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New RoRo service links Ireland and Belgium
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.
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NewsFerry owner cuts emissions with LNG
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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NewsIndustry active during COVID-19 pandemic
The maritime industry remains active during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in a bid to ensure the future of the industry.
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NewsCOVID-19 good practise guide issued
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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NewsGerman concern restructures after “massive difficulties”
German hydraulic engineering concern Colcrete-von Essen has won court approval for management efforts to restructure after posting insolvency.
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NewsE-learning aids uninterrupted education
E-learning solutions are helping shipping companies to ensure business continuity and minimise risk during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsPorts press on as COVID-19 impact spreads
Global ports and maritime organisations have said they are striving to maintain normal operations despite the economic and financial challenges presented by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsSEA-KIT gets major Fugro partnership
Netherlands-headquartered Geo-data specialist, Fugro, has announced a strategic partnership with SEA KIT International, winner of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE.
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NewsHospital boat solution to Coronavirus crisis?
Given the Covid19 outbreak, world governments are looking at how fast a pandemic can lead to a severe shortage of isolation beds. Could the answer be a quickly deployed, modular and expandable hospital vessel?
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NewsSeawork exhibition rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns
Seawork International commercial marine exhibition and conference, along with the Speed@Seawork sea trials event and Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo (M&CCE) are all to be rescheduled until a later date, to be announced in due course.
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NewsRefit due after busy 20 months at sea
Manor Renewables’ CTV ‘Manor Venture’ has returned to the company’s Portland site for the first time since July 2018, after 20 months at sea and the successful completion of four temporary power projects.
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NewsEngineering firm furthers APAC ambitions
A Netherlands-headquartered engineering company has taken an important step in executing its growth strategy in APAC.
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NewsExpedition cruise call: a Harbourmaster writes
Ben McInnes, Harbourmaster and Pilot at the UK’s Portsmouth International Port shares his experience of the recent port call of expedition cruise vessel ‘MV Fridtjof Nansen’.
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NewsOffshore engineering firm acquired
A major provider of subsea cable installation and maintenance services to the telecommunications, offshore renewables, utility and oil & gas markets worldwide has been acquired.
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NewsShipping initiative promotes collaboration
A new initiative will tackle key global issues in international shipping and help promote sustainable development.
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NewsStabilization partnership
A Japanese company best known for its diesel engines is further moving away from total dependence on internal combustion engines with its partnership with and investment in an Italian stabilizer company.
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NewsMaritime decarbonisation efforts shared
Decarbonisation measures being implemented by the European maritime sector have been shown to EU and national policymakers who visited a Belgian port as part of European Shipping Week activities.
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NewsMaritime-focused coronavirus advice
A freely accessible webpage will provide industry-specific guidance and updates regarding the coronavirus outbreak and its progression.
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NewsWind assist propulsion for ships is happening now
During the docking of the ‘MV Ankie’ of Jan van Dam Shipping in January 2020 at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard, the first retrofit eConowind Ventifoil wind-assist system was installed, six months after signing the contract.
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Strong fourth quarter Wilhelmsen results
“The maritime industry has experienced a longer period with head wind, and it is pleasing to see that our operating results are stronger year over year,” said Thomas Wilhelmsen about the global maritime industry group’s 2019 results.
