Industry News – Page 48
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Iridium GMDSS authorisation
Iridium Communications Inc. has announced that on December 19, 2019 a Letter of Compliance was signed by the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO), stating it has positively verified the operational and technical requirements as requested by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for Iridium to ...
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NewsWindfarm support fleet addition
A key player in Aberdeen’s marine renewable and Oil & Gas support scene has added a tenth boat to its growing fleet of workboat vessels.
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LNG transfer acquisition
Trelleborg has, through its Industrial Solutions business area, acquired engineering group Signum Technology Ltd and its subsidiary companies Gall Thomson, KLAW LNG, KLAW Products, and Vee Bee Filtration.
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NewsRare opportunity for Tidal Transit CTV charter
A rare opportunity has arisen for the offshore wind industry to charter one of Tidal Transit''s purpose-designed crew transfer vessels (CTVs).
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Merger creates heavy lift giant
A recent merger has created industry’s largest global provider of engineered heavy lifting and transport services.
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NewsMarine biotechnology could solve plastics crisis
New advances in marine-based biotechnology involve algae, crabs and prawns could help tackle the global plastic crisis according to an ongoing EU study.
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NewsHydraulics expertise for Port of Blyth
Industrial and Marine Hydraulics has opened a new facility at the Port of Blyth, UK which is equipped to provide full onsite service and inspection operations.
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NewsFire safety acquisition
Viking has increased its global volume, reach and technical competencies for marine firefighting equipment services.
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NewsNational recognition for Actisense
Poole, UK-based marine electronics specialists, Actisense, has been awarded the title of Small Business of the Year at the British Chambers national Chamber Awards.
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NewsGeert Hendriks: Royal HaskoningDHV
Small movements “can, together, have a very large and unexpected impact”, explained Geert Hendriks of Royal HaskoningDHV. That applies equally to grains of sand and the soft-skills of diplomacy.
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NewsOnline auction of 30 Workboats
Due to increasing demand Dutch auction house Bootveiling.com is organising two vessel auctions in January 2020.
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NewsNominations open for ECMAs
Nominations are now open for the 2020 European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs).
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Cyber security MOU
The Korean Register and Hyundai LNG Shipping have signed a memorandum of understanding on 2 December, agreeing to conduct joint research on the application, verification and development of Guidance for maritime cyber security systems.
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NewsTor Østervold: ECOsubsea
Traditional hull cleaning methods are “a major issue for our industry”, said Tor Østervold, ECOsubsea CEO, as it impacts not just ports and vessel owners but the waters around them.
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NewsEU ambition for offshore wind is achievable
The EU Commission’s ambition to achieve between 230 and 450GW in offshore wind energy by 2050 is achievable with the right investments in electricity grids and the right approach to maritime spatial planning, concludes a new report.
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NewsCall for EMD participants with eco passion
In parallel with the 2020 European Maritime Day (EMD) Conference, a series of local EMD events, will take place all over Europe for the public at large.
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NewsThe ship that’s also a wing
A cutting-edge auxiliary wind propulsion concept for ships has recently won a prestigious German design award.
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Venice fundraising plea
Pino Musolino, Chairman and CEO of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority, has sent an open letter to Presidents and CEOs of all the cruise companies calling the port of Venice suggesting that the cruise companies set up a fund to support Venice and its lagoon following the recent exceptionally ...
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NewsGB£7.5m funds new offshore vessel
One of Scotland’s largest diving and marine contractors has purchased a new offshore construction vessel using GB£7.5m in funding from Clydesdale Bank, alongside its own capital.
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NewsYorkshire lending package for fleet expansion
MMS Offshore Renewable Services has used a major lending package from Yorkshire Bank, alongside its own capital, to acquire a new Damen Fast Crew Supplier Twin Axe vessel, named ‘MMS Superior’.
