Industry News – Page 126
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NewsPainstaking recovery from crane drama
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.
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NewsGerman offshore wind energy conference
The German Wind Energy Association, Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V., will hold a conference on offshore wind energy operation focusing on strategies and experiences.
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NewsPollution contingency planning
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.
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NewsOil and wind join forces for Win Win JIP
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.
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NewsState visit could boost commercial marine cooperation
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 ...
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NewsNew safety first digital radio
Icom UK has revealed the new IC-F3202DEX ATEX Digital Series to keep workers safe in potentially explosive and dangerous environments.
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NewsIjmuiden sea lock PPP reaches financial close
The €500 million sea lock public-private partnership (PPP) project in Ijmuiden, the Netherlands, as reported in more detail in August’s ‘MJ’ has successfully achieved financial close. Global development consultancy Mott MacDonald is lenders’ technical advisor1 to the OpenIJ consortium2 on the project.
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NewsNight Navigator
Radar is the primary means of detection for boats and ships when the visibility does not allow visual detection. However radar has its limitations in detecting small craft and other targets and cannot be guaranteed to detect everything on the water.
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NewsNew maritime civil engineer for Braemar SA
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.
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NewsNewbuild hybrid ferry contract
Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL) is to build two new 100m hybrid ferries for Scotland’s Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).
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Effer’s 50 year anniversary
Italian marine crane manufacturer Effer welcomed dealers and client from all over the world to Bologna in October to celebrate its 50th birthday.
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Halyard appoints sales director
Halyard has appointed Rob Wilder as its new sales director ahead of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and Marine Equipment Trade Show.
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NewsNorwegian shore power initiative
Engineers, investors and representatives from the maritime sector are teaming up to expand the use of electrically powered ships in Norway.
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Trelleborg acquires Maritime International
Swedish engineering company Trelleborg has announced that it has completed the acquisition of US-based Maritime International, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction.
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NewsLoran to go private?
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.
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NewsRolls-Royce designed WSV for Østensjø Rederi
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.
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EIVA teams up with MACSEA
Danish company EIVA has expanded its network of offshore specialists by joining forces with Brazilian underwater technology expert MACSEA.
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NewsPalfinger order for Malaysian Navy
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.
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NewsUnderwater metal detectors utilised
Marine scientists are employing the underwater metal detector, Pulse 8X, in order to receive transmitter devices, locate shellfish and protect habitats.
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NewsHull’s low-carbon future
One year on the foundations for the Siemens development at ABP''s Alexandra Dock in Hull have been laid providing what has been called a foundation for the UK’s low-carbon future.
