Key Deals – Page 78
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NewsSEA Europe Chairman
Kjeld Dittmann, the Managing Director of Lyngsø Marine A/S,has been appointed as the new Chairman of the European Ships and Maritime Equipment Association (SEA Europe).
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Making the most of the UK’s coasts
UK-based New Economics Foundation (NEF) is launching a new initiative with the aim of restoring the health of the marine environment and using the UK’s coasts to create more jobs.
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German HVDC connection commissioned
Prysmian Group has successfully commissioned the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore grid connection project, HelWin2, off the North Sea coast of Germany in a contract with the Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT.
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NewsRevised rules for offshore cranes
Classicisation society RINA is launching revised rules for offshore cranes and new standards for cranes that will be used for transhipment of bulk cargoes at sea.
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NewsPlanet Ocean introduces ‘Seastick’ to UK
UK-based scientific instrument distributor, Planet Ocean, is partnering with Italy’s GABRI to bring its Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) ‘Seastick’ to the UK and Ireland.
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NewsFast cat anniversary
Twenty five years ago headlines around the world rejoiced in a new world record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean for the coveted Hales trophy, more commonly referred to as the ‘Blue Riband’.
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NewsMustang rebrand
South Wales, UK based maritime engineering company Mustang Marine has rebranded as Mainstay Marine Solutions.
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NewsPanama locks filling begins
Jan de Nul Group’s involvement in the building of the new Panama Canal locks is coming to an end, as the filling of the new infrastructure has begun on the Atlantic side.
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Remote vessel management
AST Marine Sciences Ltd (AST MSL), a subsidiary of Applied Satellite Technology Limited, is extending its portfolio to include telemetry iRAMS (intelligent remote asset monitoring), fleet monitoring and SCADA remote engine monitoring for the maritime and offshore windfarm sector.
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NewsDamen leads LeanShips project
Damen is coordinating a multi-party, EU-supported project that aims to develop eight demonstrable concepts for low energy and near-to-zero emissions (Lean) ships.
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NewsTidal Lagoon project gets the go ahead
In the UK, the energy and climate secretary has granted planning permission for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project in South Wales.
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NewsNew partnership for sensor innovation
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and the Innovation Centre for Sensor & Imaging Systems (CENSIS), are collaborating to support innovation and development of new sensor technologies.
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Kongsberg extends hydroacoustic product range
Kongsberg Maritime has extended its portfolio of sophisticated scientific hydroacoustic products with the launch of the Simrad EK80, a high precision wideband echo sounder.
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NewsThree vessel deal
Argentinian company Cooperativa De Trabajos Portuarios Limitada de San Martín has signed a contract for the delivery of two Damen ASD 2810 tugs and one Cutter Section Dredger 500.
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NewsWärtsilä completes acquisition of MSI
Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the acquisition of Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) for a purchase price of around €295m.
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NewsFirst Damen Multi Cat 3013 for MCS
The UK’s Maritime Craft Services (MCS) Ltd has taken delivery of its first Damen Multi Cat 3013, making the company one of the largest operators of Damen vessels in the world, with 14 vessels in its fleet.
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NewsOSIL expands offering
UK-based oceanographic systems engineering company, Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL), is now offering corer and grab refurbishment services.
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NewsNew professional standards working group
A new Maritime Coastguard Agency/Certifying Authority (MCA/CA) working group has been formed to support the application of the new UK Workboat Code, the final issue of which is due later this year.
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NewsExpanding civil engineering capacity
D’Appolonia, the engineering consulting company of Italy’s RINA Group, has strengthened its civil engineering capability by acquiring Milan-based civil engineering consultancy SC Sembenelli Consulting.
