Industry News – Page 64
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NewsOnline auction of 30 Workboats
Due to increasing demand Dutch auction house Bootveiling.com is organising two vessel auctions in January 2020.
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NewsNominations open for ECMAs
Nominations are now open for the 2020 European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs).
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Cyber security MOU
The Korean Register and Hyundai LNG Shipping have signed a memorandum of understanding on 2 December, agreeing to conduct joint research on the application, verification and development of Guidance for maritime cyber security systems.
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NewsTor Østervold: ECOsubsea
Traditional hull cleaning methods are “a major issue for our industry”, said Tor Østervold, ECOsubsea CEO, as it impacts not just ports and vessel owners but the waters around them.
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NewsEU ambition for offshore wind is achievable
The EU Commission’s ambition to achieve between 230 and 450GW in offshore wind energy by 2050 is achievable with the right investments in electricity grids and the right approach to maritime spatial planning, concludes a new report.
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NewsCall for EMD participants with eco passion
In parallel with the 2020 European Maritime Day (EMD) Conference, a series of local EMD events, will take place all over Europe for the public at large.
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NewsThe ship that’s also a wing
A cutting-edge auxiliary wind propulsion concept for ships has recently won a prestigious German design award.
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Venice fundraising plea
Pino Musolino, Chairman and CEO of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority, has sent an open letter to Presidents and CEOs of all the cruise companies calling the port of Venice suggesting that the cruise companies set up a fund to support Venice and its lagoon following the recent exceptionally ...
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NewsGB£7.5m funds new offshore vessel
One of Scotland’s largest diving and marine contractors has purchased a new offshore construction vessel using GB£7.5m in funding from Clydesdale Bank, alongside its own capital.
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NewsYorkshire lending package for fleet expansion
MMS Offshore Renewable Services has used a major lending package from Yorkshire Bank, alongside its own capital, to acquire a new Damen Fast Crew Supplier Twin Axe vessel, named ‘MMS Superior’.
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NewsInsurance and finance driving vessel operating cost rise
An international accountant and shipping adviser has predicted that total operating costs in the shipping industry are expected to rise by 2.5% in 2019 and by 2.7% in 2020.
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NewsMarine industry salary survey
Shore-based UK recruitment specialists, Marine Resources, has conducted a national Salary Survey in partnership with British Marine and Maritime UK.
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UK shipyard buyer found
A conditional contract has been announced for the purchase of assets of the former Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Limited and Harland and Wolff Group Plc.
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NewsFloating wind partnership formed
Two offshore wind companies have joined forces to co-develop floating wind projects in Scottish waters with the highest level of local added-value.
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NewsThijs Verstraete: Parkwind
Most of the time Thijs Verstraete’s asset management job is making sure nothing happens to Belgian-based Parkwind’s turbines.
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NewsOil refinery exported from Welsh port
The final parts of a decommissioned oil refinery have been successfully exported to Pakistan from a port in Wales in a six-week operation.
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NewsGrowth in onboard cyber protection
A marine software company says it has seen exceptional growth in the use of its secure, maritime optimised email software and other cyber-security solutions as vessel owners and operators step up a gear to harden onboard networks and protect their ships from digital threats.
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NewsRole of zero-emission waterborne transport
The transformation of waterborne transport into a zero-emission mode of transport will have a crucial place within the European ‘Green Deal’ pledged by the European Commission, a maritime stakeholder has stressed.
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NewsMarine surveillance made easy
A marine surveillance solution is helping to improve coastal monitoring efficiency.
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NewsTechnology project progress to be unveiled
A pioneering science centre in Portugal will release details of a major pan-European project showcasing ‘next-generation’ technology to meet future demands of the Atlantic maritime industry.
