Industry News – Page 186
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NewsRNLI reveals new lifeboat design
The RNLI has revealed its new ‘Shannon’ class lifeboat design, the first modern all-weather lifeboat to be powered by water jets instead of propellers.
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NewsCarrier’s largest piece rolled out
Workers at BAE Systems moved the biggest section of HMS Queen Elizabeth out of the company’s shipbuilding hall at Govan for the first time this week.
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NewsIncat Crowther ferry for Yankee Fleet
A 34m Incat Crowther catamaran ferry has been designed and built in partnership with Boston based excursions company, Yankee Fleet and Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding.
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NewsEEDI solution for ro-ro sector welcomed
The decision of the IMO Protection Committee (MEPC) to proceed with sector specific methodology for energy efficiency requirements for ro-ro cargo and ro-pax vessels has been welcomed by the industry.
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PLC information issued
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are widely used in a variety of small and large pieces of equipment on marine construction vessels, including cranes, winches, handling systems, dive systems and power management systems.
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NewsOffshore simulator installed at PAEN
A Transas Offshore and Dynamic Positioning simulator was recently installed at Pan Arab E-Navigation’s (PAEN) dynamic positioning training centre in Alexandria, Egypt.
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NewsLatest newbuilds for Meercat
UK based boatbuilder, Meercat Workboats, has just launched its latest vessel, ‘Skua’ which is now working in Ireland for new owners, Strangford Moorings – a specialist moorings contractor.
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First of four 24m WFSVs for Seacat Services
Seacat Resolute is the first of four 24m DNV class multi-purpose windfarm support vessels being built for Seacat Services Ltd of Cowes, Isle of Wight, by South Boats Special Projects Ltd .
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NewsSouth Boats calls in administrators
South Boats Special Projects Ltd, the market leader in the production of offshore wind farm support vessels, called in corporate restructuring specialists today after running into financial difficulty.
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NewsSeaking Electrical completes Bibby contract
UK marine electrical engineering expert, SeaKing Electrical, has completed a major international contract delivering an electrical upgrade to part of the ''Bibby Renaissance'' ship.
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NewsMetrans takes over Krems trimodal terminal
Transportation service company, Metrans, subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA), has taken over the trimodal container terminal in the Port of Krems, Austria, after acquiring Mierka Donauhafen Krems GmbH & Co KG.
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News“Something you have to learn to live with”
“I am a medical doctor by profession, but being an inventor is more of a condition, something you have to learn to live with if you can’t beat it”, says Johan Ullman of Ullman Dynamics.
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NewsAustal appoints new Asia service manager
Australian boatbuilder Austal has appointed a new regional service manager for the Asia Pacific region – part of the company’s strategy to develop new business in the region and better serve one of its major clients, the US Navy.
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NewsVestdavit expands Antarctic survey capabilities
The owner of a former UK Royal Navy ice breaker and Antarctic research vessel, GB Rieber, has turned Norway''s Vestdavit for help in extending the vessel’s handling capability in extreme Antarctic conditions.
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NewsNew features for Seawork 2013
The 16th Seawork International commercial marine industry exhibition and conference will take place at the ABP Port of Southampton, UK from 25 to 27 June 2013 and will include a celebration of 50 years of the RIB.
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NewsAlstom UK invests in tidal turbines
Alstom UK has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to acquire Tidal Generation Limited (TGL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Plc based in Bristol, which designs and manufacturers tidal stream turbines.
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NewsUKHO award recognises hydrographic contribution
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has awarded its Alexander Dalrymple award to Dr Hideo Nishida of the Japan Hydrographic Association.
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Pipe joining approvals
Mechanical pipe joining systems manufacturer Victualic has received updated and renewed ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Type Approvals for a range of grooved-end couplings and fittings.
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NewsSettlement reached over New Zealand wreck
According to Maritime New Zealand the NZ government and owners of the ‘MV Rena’, Daina Shipping Company, have reached an inclusive financial settlement to resolve claims.
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North Sea support
Lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has strengthened its support for North Sea operators by opening new offices and service centres in Bergen and Stavanger.
