Industry News – Page 118
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NewsEuropean renewable electricity demand up
According to the Association of Issuing Bodies, the demand for renewable electricity in Europe, documented with Guarantees of Origin (GO), continued to grow in 2015.
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NewsGlobal Marine wins Canadian observatory contract
UK-headquartered Global Marine Systems has won a contract from Ocean Networks Canada to upgrade fibre optic cables serving the Neptune observatory.
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Danish report into offshore wind sector standardisation
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has published a report, created by DNV GL, on the regulations and industry standards applicable to maritime operations in the offshore wind sector.
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NewsJohn Deere introduces Tier 3 marine engine lineup
American company John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has announced that it meets US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations.
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NewsHigh Speed HDPE Workboats
The Netherlands-based manufacturer Tideman Boats, specialized in High Speed HDPE Workboats, has been established as a split off from Dutch Workboats.
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NewsGreek distribution
The Greece based agent Franman SA, has been appointed exclusive representative for Denmark-based boatbuilder Tuco Marine´s ProZero vessel line in Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, where Franman SA will be promoting the ProZero Boats. The boats are fast and light Patrol boats, Interceptors and workboats.
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NewsBibby Marine and Damen contract for new SOV
Bibby Marine Services has assigned a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen for a purpose-built service operations vessel (SOV) to serve the offshore wind market.
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NewsPilot boat contract
Norway’s Maritime Partner AS has signed a contract with Buksér og Berging AS for the delivery of two pilot boats, including an option for a further eight vessels. Including the options, the contract has a total value of approximately 100 million NOK.
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NewsOutboard motor security system
Outboard Warden is the latest product to come from Irish engineer, inventor and founder of BoatWarden, Kevin Hennessey, and he has been perfecting his system for a number of years: "Police, marine insurers and boat owners confirm engine thefts are on the increase and thieves are getting bolder, but Outboard ...
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News‘Dalby Ouse’
Alicat Workboats in Great Yarmouth, UK has received an order from Dalby Offshore for the purchase of a brand new 26 metre aluminium Wind Farm Service Vessel. The vessel is due for official delivery at Seawork 2016.
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ClassNK issues SoC to two additional ship recycling facilities in India
Japan-headquartered classification society ClassNK has issued Statements of Compliance (SoC) to two ship recycling facilities in Gujarat, India.
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NewsDutch fast raiding craft
Dutch Special Marine Group has designed a new small range of Fast Raiding Craft (FRC). The Netherlands-based company claims that a FRC combines the speed and manoeuvrability of an interceptor with an increased size and carrying capacity to hold elite troops and their equipment.
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News50 knot waterjet powered interceptors
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab to provide 28 Waterjets for 14 Watercat K13 Fast Intercept Craft (FIC) which have been ordered by the Royal Oman Police.
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NewsOcean plastic for new Adidas midsole
Parley for the Oceans and Adidas have showcased a new 3D-printed ocean plastic shoe midsole at the Parley Talks about COP21.
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SMM Istanbul cancelled
Announced in the wake of the recent terror attack in Istanbul, the SMM Istanbul conference and exhibition, previously mentioned in ‘MJ’ News will now not be held in 2016.
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Baker Consultants wins marine noise monitoring contract
Bilbao-based Iberdrola has awarded Baker Consultants a contract to provide an underwater noise and marine mammal activity monitoring service.
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NewsRoyal HaskoningDHV FRP lock gates
Royal HaskoningDHV has been working on new fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) lock gates at the Wilhelmina canal in Tilburg, the Netherlands.
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Visedo acquires Electric Power Conversion B.V.
The Finnish electric drive train specialist Visedo says it has continued to increase its system expertise in marine solutions by acquiring Electric Power Conversion B.V. (EPC) from the Netherlands.
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NewsBacking secured for shipping software
Sea Level Research, based in the UK, has received a £200,000 investment to help bring its new sea level predicting software to the market.
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News‘Living Stone’ keel laid
To further strengthen its position in the offshore renewable power generation and transportation market, Belgian dredging major DEME has started the construction of the multipurpose vessel ‘Living Stone’.
