News 2-10 – Page 167
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NewsNew Incat Crowther ferry
Australian naval architect, Incat Crowther, has designed a new 24m catamaran passenger ferry currently under construction for Sydney Harbour’s Sealink.
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NewsAlu Marine completes survey vessels
French shipbuilder, Alu Marine, has completed the construction of two 7.80m aluminium survey vessels for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Italy propels Russia
Eliche Radice S.p.A. became the first Italian company certified by the Russian River Register last month.
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Tonnage fall
The port of Antwerp handled 46,997,502 tonnes of freight in the first three months of this year, an increase of 1.4% compared with the same period in 2012.
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NewsBuzz Marine expands range
The UK’s broadband solutions company, Buzz Marine, has added a new internal unit to its range, the free standing Hubba, designed for portable onboard 3G broadband reception.
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NewsJust don’t mention retirement
“If you had to come down to one point that makes the biggest difference in this industry I''d say it''s the relationships,” says Harry Wilson of UK Docks Marine Services.
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NewsErika trial sparks European debate
The Conference Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) is calling on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the European Union to improve maritime safety following a debate in the European Parliament last week about the 1999 ‘Erika’ shipwreck.
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NewsCostly wreck removals
In a new report, international insurer Lloyd’s of London reveals that the increasing size of vessels is causing the costs of the removal of wrecked ships to rise.
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New chief executive
UKHO: The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that Ian Moncrieff CBE has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive.
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NewsVictor Marine sewage treatment
The UK’s Victor Marine Ltd has developed a new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for the marine market which complies with the latest IMO Resolution MEPC 159(55). The full system is also Bureau Veritas type tested and approved.
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Dry on windfarms
Netherlands based Pronomar BV has been appointed as a supplier of the company sustainable energy company EWE in Oldenburg/Germany.
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First ‘motorways’ training
Escola Europea de SSS (2E3S) has organized the first motorways of the sea training courses called WHITE MOS for students coming from the Spain, Mexico and Belgium.
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NewsGLDD ATB hopper dredger
US based dredging company, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) has announced a contract with fellow US company, Signal International Inc, for the construction of a Articulated Tug and Barge (ATB) Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge.
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NewsEco-friendly shipping MOU
Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s AIMS Global Engineering (AIMS) to market and develop renewable energy solutions for shipping.
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NewsACE Winches wins Queen’s Award
Scotland’s deck machinery specialist, ACE Winches, has been awarded its second Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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NewsDamen contracts
Following a six year acquisition programme, the Government of the Bahamas, has signed a letter of intent with Damen to acquire nine vessels for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and construction work for their naval bases.
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NewsFirst phase of Maasvlakte 2 completed
PUMA – the joint venture contractor set up by Royal Boskalis and Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors, has completed the first stage of Construction of the Maasvlakte 2 development for the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
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NewsVeka delivers offshore catamaran
Netherlands based shipbuilding company, Veka Group, has delivered the first high speed catamaran to fellow Dutch company, Royal Wagenborg, for use in the offshore windfarm industry.
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ABS for WSS
Wilhelmsen Ships Services (WSS) has obtained global approval for its safety services from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
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UKHO at BCS
For what is thought to the first time ever, the heads of the five British mapping and charting agencies will come together to discuss the future of mapping in front of an audience of cartographic professionals and enthusiasts.
