Industry News – Page 64
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NewsEU Maritime Fund could be ETS alternative
A major voice of the European shipbuilding industry has proposed to set-up a dedicated EU Maritime Fund – as an opt-out alternative to an inclusion of shipping into the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS).
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NewsBAR Technologies awarded EU decarbonisation grant
BAR Technologies is set to contribute its solid wing sail expertise to the EU’s Project CHEK to deliver two low-carbon concept ship designs.
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NewsFirst turbine goes in at Moray East
Moray East offshore wind farm has announced the successful milestone of the first of its 100 9.5MW turbines to be installed in the Moray Firth.
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NewsVanes, foils and fans: hull design in the 21st century
Session 3 in the ''Get Set for Workboat 2050'' webinar series will take place on Tuesday 9th February 10:00 - 11:00 UTC, focusing on how to optimise vessel performance to reduce CO2 emissions through new hull designs and technologies.
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DNV GL name change
DNV GL, the vessel classification society and assurance and risk management company, will change its name to DNV on 1 March 2021.
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NewsSerious jack-up for serious wind industry work
New subsidiary SAL Renewables has proudly launched with a specialised vessel: the ‘Wind Lift I’ – a 2010-built dynamic positioning (DP) jack-up crane vessel.
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NewsThe first steps towards a ‘European Navy’?
Somewhat overshadowed in the news agendas by Brexit and covid, the 14th December 2020 was an important day in the gathering movement towards establishing a ‘European Navy’.
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NewsCMB buys Windcat Workboats
Windcat Workboats, one of the major operators of CTVs in the North Sea has been acquired by CMB writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDavid Millar: Fugro Americas
A big step forward in understanding the oceans and oceans’ floors was taken by “a simple, cost-effective” flick of a switch, David Millar told MJ.
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NewsRemote-controlled radar boosts security
New remote-controlled radar technology is now available in Europe that will boost security onboard ships.
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NewsMore investment in cyber security needed
Ports need to better protect themselves against cyber-attacks, attendees of the first digital International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) European region meeting were told.
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Danish maritime safety sector acquisition
Danish-based marine electronics company, Daniamant, has acquired the Danish-based company, Alcares’ complete portfolio of products, assets and activities. Alcares specialises in the design, development and manufacture of Survivor Location Lights.
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Stress testing cyber defences
ABB Marine & Ports’ cyber security laboratory opens at key moment in shipping’s digital development as stricter maritime cyber security rules enter force on January 1, 2021.
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NewsNew Europe office for Høglund Marine
Høglund Marine Solutions has set up a new office in Europe to support its growing base of customers in the Baltic.
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NewsJan De Nul acquires major offshore vessel
Jan De Nul has acquired one of the largest and most advanced subsea installation and construction vessels available in the world.
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NewsEast coast ports ready for Brexit
Charles Hammond OBE, Group Chief Executive, Forth Ports, which operates eight ports on the UK East coast says his team is ‘Brexit ready’.
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NewsFoiling ferries project appoints board
A supervisory board has been appointed to oversee the Belfast Maritime Consortium’s ambitious project to develop revolutionary zero-emission ferries in the city.
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Normandy ports ‘as Brexit ready as they can be’
After successfully completing the work to ensure customs checks can be carried out whilst keeping traffic flowing as smoothly as possible and after several dry runs, the Normandy channel ports - Le Havre for HAROPA and Caen-Ouistreham, Cherbourg and Dieppe for Ports of Normandy - have joined forces to help ...
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NewsShore power in Kiel
The inauguration of a new shore power facility in Kiel means that Stena Line now has the possibility to connect 14 vessels at seven terminals to on-shore electricity during port stays.
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NewsMarine insurance cost to rise
Both The Swedish Club and the North P&I Club have declared cost increases following challenging market conditions.
