Industry News – Page 57
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NewsHuman trust is a barrier to technology use
Limitations for small maritime vehicle autonomy are being set by human trust rather than technology development, a technology specialist has said.
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Turnover up at Briggs
UK-headquartered Briggs Marine & Environmental Services has published its new accounts for the year ending March 2018 at Companies House, which show an annual Turnover of £58m; an increase of 17% from the previous year.
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NewsLocal heroes save stranded bulk carrier
The argument for reinstating Emergency Towing Vessels around the UK coast was raised again on December 18, when a Russian bulk carrier ran aground in Cornwall, writes Graeme Ewens.
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NewsMiracle seafarer survives six day swim
A seafarer has survived six days in the open sea after the ship he was on sank in the Bali Strait.
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NewsSeacroft and Apollo join forces
Two businesses from Aberdeen in Scotland are joining forces to deliver engineering and assurance in offshore marine projects.
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NewsBiral tender success
UK meteorological equipment specialist Biral has recently announced its success in a competitive tender with its partner meteorological and hydrological solutions expert Observator Group.
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NewsSea Freight Operator award for Thames barge operator
GPS Marine has scooped a prestigious UK transport award, being named Logistics Sea Freight Operator of the Year at the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Logistics Awards 2018.
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Swedish Club freezes general increase
For the fourth year in succession marine insurance company, The Swedish Club, has announced a zero per cent general increase for the forthcoming year.
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NewsMIT takeover
UK marine driveline specialist and Seawork International 2019 exhibitor MIT (Marine and Industrial Transmissions) has been acquired by Axel Johnson International.
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Technological development project
SEA Europe – the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe – has welcomed the signing of the EU-funded project “Futureproof Skills for the Maritime transport sector” (SkillSea).
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Funding opportunities for maritime startups
A new maritime technology investor and venture builder is offering digital startups financial investment, operational support and networking opportunities with established industrial partners.
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ITIC warns expert witnesses
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that the role of expert witness should not be undertaken lightly and that all professionals acting in this capacity should be aware that they could face legal action for negligence.
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Positive response to Japanese plans
Japan has recently committed to the further development of offshore wind in its waters: a move that has been welcomed by the UK-based Carbon Trust, who see new opportunities for European companies in this emerging market.
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NewsThree new SwarmDiver products
Aquabotix has launched three new products to its existing SwarmDiver range of swarm- capable autonomous underwater vehicles.
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NewsFirst Kincardine floating wind turbine
Bourbon Subsea Services has installed the first floating wind turbine of the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm in Scotland as part of a contract with Spanish construction group Cobra Wind.
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NewsBold move towards primary wind propulsion
During the recent Assises de la Mer maritime conference, Groupe Renault announced the signing of a 3-year partnership with Nantes start-up Neoline.
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NewsUgo Pavesi: Transfluid
When it comes to hybrids, Ugo Pavesi doesn’t want anyone to think that Transfluid does something ‘special’.
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NewsJames Fisher maintenance contract
London Array Limited has selected James Fisher to provide the complete maintenance solution on its UK 630MW offshore wind farm.
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NewsWind propulsion aided by autonomous solution
eConowind has finished land-testing for its autonomous wind propulsion unit with ‘aspirated wing-profiles’ which act as sails for ships and help them lower emissions.
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NewsTurkey’s cyber vulnerability
According to Duygu Dogan, Senior Associate at Kilinç Law & Consulting, an Istanbul-based corporate and commercial law firm, Turkey’s maritime sector is particularly vulnerable to future attacks.
