Industry News – Page 103
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NewsMetal Shark awarded 2016 MARAD grant
The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Louisiana-based Metal Shark a small shipyard grant.
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NewsSilverstream says key to success is independent trials
UK-based Silverstream Technologies is celebrating the commercial success of its Silverstream System, an innovative air lubrication technology aimed at helping the marine industry reduce its emissions footprint.
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Norwegian ferry with IMO certified engine
Norway’s Bastø Fosen I ferry is the first commissioned vessel with a globally certified International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III compliant marine engine that does not need urea based after treatment.
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NewsChris Livett: Staying afloat on the Thames
Chris Livett, of Thames vessel operators Livetts, puts his business and financial survival down to being “part marine entrepreneur, part Thames chameleon”, but there’s also a good streak of humanitarian in there as well.
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Seacat and DONG confirm support deal
Danish energy company DONG Energy and UK-based Seacat Services have confirmed a workboat crew deal to support construction operations at the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm.
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News‘Flinterstar’ wreck removal
Flinterstar III BV, the owner of the Dutch freighter ''MV Flinterstar'', has entered into a contract with a consortium of Belgian marine contractors to remove the wreck of the vessel which sank in the North Sea off the coast of Zeebrugge following a collision last October.
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NewsTurbine supply and maintenance
Belgian windfarm developer Rentel NV has announced it has signed a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) with Siemens for the supply and installation of 42 Siemens D7 offshore wind turbines and a 17-year Service and Maintenance Agreement (SMA).
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Successful SEA Europe and EMSA workshop
The Ships and Maritime Equipment Association (SEA Europe) organised its 6th workshop with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
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NewsEMS starts work on TAP project
Global stevedoring, logistics and shipping experts from member companies of the EMS-Fehn-Group have started their work on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
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MPI Workboats and Statoil contract commences
MPI Workboats has been awarded two long-term contracts with Statoil on the Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm.
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NewsNewbuild hovercraft training
Isle of Wight, UK based Hovertravel has announced it will begin instructing its pilots, engineers and crew in the operation of the first of its new Griffon built hovercraft - ''Solent Flyer''.
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NewsRolls-Royce AAWA project unveiled
An Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project, led by Rolls-Royce, has been unveiled at a conference in Helsinki.
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NewsABB hybrid for Torghatten Trafikkselskap
A new hybrid car ferry for Norwegian owner Torghatten Trafikkselskap is to be built using ABB technology, with the possibility of conversion to a fully electric vessel in the future.
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NewsNew contract for Rix Sea Shuttle
UK-based Rix Sea Shuttle has won a contract worth over £2m to supply crew transfer vessels to a wind farm off the coast of Norfolk.
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NewsLaw firm launches guide to PI claims
A team of legal specialists at UK law firm Andrew Jackson has published an essential guide to crew and passenger personal injury claims for owners and skippers of vessels, and those who deal with claims at brokers, insurers and P&I clubs.
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NewsBibby Marine appoints new operations director
UK-based Bibby Marine Services has announced that it has appointed Stephen Bolton to the role of operations director.
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NewsMastervolt sponsors Dutch sea rescue institution
Dutch company Mastervolt has announced that it is sponsoring the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Initiation (KNRM).
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NewsSuccessful sea trials for giant piston corer
UK-based marine environmental solutions company, Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL), has successfully completed sea trials for a 42m stainless steel giant piston corer.
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NewsAnother key contract for Mainstay Marine
Welsh boat building firm Mainstay Marine Solutions has won a flagship contract for the replacement of the floating bridge for the Isle of Wight Council.
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NewsInnovators and Industry to meet in Southampton
The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion Conference networking event focuses on viable solutions for vessels of all sizes. Over 20 expert speakers will highlight a range of unique opportunities for the maritime sector.
