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  • The launch of Harsh Lab at Bermeo Port
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    Offshore component testing at sea

    2018-08-17T11:07:00Z

    A new facility that can be used for testing components that are destined for use in offshore locations and facilities has been launched in Spain.

  • A tri-party MoU was signed by all parties during a ‘kick off’ workshop at ABP’s Port of Southampton Photo: ABP
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    ABP partners up with Rolls-Royce and Svitzer

    2018-08-15T13:56:00Z

    Associated British Ports says it has partnered up with Rolls-Royce and Svitzer to develop the next generation of sustainable port technologies.

  • OCIMF layered defence methodology illustration
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    OCIMF Guidelines to Harden Vessels

    2018-08-10T12:58:00Z

    Oil industry forum OCIMF has released a new information paper that recommends a layered defence methodology for hardening vessels to help prevent unauthorised boarding.

  • Attollo’s jackup accommodation unit at Borkum Riffgrund 2
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    From Race Bank to Borkum Riffgrund 2

    2018-08-07T16:55:00Z

    Offshore marine operator Attollo Offshore recently mobilised a jackup accommodation unit to one of the world’s most innovative renewable energy projects – Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 2.

  • Matthew Hogg: “The continued education of businesses about cyber risk exposures is an essential task, both at an operational risk management level and in the boardroom" Photo: Liberty Specialty Markets
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    Warning to check cyber insurance wording

    2018-08-07T10:47:00Z

    The market for cyber business interruption cover is complex and the protection offered by different policies can vary widely so it is important to check policy wording carefully.

  • The training allowed the lawyers to gain valuable insight into their work with maritime, cargo and personal injury cases Photo: Myton Law
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    Maritime training puts lawyers to the test

    2018-08-07T10:37:00Z

    Shipping lawyers from UK-based Myton Law have been put through their paces at a maritime training session in order to gain valuable insight into their work with maritime, cargo and personal injury cases.

  • The bespoke training course offers delegates the opportunity to learn a range of basic skills before joining their on-site teams
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    Red7Marine combats the skills shortage

    2018-08-06T15:59:00Z

    With UK marine construction company Red7Marine continuing to expand, the company is now uniquely positioned to provide a tailor-made training platform for people looking to start a career in the marine industry.

  • United States military demonstration of Aquabotix’s SwarmDiver products
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    Aquabotix joins UTIC

    2018-08-06T15:58:00Z

    Underwater technology company UUV Aquabotix Ltd has announced that it has been accepted as a member of the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) joining a select list of leaders in undersea technologies, including Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

  • The vessels for the defence industry are specially designed and include fast and light patrol boats, interceptors, riverine and multi-mission patrol boats
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    Tuco collaboration for defence market

    2018-08-06T12:49:00Z

    Danish composite boatbuilder Tuco Marine Group has announced a collaboration with Canada’s Defence Unlimited International to provide its ProZero Series boats to Defence markets.

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    3D printing demonstrations at SMM

    2018-08-06T11:16:00Z

    The maritime sector must embrace the complex topic of additive manufacturing, and SMM 2018 is set to be at the cutting edge with a special exhibition on 3D printing.

  • “It’s not just the equipment and the vessels that are still changing; even the way they are used varies between manufacturers and developers. This hasn’t settled, hasn’t stabilised yet.”
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    Hervé Lapierre: Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (France)

    2018-08-02T10:26:00Z

    “We’d had a lot of previous experience with dynamic positioned vessels, both cable layers and seismic research ships… But my real frustration was that the DP operations are basically a disaster in terms of fuel consumption and efficiency,” said Hervé Lapierre, head of newbuilding at Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Group (LDA). ...

  • Skoonboxes are planned for trial aboard a diesel-electric inland vessel later this year Photo: Damen
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    Sustainable shipping solutions partnership

    2018-08-02T10:13:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group and Skoon Energy have signed a cooperation agreement of understanding for the advancement of energy transition in the shipping industry, including electric propulsion.

  • WindEurope infographic
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    Europe’s offshore wind progress ‘too dependent on UK’

    2018-07-26T09:17:00Z

    European wind power industry body WindEurope has confirmed that Europe added 4.5GW of wind energy capacity in the first half of 2018.

  • The UK's offshore wind capacity looks set to nearly double over the next decade Photo: Vattenfall
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    UK offshore wind capacity looks set to double

    2018-07-23T14:03:00Z

    The UK Government’s announcement to introduce new auctions to secure renewable energy sources could mean that the UK’s offshore wind capacity may nearly double over the next decade.

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    Cooperative Agreement for surveyor training

    2018-07-20T12:41:00Z

    Norsafe Academy Hellas has announced that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with classification society DNV GL, regarding the training of its surveyors.

  • The event included a visit to a Damen Reversed Stern Drive Tug 2513
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    EC visits Dutch maritime technology sector

    2018-07-20T12:32:00Z

    On Thursday July 19, a delegation of the European Commission (EC) from DG RTD and DG GROW visited the Dutch Maritime Technology sector.

  • A “Security Route” will guide fair visitors to exhibitors offering security-related products and services (Photo: Stefan Wallocha)
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    Cybersecurity to be a featured topic at SMM

    2018-07-18T09:46:00Z

    The MS&D conference, part of SMM, will take place on 6 and 7 September 2018 in the Hamburg Messe exhibition halls.

  • Alicat has been bought out by its management team
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    Alicat workboats in management buy-out

    2018-07-09T14:46:00Z

    A management buy-out has seen Alicat Workboats acquired from its parent company the Gardline Group for an undisclosed sum.

  • Kongsberg CEO Geir Håøy (right) and Tristan Halford-Maw, Deputy Director, M&A Rolls-Royce
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    Kongsberg buys Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine

    2018-07-06T10:40:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Commercial Marine business, to Kongsberg, for an enterprise value of £500m and net proceeds of around £350m to £400m.

  • Seakeeper’s innovative technology claims to change the boating experience by eliminating up to 95% of boat roll Photo: Seakeeper
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    First European service office for Seakeeper

    2018-06-28T10:12:00Z

    An American based marine stabilisation expert is opening its first European office in a bid to cater for increased growth in the region and give customers quicker service.