Industry News – Page 229
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NewsGetting rid of the paper log jams
In the past, marine licenses were often delayed by the necessity for the physical receipt and passing on of a number of pieces of paper, which often created log-jams in a complex system.
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NewsUK’s largest crane arrives at Rosyth
The Goliath crane ordered by Babcock for the final assembly of Britain’s new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers at Rosyth arrived at the dockyard last week.
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News‘Cormorant’ salvages trawler off Dunkirk
Dutch towage and salvage specialist Multraship has undertaken the salvage of fishing trawler Nieuwpoort 28 (N28), which capsized off Dunkirk on 1 March.
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NewsConsent for new berth at Southampton
Associated British Ports (ABP) has been granted consent from the Marine Management Organisation for the construction of a new quay wall at Berths 201 and 202 in the Port of Southampton.
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NewsMarine art sale helping seafarers in need
Well known marine artist Bill Bishop is calling on admirers of his work and maritime enthusiasts to help support some of the UK’s impoverished seafarers.
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NewsBuccaneer is bad news for pirates
Pirate attacks have become increasingly common, not least in the Somali region.
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NewsWireless security buoys have WOW factor
In its ongoing quest to find and stop weapons of mass destruction, the US Department of Defense is expanding the role of elite commando units.
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NewsProgress made on Marine Conservation Zones
The ‘Marine Conservation Zone Project’ has published its third set of progress reports showing the latest iterations in the project to identify Marine Conservations Zones (MCZs).
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NewsNavy divers fail to beat Sentinel
UK based subsea acoustic systems designer and manufacturer Sonardyne has completed a successful week at the inaugural NAVDEX defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
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News‘Single Window’ to EU ports communication
A detailed White Paper being developed by the European Port Community Systems Association will define the role that they can play in the move towards the European ‘Single Window’ concept.
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NewsNew largest kite propelled vessel
Cargill Ocean Transportation has signed an agreement with SkySails GmbH & Co. KG (SkySails) to use wind power technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry.
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NewsInnovative hybrid ferry for Scotland
Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown has announced the procurement of a new ro-ro hybrid ferry, designed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, this week at a maritime conference in Linlithgow.
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NewsIce challenges Baltic operations
The Baltic is no stranger to freezing conditions, but recently the ice has expanded into the central part of the sea, and in some regions there’s simply not enough icebreaking capacity.
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NewsFirst QE Class hull sections joined
Construction of the first of the two new aircraft carriers for the British Royal Navy, HMS Queen Elizabeth, took a big step forward in Glasgow on Sunday.
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News‘MPI Adventure’ to arrive soon in Europe
The name giving ceremony for the MPI Adventure, first of two newbuild wind turbine installation vessels, has taken place at the Cosco Qidong Shipyard in China.
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NewsMaritime world meets at Europort Istanbul
The 11th Exposhipping Europort Istanbul International Maritime Exhibition (Europort Istanbul) will bring together the international maritime sector in the Istanbul Expo Centre between 23 and 26 March.
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NewsSubocean sinks and ‘Polar Prince’ pinched
The assets of the market leading offshore cable laying company Subocean, which went into administration in late January, have been acquired by the French energy group Technip in a deal reportedly worth £10m.
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NewsNew berths start work at Felixstowe
The recently completed quayside at the UK Port of Felixstowe, previously described as Felixstowe South Reconfiguration, is now formally known as Berths 8 & 9.
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NewsUK unveils marine sector growth strategy
The UK’s marine industries contribute £3.7 billion to the UK economy each year, according to figures released Tuesday by the Marine Industries Leadership Council.
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NewsCoastguards consult over reforms
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published a consultation document providing background to the proposed changes to the coastguard service.
