Key Deals – Page 64

  • News

    Share sale

    2015-10-28T11:58:00Z

    Swedish based marine energy company, Minesto, has raised another 145 MSEK and gained another 2,500 new shareholders after offering its shares out on the wider market.

  • News

    Imtech acquisition finalised

    2015-10-28T11:58:00Z

    The acquisition of Rotterdam based Imtech Marine by Pon Holdings and Parcom Capital has been finalised after being approved by the European Commission.

  • The bid deadline for Piraeus Port has been put back until December
    News

    Piraeus deadline pushed back

    2015-10-27T15:52:00Z

    The bid deadline for the privatisation of Piraeus Port has been pushed back until December with an early election being blamed for the delay.

  • A photo showing the true scale of the bridge section which fell with both cranes crushing six buildings in Alphen aan der Rijn. Photo: AadR Council
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    Painstaking recovery from crane drama

    2015-10-27T11:44:00Z

    It must have been the kind of moment every contractor dreads: the smaller of two cranes started to tip sideways during a tandem lift, the pontoon underneath began to list dangerously and within moments the 187 tonne load and both cranes lay in the rubble of six buildings.

  • Conference speaker Hans Gatezeimer will focus on the theme of mobile offshore accommodation
    News

    German offshore wind energy conference

    2015-10-26T14:43:00Z

    The German Wind Energy Association, Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V., will hold a conference on offshore wind energy operation focusing on strategies and experiences.

  • Adler & Adler conducted a case study on the cleanup of the Kahu yacht sinking (as covered in more detail in MJ Jan 14)
    News

    Pollution contingency planning

    2015-10-26T10:58:00Z

    In this article, Glyn Humphries, head of Adler and Allan’s marine response division, discusses the key measures to avoid the most common pitfalls in contingency planning for pollution incidents.

  • Oil and wind have joined forces in DNV GL-led Win Win JIP
    News

    Oil and wind join forces for Win Win JIP

    2015-10-23T14:47:00Z

    Norwegian-based company DNV GL is leading a joint industry project (JIP), Win Win, to bring the concept of using wind power for offshore oil and gas applications a step closer to reality.

  • The first Seawork Asia took place in 2014
    News

    State visit could boost commercial marine cooperation

    2015-10-23T12:10:00Z

    The Asian commercial marine industry’s foremost exhibition, Seawork Asia is set for success in light of David Cameron’s talks in October with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping. Following the Chinese premier’s State Visit, Cameron has hailed greater cooperation along with trade deals, which will help aid British maritime organisations in ...

  • : Icom’s IC-F3202DEX ATEX digital radio aims to help keep workers safe in dangerous environments
    News

    New safety first digital radio

    2015-10-22T17:25:00Z

    Icom UK has revealed the new IC-F3202DEX ATEX Digital Series to keep workers safe in potentially explosive and dangerous environments.

  • Brian Armour has been appointed by Braemar SA as the new senior maritime civil engineer
    News

    New maritime civil engineer for Braemar SA

    2015-10-21T15:20:00Z

    UK consultancy Braemar SA (Incorporating The Salvage Association) has announced the appointment of Brian Armour as the new senior maritime civil engineer within its ports and harbours division.

  • Ferguson has already built first two hybrid ferries for the CMAL fleet ‘MC Lochinvar’ and MV Loch Seaforth
    News

    Newbuild hybrid ferry contract

    2015-10-20T16:11:00Z

    Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL) is to build two new 100m hybrid ferries for Scotland’s Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).

  • News

    Effer’s 50 year anniversary

    2015-10-20T14:55:00Z

    Italian marine crane manufacturer Effer welcomed dealers and client from all over the world to Bologna in October to celebrate its 50th birthday.

  • News

    Halyard appoints sales director

    2015-10-20T14:53:00Z

    Halyard has appointed Rob Wilder as its new sales director ahead of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and Marine Equipment Trade Show.

  • Cavotec and Oslo have co-launched the Norwegian shore power initiative
    News

    Norwegian shore power initiative

    2015-10-19T16:24:00Z

    Engineers, investors and representatives from the maritime sector are teaming up to expand the use of electrically powered ships in Norway.

  • News

    Trelleborg acquires Maritime International

    2015-10-19T15:33:00Z

    Swedish engineering company Trelleborg has announced that it has completed the acquisition of US-based Maritime International, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction.

  • Loran is a terrestrial system that relies upon very tall aerials (Photo: Cambridge Bay Weather/ Wikipedia Commons)
    News

    Loran to go private?

    2015-10-16T15:57:00Z

    Loran is the land based positioning system that many claim can provide an alternative to GPS. Being a terrestrial system it is less likely to suffer from jamming or other interference and so could provide a reliable back-up for the satellite based GPS.

  • As well as designing the vessel, Rolls-Royce will supply the diesel electric main machinery
    News

    Rolls-Royce designed WSV for Østensjø Rederi

    2015-10-16T15:33:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has been selected to design and equip a new Service Operation Vessel for Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi. The vessel will support wind farm operations for DONG Energy.

  • News

    EIVA teams up with MACSEA

    2015-10-16T12:58:00Z

    Danish company EIVA has expanded its network of offshore specialists by joining forces with Brazilian underwater technology expert MACSEA.

  • Palfinger Ned-Deck won an order for 12 newly designed davits
    News

    Palfinger order for Malaysian Navy

    2015-10-16T12:45:00Z

    Palfinger Ned-Deck has received an order from Boustead Naval Shipyards for 12 newly designed davits which will be produced for the Royal Malaysian Navy.

  • All 23 turtles were located alive with the Pulse 8X and the transmitters were successfully detached
    News

    Underwater metal detectors utilised

    2015-10-15T17:32:00Z

    Marine scientists are employing the underwater metal detector, Pulse 8X, in order to receive transmitter devices, locate shellfish and protect habitats.