Industry News – Page 2
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NewsOffshore mooring solution commercialised
The C-Dart system is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in offshore renewable energy projects.
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NewsNorth Star plans next-gen SOV for floating wind
A new industry collaboration is focusing on new service operations vessels (SOVs) for floating offshore wind projects.
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NewsWorkboat builder wins contract with £2m finance
Norfolk, England-based boat builder Alicat Workboats has won a contract to build two vessels for a Turkish offshore wind project.
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NewsEquinor buys almost 10% stake in Ørsted
Two of Europe’s biggest energy giants have edged closer together as Equinor takes a 9.8% stake in Ørsted.
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NewsRuth Lee set to expand its safety equipment reach
Ruth Lee Ltd has been acquired by the Protect Medical Group
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NewsChartwell Marine expands into APAC
Chartwell Marine is expanding into the APAC region with a new office in Singapore and a new senior hire to lead it.
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NewsCountries unite to protect subsea infrastructure
An MoU has been signed between Estonia and Finland to protect and repair underwater energy infrastructure.
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NewsYanmar Marine International appoints new CEO
Wouter-Jan van der Wurff has been appointed CEO of Yanmar Marine International, saying he will focus on ‘expanding the company’s influence within the marine sector’.
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NewsTwo-year works complete to connect Normandy’s first OSW farm
French nearshore civils firm De Romein Nearshore has shared details of complicated works necessary to connect France’s newest offshore wind farm to the grid.
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NewsDeep-sea mining: New prospects for marine
Loke founder and CEO Walter Sognnes believes the ocean seabed could be key to unlocking vast resources essential for producing batteries and other renewable technologies. It could also be a boost for the maritime industry, he says.
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NewsAxel Johnson takes on Hercules
Swedish business development firm Axel Johnson International has snapped up the UK-based marine hydraulic and electrical systems company Hercules Group.
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NewsSimple Stinger solution for sophisticated boats
Stevie Knight chats to H. Henriksen at Seawork on its straightforward solution for sophisticated boats.
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NewsWatch: Smugglers’ ship sunk to make artificial reef
A county council in Ireland has sunk an old smuggling ship off the north coast of Ireland to form an artificial reef.
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NewsMoU strengthens floating wind mooring tech
Floating wind technology will be strengthened and enhanced with two firms joining up to combine their technologies in mooring, the companies say.
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NewsAssociation calls on EC for more support in maritime
SEA Europe is calling on the European Commission to strengthen its support for the inland waterways sector, raising fears that non-European shipyards could stand to gain if it does not.
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NewsSmaller ships warned: Prepare NOW for major rule changes
In January it will be mandatory for ships between 400GT and 5,000GT to have a EU MRV monitoring plan in place. Rajat Bishnoi, from Normec Verifavia, warns that vessel operators should start to prepare NOW.
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NewsGreening the grey: port infrastructure as living seawalls
A year after installing ‘Living Seawalls’ on the south coast of England, marine life is thriving in places that would normally be fairly hostile to it.
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NewsTurbines ordered for New York offshore wind farm
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has won its first US contract to manufacture 810MW worth of offshore wind turbines for the fledgling New York market.
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NewsSupercapacitors: A real alternative to hybrids
Another option? Stevie Knight has a look at the potential of supercapacitors in providing an alternative to hybrids.
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NewsMarine battery maker leaps $300/kWh hurdle
A marine battery start-up that set up its Chinese factory just over a year ago has managed to make them for the holy grail price of $300/kWh, owner Chris Kruger says.
