Industry News – Page 170
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Iberdrola spends €159m on R&D
Spanish multinational electric utility company, Iberdrola, allocated €159m to R&D in 2013, up 10% on the previous year, and a large chunk was allocated towards the development of renewable energy.
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NewsGothenburg campaigns to save emissions
Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg’s campaign to save sulphur emissions is making progress. During 2013, 49 vessels took part resulting in a saving of 120 tonnes of sulphur emissions.
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NewsShip Finance Forum at SMM
At the SMM Ship Finance Forum, just ahead of the SMM trade fair in Hamburg in September, experts will discuss the potential and prospects for new ship financing models.
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Renewable energy law module offered
The University of Dundee is to offer students experience of one of the fastest growing and most important sectors of the economy thanks to a new partnership with MacRoberts, one of Scotland''s most eminent law firms.
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NewsPains Wessex gets into the festive spirit
Pains Wessex staff have raised much needed funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) by taking part in a Father Christmas Fun Run.
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NewsDedicated maritime security zone at Expo
The threats to maritime security from piracy, terrorism and political crises are increasing and ever evolving.
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Boskalis wins 'Baltic Ace' salvage contract
The Dutch Department of Public Works has notified Royal Boskalis Westminster of its intention to award it the contract to salvage the ‘Baltic Ace’, along with its partner Mammoet Salvage.
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e-Navigation union
Sweden, South Korea and Denmark have initiated a global partnership on the development of e-Navigation solutions. Modern technology will lead to higher safety and more efficient transport at sea.
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Underwater lighting unfriendly to thieves
Underwater LED lights manufacturer Lumishore Ltd has partnered with marine security, tracking and monitoring systems supplier Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST) to add additional value to GOST’s systems.
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Brands strategy
Immediately after Vetus was acquired by the Yanmar Group in April 2013, both parties started working closely together to devise a brand and distribution strategy for both companies.
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NewsLargest harbour crane arrives at Able
Able UK says it has taken delivery of the UK''s largest harbour crane at Able Seaton Port marking a major step forward in the company''s expansion of its port facilities on both the Tees and the Humber.
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NewsGreen Award for 500th barge
The Green Award Foundation, a scheme developed to promote quality inland shipping, has certified the 500th inland barge, marking a major milestone in the industry.
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Sietas sold
After an intensive search of over two years, the insolvency administrator Berthold Brinkmann has found a strategic investor for the Sietas Shipyard in Hamburg.
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Iberian upswing
To support growing customer business in Spain, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new branch office in Barcelona.
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NewsKoper begins dredging work
Slovenia’s Port of Koper has begun dredging operations to deepen Basin I in a bid to enhance its competitiveness.
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MRT to expand
Humber UK based Marine Rescue Technologies (MRT) is targeting UK and global markets after an ambitious multi-million pound expansion and investment.
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NewsGuardian back in-house to fight pirates
The Guardian brand of anti-piracy barriers has been restructured under a new company name and is now provided by Guardian Maritime Limited.
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NewsInsurers join Places of Refuge alliance
Shipowners, salvors and insurers - through their respective trade associations - have jointly called for the prompt and proper implementation of international measures to provide a Place of Refuge for stricken vessels.
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NewsSeabirds put paid to London Array Phase 2
The consortium behind London Array announced this week that it will not proceed with the development of Phase 2 of the offshore windfarm because of the technical challenges associated with migrating seabirds.
