Industry News – Page 50
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NewsFirst classification for hybrid surface effect ship
Bureau Veritas has classified the world’s first hybrid-powered Surface Effect Ship, the ‘CWind Pioneer’.
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NewsNaval retiree snapped up
Miko Marine of Norway has been quick to secure the services of John Gunnar Refsnes following his retirement as Commander SG from the Royal Norwegian Navy.
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NewsOne careful owner
With next generation offshore wind farms almost upon us, Jan De Nul Group is selling the Jack-Up Installation Vessel ‘Taillevent’.
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NewsReport reveals commitment to sustainability
A new research report titled ‘Serious About Sustainability’, reveals where sustainability sits on the maritime sector’s priority list.
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NewsWeather satellite data
In a first, EUMETSAT will buy meteorological data from a commercial supplier: Spire Global Luxembourg S.a.r.l. at a maximum cost of €9 million over three years.
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The latest trends in Autonomous Ships
Japanese Classification Society ClassNK has released "ClassNK Technical Journal". The purpose of this publication is contributing to the development of the maritime industry by publishing the outcome of R&D and technical activities.
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NewsWorld’s largest offshore converter station
The installation of the world’s largest offshore converter station is being hailed by China Classification Society (CCS) as ‘a significant milestone’ in the development of deep-water wind power.
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NewsLubrication deal
Wilhelmsen will begin to take over sales, logistics and consulting for Klüber Lubrication’s maritime portfolio for its sea going vessels.
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NewsIan Baylis: Seacat Services
Offshore wind decarbonisation is here to stay, says Ian Baylis, Managing Director of Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) operator Seacat Services.
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NewsFirst sustainability report
The oldest P&I Club in the world has published its first sustainability report.
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NewsNew SOV fleet leadership
North Star Renewables has created a new senior leadership role to oversee its service offshore vessel (SOV) fleet.
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NewsNew international container terminal for Sardinia
Late July marked the official opening of a new container terminal operated by Gruppo Grendi in Cagliari, Italy.
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NewsRob Baker: Briggs Marine Contractors
“Assuring complex marine operations may seem like trying to hit a constantly moving target, but with the right partnerships and approach, greater confidence levels are achievable,” says Rob Baker, Group General Manager for (Seawork Connect exhibitors) Briggs Marine Contractors.
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NewsTurbine installation for world’s largest offshore windfarm
Dogger Bank Wind Farm and Jan De Nul Group have announced the signing of the final contract for the transport and installation of 87 GE Haliade-X 14 MW offshore wind turbines.
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NewsWalk to work contract
Norwegian marine support services company Island Offshore has been awarded a contract for service operation vessel (SOV) services by Equinor for the Hywind Tampen floating wind farm project in Norway.
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NewsPenzance Dry Dock under new ownership
After more than six months of negotiations, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced the successful completion of the sale of Penzance Dry Dock (2009) Limited to Penzance-based engineering business Linked Solutions SW Limited.
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UK tradeshow support withdrawn
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) is cancelling its Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP), which provides financial support for business to exhibit at international trade shows, which are crucial for access to new markets and for raising profiles overseas, particularly for SMEs.
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NewsBottoms blowing bubbles again in decisive decarbonisation drive
A shipping major that can lay claim to inventing friction reducing ship bottom air lubrication over one hundred years ago is diving back in.
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NewsFerry fleet expansion
Fleet expansion is strengthening a Spanish ferry company’s business in the Balearic Islands.
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NewsCall for apprentices
Apprentices are being offered a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to play a role in the future of zero-emissions vessels.
