Industry News – Page 91

  • Scotrenewables' SR2000 - the world's largest tidal turbine - is ready for trials
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    World’s largest tidal turbine ready for trials

    2016-05-25T12:14:00Z

    Orkney-based Scotrenewables Tidal Power has launched its 2MW SR2000, the world’s largest energy generating tidal turbine.

  • PanPan works with any smartphone or tablet to alert the user to a man overboard situation
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    PanPan crew watcher

    2016-05-25T09:19:00Z

    A new piece of kit is in development for both the commercial and leisure marine markets that uses a smartphone to alert crew members to a man overboard situation.

  • The contract involved Njord Offshore’s catamaran, Njord Freyr
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    Full engine and IPS service from James Troop

    2016-05-24T16:56:00Z

    UK-based marine engine supplier, James Troop & Co, has completed a full engine and inboard propulsion system (IPS) service for Njord Offshore. This is said to be the first UK work of its kind on a windfarm support vessel.

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    Europort Romania 2016

    2016-05-24T15:16:00Z

    From 10 to 12 May 2016 the 11th edition of Europort Romania took place in main port city Constanta. During the maritime networking event, a record number of 63 maritime equipment and service suppliers met with over 500 maritime professionals, from Romania as well as from other Black Sea countries.

  • The MENCK MHU 3500S pile driving hammer being loaded at the Port of Hamburg
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    Epic assembly sees huge hammer loaded in Hamburg

    2016-05-24T10:33:00Z

    In an endeavour lasting almost nine hours, a 580 tonne hydraulic pile driving hammer has been transhipped at the handling facilities of Hamburg-based Wallmann & Co.’s universal terminal.

  • Mariner 115hp Command Thrust powers 6m Atlantic Fisher, operated by Cattewater Harbour Commissioners
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    Power solutions on show from Barrus

    2016-05-20T16:09:00Z

    UK-based sales and distribution company, Barrus will be showcasing its latest portfolio of power solutions at Seawork International 2016.

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    Turku meeting

    2016-05-19T09:56:00Z

    Top executives from European shipyards and European maritime equipment manufacturers have met with Karmenu Vella, the EU Commissioner responsible for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.

  • Maritime security must be achieved through the cooperative efforts of national agencies, such as navies, border patrols, customs and coast guards, then sharing information between partner nations (Photo: Europol)
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    Baltic maritime security

    2016-05-17T16:30:00Z

    Baltic Sea nations are cooperating more than ever to ensure safety, security and sovereignty, but it is a complex environment, with threats seen and unseen on, over and under the sea.

  • There is a purpose-built docking and fender system for easy access to the offshore monopiles
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    Daughtercraft deal

    2016-05-17T09:19:00Z

    Tuco Marine Group of Denmark has signed a new order for a third 11m Wind Farm Service Boat from the ProZero series of fast rescue boats, daughter crafts and workboats.

  • The four patrol boats were fitted out at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and delivered to Nigeria as a single batch at the beginning of April 2016
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    More Stan Patrols for Nigeria

    2016-05-16T15:36:00Z

    Following successful sea-trials, C&I Leasing Plc, a leading player in the Nigerian offshore support vessel market, has taken delivery of four SPa 1605 ballistic protected security patrol vessels from Netherlands-headquartered Damen.

  • Rolls-Royce will supply machinery and equipment for the ‘RSS Sir David Attenborough’
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    Rolls-Royce to equip UK polar research ship

    2016-05-16T11:34:00Z

    The UK’s Cammell Laird shipyard has chosen a Rolls-Royce design for the UK’s future polar research ship, which, when built, will be one of the most advanced scientific maritime vessels ever constructed.

  • The name giving Ceremony took place at her home port in Harlingen
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    Naming ceremony of ‘Zwerver II’

    2016-05-16T11:31:00Z

    The ‘Zwerver II’ Walk-to-Work support vessel was recently officially named by operators Seacontractors. The name giving Ceremony took place at her home port in Harlingen, the Netherlands.

  • The ceremony was held at A&P Tyne in Newcastle
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    ‘Maersk Connector’ naming

    2016-05-16T10:00:00Z

    DeepOcean 1 UK Ltd., a subsidiary of the Dutch DeepOcean Group Holding BV (DeepOcean), recently held a naming ceremony for the ‘Maersk Connector’ in corporation with Maersk Supply Service.

  • Bjarte Skaala  has some of the first freefall lifeboats as well as a number of well known FRC names to his credit
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    Bjarte Skaala: Norsafe designer

    2016-05-12T09:08:00Z

    It’s been said that the Skaala family “drank lifeboat production along with their milk”; the father starting the original Harding factory in Norway with the oldest son Geir driving Norsafe to multinational status. So it’s not surprising the youngest, Bjarte, soon followed, finishing the lines of his first 20ft workboat ...

  • Jiangyin Rongxing will showcase its portfolio of vessels at Seawork Asia
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    Seawork Asia aiming to strengthen the sector

    2016-05-11T10:56:00Z

    Seawork Asia aims to provide commercial marine and workboat organisations with the opportunity to explore the potential for growth in China’s growing maritime economy.

  • A review of tidal lagoons, such as this proposed one at Swansea Bay, will commence imminently
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    ICE welcomes imminent tidal lagoon review

    2016-05-11T10:45:00Z

    The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) welcomes the imminent commencement of an independent review into tidal lagoons, calling for a speedy decision on the future of tidal power.

  • Areas such as offshore wind farms are set to create millions of jobs in the coming years
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    OECD report predicts ocean economy to double

    2016-05-06T16:50:00Z

    According to a new OECD report, the ocean economy is expected to more than double in size to be worth over US$3.2 trillion by 2030 with more sustainable development.

  • The Port of Antwerp Authority is launching an international market survey to garner information for its water bus project
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    Antwerp launches market survey for water bus

    2016-05-05T15:32:00Z

    The Port of Antwerp Authority has launched an international survey to help make its proposed water bus a reality.

  • IMEC and ITF have announced a $3M investment package in Ukrainian marine training
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    IMEC and ITF invest in Ukraine marine training

    2016-05-04T11:56:00Z

    The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have agreed to invest $3M in Ukrainian marine training.

  • 'Sea Installer' berthed at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam
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    ‘Sea Installer’ upgrade

    2016-05-04T11:09:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), part of Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, is currently undertaking a major modification and maintenance project on the jack-up vessel ‘Sea Installer’.