News 2-10 – Page 129
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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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NewsFrank Kowalski: Safehaven Marine
Readers of MJ will be familiar with the stunning photographs of Safehaven boats pitching through giant waves at the mouth of Cork harbour and visitors to SeaWork might have been aboard some of those boats to witness the high level of fit out, while internet surfers have enjoyed the dramatic ...
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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.
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NewsDamen tug leaves for Trinidad
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the first ASD tug 2810 in a four-vessel contract with ARC Towage, which will be used to provide gas terminal berthing services in Trinidad and Tobago.
