Industry News – Page 45

  • “Then I learned of a technique that could create large structures more cost effectively than steel... That triggered my interest”: Laurent Morel, InfraCore Company
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    Laurent Morel: InfraCore Company

    2020-05-26T12:41:00Z

    As Laurent Morel of composites specialist InfraCore Company can attest, when dealing with new technology things can change faster than you’d expect. In any direction.

  • This delivery was the first drone delivery ever made in the Netherlands to a vessel (Photo: dutchdronedelta.nl)
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    Dutch drone delivery sets national first

    2020-05-26T12:01:00Z

    The port of Rotterdam was able to celebrate a first recently: the aerial delivery by drone of a parts consignment to Allseas’ ‘Pioneering Spirit’, the biggest vessel in the world.

  • ferry services to resume
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    Easing of travel restrictions welcomed

    2020-05-20T14:31:00Z

    The European Commission’s guidance on the gradual relaxation of travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and relaunching of transportation links before this summer’s travel and tourism season has been welcomed by a shipping association.

  • Ashley Nicholson
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    First female president for UK marine body

    2020-05-18T02:59:00Z

    A UK marine organisation has appointed its first female president to drive its growth.

  • CTV
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    New CTVs help meet offshore wind demand

    2020-05-11T16:59:00Z

    Two new crew transfer vessels (CTVs) have been launched to meet demand from offshore wind farm operators as the UK and European offshore wind power sector expands.

  • Marsol specialises in offshore single point mooring (SPM) buoy terminals
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    Kotug mooring acquisition

    2020-05-11T14:24:00Z

    Dutch tugs and towage specialist Kotug International B.V. has completed the 100% acquisition of Marsol International Ltd., a leading offshore and marine terminal service centre.

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    German shipbroker expands into corporate finance

    2020-05-11T14:14:00Z

    A worldwide consultancy and specialist shipbroker for offshore renewable energy projects, Global Renewables Shipbrokers, is now venturing into the field of project investments and corporate finance.

  • “It’s an exciting time, in the next 10 to 15 years we are going to see some huge technology leaps”: Roy Torgersen, Nido Robotics
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    Roy Torgersen: Nido Robotics

    2020-05-06T09:06:00Z

    Roy Torgersen, founder of Nido Robotics told MJ there’s already been a change of plan: “Today, we’re calling it ‘robots at your service’, providing the ROVs and basic training.” Tomorrow, however, the robot will let you know about its own discoveries.

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    High capacity gas barges delivered

    2020-05-06T01:34:00Z

    A chemicals manufacturer has taken delivery of three new gas barges which will enable the efficient and competitive delivery of butane gas in Europe.

  • Harland & Wolff
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    Big plans for Northern Ireland shipyard

    2020-05-04T18:47:00Z

    The owner of a shipyard in Northern Ireland has confirmed major plans to help develop it in 2020.

  • SeaJobs
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    Jobs platform boosts maritime engineering

    2020-05-04T16:06:00Z

    A new maritime engineering recruitment platform has been launched to help boost efforts to keep the industry moving amid the economic challenges presented by COVID-19.

  • Seabased built the world’s first grid-connected multi-generator wave park with 36 generators in Sotenäs, Sweden
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    Key appointment for European wave energy

    2020-05-04T11:47:00Z

    Swedish wave energy developer Seabased is joining the Ocean Energy Europe Board of Directors as a Lead Partner, the industry body has announced.

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    COVID-19: Seawork and MCCE update

    2020-04-30T08:58:00Z

    Seawork, M&CCE Expo and Speed@Seawork 2020 Update Release date: 27 April 2020

  • The four vessels in their new CWind branding
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    Four vessels re-registered for CTV operator

    2020-04-29T11:34:00Z

    CWind has continued with its fleet development and expansion plans by signing a long-term agreement with Dalby Offshore.

  • There are on average 20 vessels on any given day located outside the port in the anchorage
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    ‘Click and Collect’ for vessels at anchorage

    2020-04-28T12:47:00Z

    A UK harbour board has put a service together to help ease the welfare of crews on lockdown waiting at anchorage outside the port.

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    New RoRo service links Ireland and Belgium

    2020-04-22T14:21:00Z

    In the current climate where all Ferry operators Europe-wide are struggling with dramatic drop in volumes for both passengers and freight and are cancelling sailings and laying up vessels, Belgian operator CLdN swims against the tide by expanding and providing greater capacity to its Irish service.

  • Port of Ardrossan
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    Ferry owner cuts emissions with LNG

    2020-04-17T15:17:00Z

    A Scottish ferry owner has placed an order for two LNG bunkering facilities to be installed at two island ferry terminals as part of its efforts to cut operational emissions.

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    Industry active during COVID-19 pandemic

    2020-04-15T20:42:00Z

    The maritime industry remains active during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in a bid to ensure the future of the industry.

  • Hand washing is important to combat COVID-19
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    COVID-19 good practise guide issued

    2020-04-09T14:01:00Z

    A new COVID-19 Good Practice Guide for Workboats has been issued to help minimise the spread of COVID-19, protect people''s health and maximise efficiency when responding to an COVID-19-related emergency situation.

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    Senior underwriter appointment

    2020-04-08T11:06:00Z

    P&I club The West has announced that Sumit Madhu will join the Club’s London Underwriting Team as a Senior Underwriter on Tuesday 14th April.