Industry News – Page 64
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NewsHigh capacity gas barges delivered
A chemicals manufacturer has taken delivery of three new gas barges which will enable the efficient and competitive delivery of butane gas in Europe.
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NewsBig plans for Northern Ireland shipyard
The owner of a shipyard in Northern Ireland has confirmed major plans to help develop it in 2020.
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NewsJobs platform boosts maritime engineering
A new maritime engineering recruitment platform has been launched to help boost efforts to keep the industry moving amid the economic challenges presented by COVID-19.
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NewsKey appointment for European wave energy
Swedish wave energy developer Seabased is joining the Ocean Energy Europe Board of Directors as a Lead Partner, the industry body has announced.
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COVID-19: Seawork and MCCE update
Seawork, M&CCE Expo and Speed@Seawork 2020 Update Release date: 27 April 2020
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NewsFour vessels re-registered for CTV operator
CWind has continued with its fleet development and expansion plans by signing a long-term agreement with Dalby Offshore.
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News‘Click and Collect’ for vessels at anchorage
A UK harbour board has put a service together to help ease the welfare of crews on lockdown waiting at anchorage outside the port.
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New RoRo service links Ireland and Belgium
In the current climate where all Ferry operators Europe-wide are struggling with dramatic drop in volumes for both passengers and freight and are cancelling sailings and laying up vessels, Belgian operator CLdN swims against the tide by expanding and providing greater capacity to its Irish service.
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NewsFerry owner cuts emissions with LNG
A Scottish ferry owner has placed an order for two LNG bunkering facilities to be installed at two island ferry terminals as part of its efforts to cut operational emissions.
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NewsIndustry active during COVID-19 pandemic
The maritime industry remains active during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in a bid to ensure the future of the industry.
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NewsCOVID-19 good practise guide issued
A new COVID-19 Good Practice Guide for Workboats has been issued to help minimise the spread of COVID-19, protect people''s health and maximise efficiency when responding to an COVID-19-related emergency situation.
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Senior underwriter appointment
P&I club The West has announced that Sumit Madhu will join the Club’s London Underwriting Team as a Senior Underwriter on Tuesday 14th April.
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NewsGerman concern restructures after “massive difficulties”
German hydraulic engineering concern Colcrete-von Essen has won court approval for management efforts to restructure after posting insolvency.
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Insurance firm reports strong year
A marine insurance company has reported an operating result of US24.6m supported by strong investment income in 2019.
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NewsE-learning aids uninterrupted education
E-learning solutions are helping shipping companies to ensure business continuity and minimise risk during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsPorts press on as COVID-19 impact spreads
Global ports and maritime organisations have said they are striving to maintain normal operations despite the economic and financial challenges presented by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsThe COVID-19 crisis and maritime security threats
According to a prominent maritime security consultancy, the Coronavirus emergency will be the defining threat trend of the year with simultaneous impacts in a number of areas.
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NewsSEA-KIT gets major Fugro partnership
Netherlands-headquartered Geo-data specialist, Fugro, has announced a strategic partnership with SEA KIT International, winner of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE.
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NewsHow will COVID-19 impact on marine insurance?
The impact of coronavirus on marine insurance isn’t clear cut and a key issue is the extent to which policies respond where there is no physical damage, an insurance professional has stressed.
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NewsGrant Brown: Sterling PBES
“It’s unfortunate… but I really think that the Norled ferry battery fire is significant in that it’s bringing additional scrutiny to safety systems,” Grant Brown of Sterling PBES told ”MJ”.