Industry News – Page 179
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NewsIncat Crowther designs bulletproof crew boats
Australian boatbuilder, Incat Crowther, has been contracted to design a pair of bulletproof monohull crew boats for the fleet of Nigerian C&I Leasing Plc.
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NewsNew UK player in windfarm vessels
UK based boatbuilders McTay Marine Services Ltd and Alucatz Catamarans have been working on a new range of windfarm vessels for the past six months.
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NewsVDR capsule recovered from ‘Baltic Ace’
Israel based marine electronics developer and supplier, Totem Plus, has recovered the voyage data recorder (VDR) capsule from the ''Baltic Ace'', which sank in the North Sea, west of Rotterdam, on 5 December 2012.
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Fugro survey for Virginia WEA
Dutch sub-surface data provider, Fugro, has been chosen to carry out a geological and geophysical survey for the Virginia Wind Energy Area (WEA).
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NewsInnovative new 21m Aquabus
When Wales’s Aquabus Water Transport Solutions Ltd was formed in 2006 by Cardiff Bay Cruises Ltd to operate a commuter service around Cardiff Bay and the Rivers Taff and Ely, it was all about bringing safety and innovation to the forefront.
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NewsDockstavarvet delivers to Germany
Swedish shipbuilder, Dockstavarvet, has delivered a new pilot boat to Wilhelmshaven in Germany, 12 months after the contract signing and two weeks ahead of schedule.
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NewsMaritime industry supports UK
According to a study carried out by Maritime UK, the country’s shipping, ports and maritime businesses play a major part in supporting the economy, despite the ongoing recession.
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NewsUK marine industries contribute £32 billion
The fullest ever study of UK shipping, ports and maritime business shows remarkable resilience in the face of continuing economic challenges.
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NewsBoskalis moves closer to Dockwise takeover
Holland’s Royal Boskalis Westminster reconfirmed its intention to make an all cash voluntary public offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Breda based heavy lift operator Dockwise on Monday.
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NewsICS maps future for Arctic shipping
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping.
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German ropes deal
Gleistein Ropes has signed a distribution partnership agreement with German shipping supplier Uwe Kloska GmbH.
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Societies merge
An agreement has been signed to merge DNV and GL, with the new entity to be called DNV GL Group.
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NewsWishing you a Merry Christmas
The team at Maritime Journal wishes you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
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Shipping bounces back?
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry recovered slightly from their lowest level for over four years in the three months ended November 2012, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.
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Reflectors certification
Essex UK based active and passive radar reflector manufacturer Echomax has had its Wheelmarked EM230 and EM230BR passive radar reflectors granted Module B (Product Performance) and Module D (Quality Control) certification by TÜV SÜD BABT.
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NewsNeander Shark develops outboard motor
Dutch engine manufacturer, Neander Shark, is in the process of developing a modern diesel outboard motor - a prototype of which was on show at SMM this year.
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NewsHatlapa and Loewe Marine set up new partnership
German marine equipment supplier, Hatlapa, has set up a new partnership with German ship repair company, Loewe Marine, to provide maintenance and repair services for steering gear and rudder systems.
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New Maritime Academy
Work has begun on a new maritime academy on Liverpool’s waterfront, with Liverpool Community College investing more than £250,000 in the new Glaciere Maritime Academy being built on the city’s Collingwood Dock.
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MJP acquires AWT i Nacka
Sweden’s MJP Waterjets has acquired AWT i Nacka AB, a specialist in automation and control systems for water jet applications.
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First LNG boxships
General Dynamics NASSCO has finalized a contract with TOTE Inc for the design and construction of two 3,100 teu LNG powered containerships.
