding, on the pontoons at Seawork this year – its been called the Rolls-Royce of windfarm service vessels.
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European expansion
Survitec Group has been actively expanding its global distribution network to cover all the major shipping ports around the world, following a number of strategic business acquisitions over the past 12 months.
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Cork’s China link
Ireland’s Port of Cork and the Chinese Port of Shenzhen have formally signed a Sister Port Agreement which will see both ports developing the trade and shipping business while deepening the understanding and relationship between each other.
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Antwerp tops
A report titled ‘Top European Logistics Hubs’ from property advisor Colliers has concluded that the Port of Antwerp remains the ideal location for anyone wishing to set up distribution in Europe.
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Marine enterprise zone
An estimated 3,500 jobs will be created within the UK’s Solent Enterprise Zone over its lifetime, turning the area into a destination of choice for advanced manufacturing and technology businesses, especially within the marine and aerospace sectors.
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NewsBomb disposal event at Greater Gabbard
Bomb disposal experts Ramora UK have successfully and safely disposed of a mine that had been located close to the Greater Gabbard Windfarm off the coast of Suffolk.
