Industry News – Page 32
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NewsBritish Isles takes top spot for shipping incidents
Most shipping incidents over the past 10 years have occurred around the British Isles, the annual Allianz Commercial Safety and Shipping Review for 2024 has found.
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NewsSeeByte inks extended UK MoD contract
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended its contract with SeeByte.
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NewsBoluda expands with buy-out of SMS Towage
Boluda Towage has continued its pattern of global expansion with the acquisition of Hull, UK-based SMS Towage.
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NewsNavComms market in for 50% hike - report
Modern maritime navigation and communications technology is set to rise in value by 50% by 2028, a report has found.
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NewsMariTrace unveils tracking for small vessels
Reports of attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea are a stark reminder of the need to ensure vessels are equipped with live tracking for safety and confidence onboard.
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NewsSPOTLIGHT: The world’s largest ROV fleet
Ocean Infinity is creating what will be the world’s largest fleet of remotely operable vessels, including unmanned motherships designed to work in force-multiplier teams.
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NewsPlastic: The poison in our oceans
It’s been a while coming, but there are signs that new regulations may be coming down the line to stop plastic pollution from shipping.
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NewsHeavyweights set up JV for floating wind
Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 have set up the joint venture ‘Salamander’ to submit an application for a floating wind farm off the coast of northeast Scotland.
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NewsCyber attack: A growing menace in maritime
With an estimated half of vessel operators being exposed to some form of cyber attack, defence against the onslaught is becoming an essential weapon in the marine armoury.
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NewsPartnership looks to strengthen autonomy
Two firms have formed a partnership that will see greater autonomy and security on uncrewed surface vessels.
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PodcastPODCAST: Rising claims mean insurance must be shipshape
Vessel insurance has to be shipshape to avoid crippling penalties, says head of Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial Malcolm Stewart in an interview with Maritime Journal.
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NewsMajor expansion boosts Port of Aberdeen financials
The port’s financials have been bolstered by its transformational South Harbour expansion
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NewsMaritime propels Jan De Nul to record turnover
Jan De Nul Group ended 2023 ‘far exceeding expectations’ thanks to a strong performance in its maritime divisions
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NewsIndustry needs customised solutions for fuels: Caterpillar
Caterpillar’s Marine product manager unveils where the company sees future fuels in maritime, which it says will help convert the engine room to the energy room.
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NewsUnique purchase enhances subsea portfolio
United Arab Emirates-based subsea technology firm Unique Group has boosted its European presence with the acquisition of Subsea Innovations.
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NewsAir medical equipment supplier enters marine market
Spectrum Aeromed is moving into the maritime sector with a little help from Damen
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NewsDamen and Siemens unveil vessel financing scheme
Two of the biggest names in maritime have announced a joint financing facility specifically aimed at workboats.
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NewsSmart vessel system for Diverse newbuilds
Diverse Marine and Hefring Marine have joined forces on a smart marine solution as standard on all newbuilds.
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NewsSOS call for steam tug with a tragic past
A tug raised from the river bed after a fatal sinking 70 years ago desperately needs funds to preserve her, a campaign group says.
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NewsOPINION: Port operations must be made safer
Continuous vigilance, enforcement and safety cultures are critical to avoid injuries or worse, with internal waters such as ports the scene of more than half of marine incidents last year.
