Key Deals – Page 87
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NewsWave Access project
The Wave Access vessel is a 25m aluminium rapid crew transfer vessel designed for the offshore industry, which its UK-based developers claim will bring significant benefits to operators in terms of cost, time and safety.
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Sustainable waterborne infrastructure
The PIANC World Congress in San Francisco, California, saw the grant of the first Working with Nature (WwN) Award, which recognises sustainable waterborne transport infrastructure projects.
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NewsFoss to the rescue
Foss Maritime have come to the rescue of a Russian owned general cargo ship after it encountered mechanical problems in rough seas and threatened the coastline of Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia.
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NewsNew gasket from Victaulic
Pipe joining systems manufacturer, Victaulic, has launched a new Nitrile Grade T (Type A) gasket for the maritime industry.
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Northrop Grumman shows student support
Northrop Grumman is showing its support for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects worldwide by sponsoring the Maritime RobotX Challenge in Singapore.
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NewsPort of Tyne safety win
The UK’s Port of Tyne has received a Gold Award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014.
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Interferry addresses industry challenges
The 39th annual Interferry conference, which took place last week, looked at the ferry industry’s biggest challenges, including safety and environmental regulations.
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NewsContainer feeder barges
Increasing road congestion at many container ports has led a German company to develop a new concept of feeder barge. The aim of this powered barge is to provide a method of moving containers to new port locations which can provide reduced congestion at the main ship terminals and speed ...
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NewsNew seaweed industry
“Using seaweed to produce textiles could start a new maritime industry,” Bert Groenendaal of Sioen Industries has told MJ. Although a novel idea, the reality comes closer this week with the deployment of 200 square metres of growing medium.
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NewsSustainable project unveils new fuel
A viable, “exceptionally” clean alternative marine fuel has been introduced by Marine South East’s Glycerine Fuel for Marine Sustainability (GLEAMS) project, following a year of research.
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NewsHenshaw inflatables service contract
SERVICE CONTRACT: Henshaw Inflatables Ltd has clinched a deal with Babcock International and the Ministry of Defence for the repair and service of a range of its inflatable vessels.
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NewsThames gets its largest visitor
The largest ship to traverse the Thames River in the UK has made its first call at DP World London Gateway with a little help from the might of the river’s tug operators.
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NewsAlicat builds business
After a strong six months of 2014, UK-based Alicat Workboats is growing its fabrication and marine electrical divisions.
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NewsDredging contract secured for Suez Canal
The consortium Dredging International NV – Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company is to deepen and widen the Suez Canal as part of a US$540m contract.
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Navico acquisition
Navico Holding AS, parent company to the Simrad brand of navigational marine electronics, has reached an agreement to acquire Maris (Maritime Information Systems A/S) from The Grieg Group.
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Canarian co-operation
Rolls-Royce and the Astican Shipyard in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, have signed a co-operation agreement that will enhance the service capabilities of both parties. A new 1980m2 state-of-the-art service facility will be built by Astican for Rolls-Royce to service and overhaul the complete Rolls-Royce product range, including the simultaneous reconditioning ...
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NewsSea Tech Week Brest
The 9th edition of Sea Tech Week ended on a high, with visitor numbers exceeding previous editions and the audience taking on an even more international flavour. This year''s new features have borne fruit too, with very positive feedback from the B to B meetings as well as increased student ...
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Shanghai and Antwerp work together
The ports of Shanghai and Antwerp have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see them exchange information about their respective hinterlands, carry out joint promotion and set up training courses for maritime professionals.
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NewsDover explores new opportunities
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has approved the UK’s Dover Harbour Board’s application for additional powers – a move that will generate new opportunities and ensure the port stays at the top of its game.
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NewsManifesting support for UK ports
United Kingdom Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has unveiled a new Manifesto – Ports4Prosperity – in a bid to ensure UK ports get the government support they need.
