Industry News – Page 37
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NewsGreen industrial revolution powers growth
Britain’s green energy surge in offshore renewables has seen a maritime consultancy invest in expansion.
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NewsInsurer urges COVID-19 test checks
The importance of thoroughly checking the results of crew COVID-19 tests has been highlighted by a transport insurer.
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Turbine toilets business snapped up
Scotland-headquartered offshore equipment specialist, OEG Offshore has made another strategic step in its ambitious growth plans by acquiring offshore welfare and hygiene systems pioneer Pegasus Welfare Solutions.
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NewsCargo feat for largest construction vessel
The world’s largest construction vessel has offloaded cargo in a major operation in Scotland.
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NewsShipbuilder celebrates 160 years
One UK shipbuilding company that has worked on some of the world’s most iconic ships is celebrating its 160th anniversary.
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NewsEuropean ports prepare for Suez congestion
European ports are preparing for increased traffic following the refloating of the ‘Ever Given’ ship and the reopening of the Suez Canal.
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NewsOrolia sale
Seas Of Solutions B.V has acquired Orolia’s Maritime Safety Business, excluding Fleet Management solutions.
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NewsStuck Suez ship back on track
Ship traffic has resumed in the Suez Canal following the refloating of a stuck mega vessel.
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NewsMarcel Flipse of Orcan Energy
“Waste heat is the world’s largest unused energy source,” Marcel Flipse of Orcan Energy told MJ. “We have solar, hydro, wind… but this is so simple - and it has vast potential for the maritime industry.”
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NewsTidal-powered cars drive Scotland to net zero
Marine energy experts have created the first ever electric vehicle (EV) charge point where drivers can ‘fill up’ directly from a tidal energy source.
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NewsSubsea brand drives energy transition
A new subsea brand will deploy specialist offshore and nearshore technical marine support for projects and services supporting construction, civil works, O&M, and decommissioning activities for the renewables, oil and gas, and salvage markets globally.
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NewsA year in jail for COLREGS violation causing three deaths
A commercial vessel’s skipper has been convicted after passing too close to a small motor boat off the coast of Sussex, UK capsizing it and leaving three men dead.
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NewsSubsea provider makes survey investment
One integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider has expanded its survey operations while strengthening its survey team.
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NewsFirst U.S. Chartwell 24 goes straight to charter
The Atlantic Endeavor crew transfer vessel (CTV), owned and operated by Atlantic Wind Transfers, America’s first CTV operator, has recently been delivered to support Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot wind farm.
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Intent to purchase
Marine safety and survival specialist company Survitec, has announced that it has signed an intent to purchase Hansen Protection, a leading European provider of specialist survival suits and protective equipment.
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NewsEdda Wind prepares for IPO
With additional investment required to further capitalize on renewables market potential, joint owners of Edda Wind, Wilhelmsen and Østensjø, have agreed to seek an initial public offering on Euronext Growth Oslo (formerly Merkur Market).
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NewsBright Norway future for Scottish firm
One Scottish cable handling, cable lay packages and deck equipment company is projecting a positive year ahead with the continued growth of its Norwegian entity.
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NewsPartnership searches subsea geothermal energy reserves
A geo-data specialist has signed a strategic framework agreement (SFA) with a pioneering geo-energy resource company for decarbonisation exploration projects supporting the development of offshore geo-energy resources in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsFinally, clarity for COLREGs at UK Supreme Court
When a large container vessel and a VLCC collided, the bump was felt in more ways than one: this was the first ever collision appeal to come before the UK’s Supreme Court, with significant implications for COLREGs.
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NewsArie Palmers: Dangerous ladders
If you’re intent on getting a message out about dangerous, potentially fatal mistakes to the man in the street, “you need to use street language - not three pages of technical text”, Dutch pilot Arie Palmers told MJ.
